JANUARY2024
Nonna Elena’s Braciole alla Barese is one of the most loved and well-known ‘family Sunday’ dishes. It originates in Bari, Puglia and is a slo...
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FEBRUARY 2024
The frittata di spinach (spinach omelette) is yet another way the Italians are able to repurpose leftovers and make vegetables so delicious. ...
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MARCH
These biscuits are a real family favourite – here in the UK and in Italy! They are known as a Christmas and Easter treat but are eaten all ye...
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APRIL
We love this traditional Apulian dish. Calzone di cipolla, or Puglian onion pie, is one o...
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MAY
A Primavera soup is the lesser known relative of the minestrone soup but so very delicious and healthy! It is packed full of wonderfully fres...
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JUNE
This recipe of golden discs of deliciousness will be one of the easiest, traditional Apulian dishes you will find. Courgettes are a main stap...
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July
Pasta e fagioli is a hot and substantial first course, a great classic of Italian cuisine that has its roots in the poor peasant tradition; w...
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AUGUST
A boozy, easy, delicious ice cream! My family love this wonderful ice cream – it brings back such incredible memories of when we were childre...
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SEPTEMBER
Our family love mushrooms and this time of year we have everything from button mushrooms to fabulous porcini and truffles! This is a quick an...
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OCTOBER
Biscotti, known also as cantucci, are Italian almond biscuits that originated in the Tuscan city of Prato. They are twice-baked, oblong-shape...
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NOVEMBER
There is a saying “Italians do it better!” Well this is a prime example! Our grandmother Elena has been making homemade...
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DECEMBER
Zuccotto, originally a Tuscan pudding made with a plain sponge known as Pan di Spagna and ricotta. However, recipes are adapted around the co...
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