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A calendar of dishes from Puglia

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...

FEBRUARY 2024

The frittata di spinach (spinach omelette) is yet another way the Italians are able to repurpose leftovers and make vegetables so delicious. ...

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...

APRIL

We love this traditional Apulian dish. Calzone di cipolla, or Puglian onion pie, is one o...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

OCTOBER

Biscotti, known also as cantucci, are Italian almond biscuits that originated in the Tuscan city of Prato. They are twice-baked, oblong-shape...

NOVEMBER

There is a saying “Italians do it better!” Well this is a prime example! Our grandmother Elena has been making homemade...

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...