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A calendar of dishes from Puglia

JANUARY

This is our auntie Angela’s famous blood orange panna cotta. Originally this delicious desert came from the Piemonte region of Italy but it i...

FEBRUARY

Apulian cuisine is famous for its authentic and traditional use of fresh, seasonal vegetables and winter is no exception to the rule. One of ...

MARCH

March is the season for green asparagus! At our farm in Puglia, at this time of year we are all busy picking the asparagus and discussing wha...

APRIL

This is a classic in the Spring and always on the family table at our Easter lunch both in the UK and in Bari.
Uncle Franco and Aun...

MAY

Nonna Elena’s recipe has been handed down to every member of our family and you would think they have all put their own twist on it – wrong! ...

JUNE - PASTA CRUDAIOLA BARESE

This is a typical Apulian cold dish, ideal for the hot summer days and nights, tasty on a picnic or for a buffet! Clearly reflecting the colo...

JULY - Pesce al forno con olive

There’s something about baked fish that always makes me feel good. They’re easy, quick, light and super delicious. This baked fish recipe fro...

AUGUST - Polpi in umido

Auntie Lucia makes this dish throughout the year in Puglia as Bari is a main fishing port but primarily it is a summer dish. She has her own ...

SEPTEMBER - Parmigiana di melanzane alla Pugliese

This is the traditional Italian dish that is in my all-time top 5 and my sister Angelina’s absolute favourite dish! It is made all year round...

OCTOBER - Fave e cicoria

Auntie Lucia regularly makes this healthy soul-satisfying vegan dish. It captures the...

NOVEMBER - Patate, riso e cozze

This is one of the only dishes our auntie Antionetta can make! Still living in the family home in the old town of Bari (Bari vecchia), we of ...

DECEMBER - Cotechino e lenticchie (pronounced ko-te-kee-no)

Many years ago, our cousin Cecco invited me to a New Year’s Eve party in Bari. Known as the Vigilia or Capodanno. It ha...