The fresh vegetables make this salad a perfect and colorful dish to celebrate the flavors of summer. Farro is a variety of wheat called emmer. It was used by the Etruscans, Egyptians and the Romans. Nowadays it is cultivated especially in northern Tuscany, in the province of Lucca. Farro has a delicious nutty and earthy texture…
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Focaccia Dolce con Crema di Cioccolato (Sweet Focaccia Filled with Chocolate Cream)
Sweet focaccia : a childhood memory! Something that my mom used to prepare for me as an afternoon snack after school, something da leccarsi le dita (literally to lick your fingers, to make your mouth water)! It is popular in some Northern regions, made simply like a regular focaccia (see post http://passionandcooking.com/2013/01/29/focaccia/ ) but with…
Insalata di Polpo con Patate (Octopus and Potato Salad)
Octopus and potato salad, a refreshing and light dish that reveals the exquisite taste of the octopus. It is a Mediterranean delight to enjoy either as an appetizer or a main course, served either warm or cold and accompanied by a glass of dry white wine. The simple dressing made with olive oil and lemon…
Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa (Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Rabe)
Orecchiette with broccoli rabe or rapini is one of the most representative dishes of Apulia (especially of the Bari area), and symbolizes the region’s so called “cucina povera” (peasant cooking). It is a tasty and healthy dish made with orecchiette pasta and broccoli rabe. The slightly bitter flavor of this leafy dark green vegetable blends…
Datteri Ripieni con Mascarpone e Noci (Stuffed Dates with Mascarpone Cheese and Nuts)
This is a simple, simply delectable recipe that you can make as a tasty appetizer to serve in a special occasion. This is certainly a Mediterranean-inspired dish, a succulent combination of flavors, creamy and caramely, that you can easily get addicted to. The date tree originated around the Nile and Euphrates rivers of ancient Egypt…
Arista di Maiale Ripiena al Forno (Stuffed Roast Pork Tenderloin)
Roast roast pork tenderloin stuffed with dried fruits soaked in Marsala wine, ham and almonds: an elegant and delicious recipe for a family get-together or a special occasion… something to impress your family and guests! You will love how beautiful the colors of the ingredients look when you slice it – we all know that…