Preserving the Essence of Southern Italian Rustic Recipes: be great with the simplicity
The Neapolitan casatiello is a rustic savory ring-shaped bread stuffed with cold cuts and cheeses. It is a traditional Neapolitan dish eaten mostly during Easter, often alongside its sweet counterpart, the pastiera. Its name comes from the Latin word “caseus” (dialect: “caso”), meaning cheese, highlighting…
Nestled in the heart of Italy, the Abruzzo region boasts a rich culinary heritage, with Timballo alla Teramana standing out as a testament to its gastronomic traditions. This exquisite dish, reminiscent of lasagna, replaces traditional pasta sheets with delicate scrippelle—thin,…
Ingredients (Serves 4-6 people): Instructions: Notes: Main Differences Between Timballo di Aragona and Other Italian Timbales The Timballo di Aragona (also known as Taganu or Teganu) is one of Italy’s most famous pasta timbales, representing a pinnacle of Sicilian culinary…
Ingredients For the Rice: For the Neapolitan Ragù: For the Meatballs: For the Filling: Preparation 1. Preparation of the Ragù: The first step involves preparing the Neapolitan ragù, a fundamental element to flavor the rice and give character to the entire…
The Timballo: A Culinary Journey Through History and Tradition Cooking, at its core, is a practical art—an ever-evolving blend of necessity, creativity, and tradition. Few dishes embody this principle as well as timballo, a masterpiece of Italian gastronomy that gained…
Introduction Biscotti al Vino are a prime example of cucina povera, Italy’s “peasant cooking,” which emphasizes simple, humble ingredients to create delightful and satisfying treats. This culinary tradition often relied on leftovers, like wine, a staple on Italian tables for centuries.…
Honey Balls, A Christmas Tradition in Sicily The sense of abundance is always associated with festive periods. This dessert in Sicily is also prepared for Carnival and has very ancient origins. It is mentioned here from the Spanish era, but…
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Roasted peppers evoke the scent of summer in Sicily, reminiscent of those hot days when barbecuing in temperatures already reaching 36 degrees Celsius by ten o’clock in the morning was truly worthwhile. They are perfect for celebrating a slice of…
Homemade Ricotta: A Simple Recipe It is difficult to find a cream cheese in Sicily that is not ricotta. Apparently, the Cyclops from the Odyssey was identified with Mount Etna (hence the one eye). When Odysseus/Ulysses enters his cave, he…