Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Potato Gnocchi (Italian Potato Dumplings) Potato Gnocchi are traditional Italian dumplings or dumpling-style pasta made with potatoes and flour. There are versions that with fillings like cheese or pesto, but we are taking a look at the classic simple potato gnocchi today. Although this is very easy to make, it can take some time, so …
How to make Giardiniera (Italian Pickled Vegetables) Giardiniera is Italian for. ” from the garden”. It is also called Sottaceti – “under vinegar” commonly denoting pickled foods.
Eggplant Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan) Eggplant Parmigiana is one of those classic comfort Italian dishes, made with baked Eggplant, cheese and Marinara sauce. The fried eggplant dish is a great vegetarian substitute for your hearty meat dishes and in fact, is the main dish. Serve along with side dishes like grilled veggies, garlic bread, or meatballs! I …
Black Rice Salad – Discovering the forbidden. Venere Rice or Venus Black Rice is a variety of Italian whole-grain and aromatic rice. Named after the goddess of Love, Venus: It is a medium-grain Italian rice that is known for its natural ebony and rust coloured grains and its pleasing aroma. The aroma while cooking is …
Mushroom Risotto – Risotto ai Funghi – This Italian Creamed rice dish has many takers. Bite after creamy bite is something that you enjoy slowly, taking in the scent, loving the slight bite to the smooth buttery, rice. Pure comfort! Not the prettiest thing on a plate, but it’s so good , Who cares! Recently, …
Another one of those Indo-European fusion recipes. ‘ White sauce pasta ‘ is extremely popular in India. The white sauce is a basic bechamel, the classic French sauce, which is added to a simple mixture of sauteed vegetables. The texture of penne pasta is especially pleasing in this dish. A dash of Italian seasoning, a …
Chicken Lasagne – Care to Indulge? Lasagne or Lasagna? The famous Italian dish of meat sauce and layered sheets of pasta is loved by people all over the world. However, did you know, that you may be referring to it wrongly? My friends in the Middle East, India, and even in South East Asia, we …
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca is very quick pasta dish to prepare when you are desperate for time, but still want something a little tangy, salty and savory. The typical ingredients are tomatoes, anchovies, capers and olives. (Good to have these in the pantry). Although there are some variations. Some recipes omit the …
Tiramisu – Italian Dessert The relatively new ‘feather in the cap’ as far as Italian cuisine goes. ‘Tiramisu’, which means ‘Pick Me Up’ or ‘Lift me up’ because of its tendency to elate you and lift your spirits – due to the use of caffeine (coffee) that has been slightly spiked. This is the alcohol free version. The …
How to make Bolognese Sauce Perfectly delicious Bolognese Sauce for Lasagna (Lasagne) Recipe, Spaghetti or other types of Pasta. Thanks to Cat for the real Italian ‘Sugo Alla Bolognese‘ Recipe. Layer home made or store bought lasagna sheets with this lovely meat sauce as well as béchamel sauce. The Bolognese Sauce is finely scented with …
Pasta with Chickpeas – Pasta e Ceci Goodness! This is an easy, nutritious and tasty pasta dish. ‘Pasta e Ceci‘ is an Italian pasta and chickpeas soup. A great vegetarian dish is you use vegetable stock instead of the chicken stock. Are you ever alone and want to whip a meal just for yourself? …
Coconut Milk Panna Cotta with Jelly Panna cotta is an Italian dessert made by simmering together cream, milk, and sugar, mixing this with gelatin, and letting it cool until set. It is typically served with wild berries, caramel, chocolate sauce, or fruit puree. A simple to prepare, rich and delicious – milky gelatin pudding/dessert, flavored with vanilla …
Creamy Style Lasagna A labour of love: but well worth the effort. Feeds a hungry Family. This Meaty, Rich Satisfying meal can be made at home easily if you follow the steps for Creamy Style Lasagna and Home made Pasta sheets. Note: this lasagne is not a tomato rich one, It is a variation on bolognese …