Desserts Spoon desserts Easy vanilla ice-cream cake A refreshing and delicious dessert to end a summer meal. The recipe is so simple that it makes itself! Tips to ensure the success of... 15 August 2022 225 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Melanzane a funghetto: Mushroom-style eggplant This side dish is a summer classic for my family, even if it is traditionally from Campania. Eggplants can now be found all year round,... 8 August 2022 624 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Spoon desserts Old-fashioned chocolate ice cream I love artisanal ice cream. It’s the dessert I love the most. Even when I’m satiated, I always find space for a scoop of ice... 25 July 2022 682 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Authentic Roman Supplì “on the phone” In Rome, the supplì is an institution, albeit one that’s not very ancient. According to some, the term derives from the French “surpris”, a legacy... 18 July 2022 363 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Fruits Spoon desserts Peach Melba This delicious dessert was invented by the great French chef Auguste Escoffier in 1892 in honor of Nellie Melba, a talented Australian-born opera singer. Originally... 11 July 2022 561 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Pastasciutta Spaghetti with mussels and lemon This recipe is fresh and a real pleasure for those who love mussels. I often buy mussels in July, the ideal month to buy them.... 4 July 2022 737 by Ilaria Barisi
Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses Straccetti: beef “Rags” with rocket Straccetti is an Italian dish rather than a typically Roman one. Since the 80s of the twentieth century it has always been garnished with rocket... 27 June 2022 597 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Nocino: Walnut liqueur It seems that the Picti, the current Scots, were fond of this and drank it during the summer solstice. The original recipe is lost in... 20 June 2022 417 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Mom’s Lentil Salad I often eat this in summer, when I come back from the beach or as an accompaniment to some fresh dairy product. A very fast... 13 June 2022 430 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Tarts Cherry pie: the iconic USA tart The first cherry tart seems to have been baked by Queen Elizabeth I herself. This tart was then brought by pilgrims to the United States... 6 June 2022 400 by Ilaria Barisi
