Desserts Arancello: orange liqueur In the summer I enjoy preparing jams, while in the winter I make marmalade and liqueurs with the “leftovers” of oranges and lemons. A liqueur... 20 February 2023 406 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Potato croquettes Potato croquettes are made with eggs and potatoes, then breaded, fried, and served as an appetizer or side dish. The shape can vary a lot:... 13 February 2023 362 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Sautéed escarole Roman-style Galen recommended its use to combat liver disease – and until the sixteenth century, it was in fact a medicinal plant. We, as Romans, discovered... 6 February 2023 627 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Fresh Pasta Pastasciutta Macaroni zozzona style A condiment for pasta heavy and rich. A perfect Sunday dish, since you have the time to take a nice, digestive nap! I prepare it... 30 January 2023 284 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Spoon desserts Aunt Helia’s coffee spiced chocolate Winter is the season for hot chocolate. The history of this drink is lost in the mists of time. The Mayans were the first to... 22 January 2023 343 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Artichoke and provolone salad In the 1600s, Giacomo Castelvetro wrote a beautiful text: “A short story of all the roots, all the herbs and all the fruits that are... 15 January 2023 355 by Ilaria Barisi
Chicken and rabbit Second Courses Cordon bleu The history of this recipe remains mysterious. Some say it was invented by Duke Gonzaga of Nevers, warden of the kitchens of the King Louis... 8 January 2023 421 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Angelica from Simili Sisters Leavened products are always a little intimidating because they seem complicated. Some are really difficult to make, others are instead made complex by the recipes... 1 January 2023 308 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Soups Capellini (called Angel Hair) in broth Some 17th century texts mention this type of pasta. It was a size used by nuns for the sick or for new mothers. The origin... 26 December 2022 371 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Xmas Chiffon cake Chiffon cake is a very fluffy and light-as-air American cake. The history of Chiffon cake is very bizarre: Harry Baker, its inventor, was not a... 23 December 2022 519 by Ilaria Barisi
