First Courses Soups Barley with corn Years ago, I was so burnt out that I wasn’t able to sleep. For this reason, in mid-spring I went on vacation to the Messegue... 5 September 2022 332 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Fruits Peaches, almonds and amaretti cake A perfect summer cake to serve with lots of ice cream. It’s super easy to prepare and delicious! Tips to ensure the success of the... 29 August 2022 443 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Green beans with almond and garlic sauce As a child, I didn’t like garlic. Today, however, I like it a lot. My first encounter with substantial quantities of garlic was during my... 22 August 2022 493 by Ilaria Barisi
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 257 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 653 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 730 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 390 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 605 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 769 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 688 by Ilaria Barisi