Appetizers Bruschetta There is no self-respecting trattoria in Rome that does not serve bruschetta. The bruschettas are the ancient counterpart of the amouse bouche that today is... 3 August 2019 816 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Gratinate zucchini I make this recipe every single summer. It’s fast, easy, and everyone in my family really likes it. The only challenge is cutting the zucchini... 27 July 2019 2.8K by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Baked aubergines (eggplant) Smart and quick recipe for a summer side dish that is mouthwatering. They are also excellent served cold. Every summer I prepare them to the... 17 July 2019 2.6K by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Fish Gratin mussels During my adolescence I spent some summers in Sardinia with my paternal aunt and uncle. I had a great time on my uncle’s motorboat bathing... 13 July 2019 1.5K by Ilaria Barisi
Pastasciutta Pasta alla Checca Pasta alla Checca is a typical first course of Roman cuisine. Do not ask me how it came by this name because I searched in... 10 July 2019 933 by Ilaria Barisi
Beef, mutton and pork Vitello tonnato: Veal with tuna sauce A typical Piedmontese dish that is by no means Roman but has accompanied my entire childhood. As a child I ate it so many times... 6 July 2019 2.3K by Ilaria Barisi
Fish Boiled sea bass I love fish! And if of good quality, the best way to enjoy the taste of the sea is boiled with some oil and lemon... 29 June 2019 2.4K by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Pea humus with Carasau bread When I meet up with my friends for a drink, I generally prepare something that is delicious but isn’t too filling. This luscious snack is... 22 June 2019 542 by Ilaria Barisi
Rice Scampi risotto This risotto is a classic of 1980s Italian cuisine. During a cooking class with Chef Marco Claroni, I learned how to make this delicious risotto.... 15 June 2019 2.2K by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Cassola: the roman ricotta cake Cake of the Roman Jewish tradition that enhances one of the raw materials most dear to us: sheep ricotta. This dessert has few ingredients and... 8 June 2019 3K by Ilaria Barisi
