First Courses Fresh Pasta Fettuccine alla papalina: Fettuccine Pope’style This dish is one of the great culinary “musts” of traditional Roman cuisine, dedicated to one of the symbols of the heart of Lazio: the... 24 April 2023 403 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Coffee cake, almonds, and “dulce de leche”: Almendrado This recipe was told to me by Giada, my friend from university. She had eaten this cake, which she found to be amazing, at the... 17 April 2023 725 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Crispy fried mozzarella Roman fried food is legendary. Nowadays, chip shops are rare and the restaurants or taverns that serve them are as rare as pandas. It’s a... 10 April 2023 477 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Tarts Neapolitan pastiera: Wheat Berry & Ricotta Easter Cake … Intro text … Tips to ensure the success of the dish: I always prepare at least two pastiere because I always give one away.... 3 April 2023 421 by Ilaria Barisi
Cookies Desserts Breakfast cookies I found the recipe for these cookies in a blog called “La Gatteria”. I couldn’t believe they were so right for breakfast. Well, I was... 20 March 2023 233 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 361 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 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
Appetizers Quiche with pumpkin and gorgonzola cheese During the months I spent in almost complete solitude in Strasbourg when doing my graduate thesis, I had colossal meals. When I feel lonely or... 17 October 2022 518 by Ilaria Barisi
Cookies Desserts Turchetti cookies The legend of these biscuits is linked to an imaginary invasion by the Turks, who crossed the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines Mountains to reach... 10 October 2022 454 by Ilaria Barisi
