First Courses Soups Mantis shrimp passatelli I love mantis shrimp, even though they are a bit laborious to clean. In winter, when they are at their peak in fishing, you can... 6 January 2025 53 by Ilaria Barisi
Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses Mum’s Veal Roll A family recipe perfect for Sunday lunch. Years ago, we used to prepare it often and with different versions depending on the season, lately it... 9 December 2024 44 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Pastasciutta Penne alla Vodka This recipe became very popular in Italy between the end of the 70s and throughout the 80s. I often ate it when I was a... 14 October 2024 96 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 349 by Ilaria Barisi
Fish Second Courses Baked cod Monticiana style “You look like a soaking cod to me” was a way of mocking others and also denoted how common cod was in Rome for a... 28 November 2022 262 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 743 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Fresh Pasta Cod and chickpea ravioli Giovanni Milana is a chef who works in a family restaurant in Olevano Romano, one of the best traditional restaurants in Italy. This recipe is... 23 May 2022 695 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Artichokes and potatoes One of my favorite teachers at cooking school was chef Andrea Palmieri, who owns a lovely restaurant in Via Pò. A kind, nice, cheerful man... 28 February 2022 646 by Ilaria Barisi
Chicken and rabbit Second Courses Chicken in fricassee The first time I ate this dish was at my aunt Cecilia’s house when I was a child. I fell in love with it and... 4 October 2021 394 by Ilaria Barisi
Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses Mom’s stuffed veal with pistachios This recipe was a classic of mom’s lunches or dinners for special occasions when I was little. I have always been hypocritically carnivorous – hypocritical... 3 May 2021 377 by Ilaria Barisi
