In a traditional Italian meal the “Contorni” are usually served as a side dish for the second course, just after the “Primi Piatti” but before the Desserts. In this recipe you will find recipes to cook almost any vegetables, ideas for salads, traditional preparations with potatoes and the likes.
Like so much else in Italian cookery, this Italian crispy potato dish traditionally called ‘Patate Maritate’, i.e. ‘Married Potatoes’, takes everyday ingredients and elevates them into something so delicious and…
All-day vegetables with a distinct Mediterranean twist. Simple and tasty to eat just as they are or to pair as side-dish with fish or meat. For a baking tray 40×30…
Zucchine alla Scapece is one of those simple dishes from Naples ,that fills the kitchen with the scent of summer. The courgettes are fried until golden, then gently layered with…
We were inspired by the Florentine Carabaccia soup carabaccia-florentine-onion-cinnamon-and-almond-soup/ for this side dish. We added aromatic herbs to give an extra touch. Servings 3-4, Preparation 10 mins, Cooking time about…
Cauliflower is one of the tastiest most versatile and property-rich vegetables, that’s for sure. But what to do with its leaves? It is a crying shame when they are often…
