Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes

Category: Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes

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.

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes Italian Regional Recipes

Peas with Pancetta, Eggs and Lemon Zest

cooked and written by Fiorenza September 28, 2021

An easy-to-make tasty contorno where to taste the sweetness of peas with the savouriness of pancetta and the final citrus note of lemon zest, all combined into soft beaten eggs…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes Starters

Pan-Seared Courgette Flowers with Aromatic Herbs

cooked and written by Fiorenza August 30, 2021

No filling for these courgette flowers, just pan-seared with herbs. Served warm or cold, both perfect as a starter or a side dish. Serves 2, Preparation 5 mins, Cooking time…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes Secondi Piatti: Meat, Fish, Eggs, Cheese

Potatoes au Gratin with Provolone Cheese

cooked and written by Fiorenza May 26, 2021

Potatoes au gratin is a simply recipe with some milk, butter and Provolone or other meltable cheese such as Scamorza or Asiago or even Taleggio, with a final gratin with…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes Italian Regional Recipes

Vignarola – Vegetable Side Dish from Lazio

cooked and written by Fiorenza May 09, 2021

This recipe comes from Lazio, the region where Rome is located; in the local dialect, the word ‘vignaroli’ come from the Italian word vigna – vineyard, and they are the…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes Italian Regional Recipes

Monk’s Beard served with Yoghurt and Mustard Salad Dressing

cooked and written by Fiorenza May 01, 2021

This side dish is quite typical in Rome and Lazio, often paired with meat or fish or even eaten alone. It is usually dressed simply with Extra Virgin Olive Oil…