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.

Chickpeas Salad With Almonds & Orange Juice

cooked and written by Fiorenza January 11, 2020

What’s better to use in the kitchen, dried chickpeas or tinned ones? There isn’t a precise answer: whilst dried chickpeas generally have a more intense nutty taste, they need to…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts with Pecorino cheese

cooked and written by Fiorenza January 07, 2020

We know, Brussels sprouts are often subject of a debate, they are loved or hated because of their somewhat strong smell and taste. However, in our kitchen instead they are…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes Starters

Carrot fries

cooked and written by Fiorenza December 11, 2019

Crunchy and tasty, these fried carrots are an alternative to French fries. You can prepare them in a short time, perfect both as an appetizer and as a simple side…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes

‘Nduja-flavoured Sautéed Potatoes

cooked and written by Fiorenza December 01, 2019

A potato side dish that can also become a main dish, these potatoes sautéed with ‘Nduja calabrese have a pleasant spicy twist, perfect to combine along with meat or fish,…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes

Baked Potatoes for Your Sunday Roast

cooked and written by Fiorenza November 11, 2019

It’s Sunday at noon, and it’s time for the biggest lunch of the week: first a big plate of ragout or baked rice, then a bit of veal roast with…