Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes – Page 2

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

Friggitelli – The Italian Frying Sweet Peppers

cooked and written by Fiorenza March 11, 2020

Friggitelli, or friarelli peppers, are a variety of little long peppers with a green colour and a sweet taste typical of central-southern Italy. In Naples they are also called ‘puparuoli…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes Starters

Chickpea and Spinach Balls

cooked and written by Fiorenza February 19, 2020

Delicious veggie balls perfect either as a starter or side dish. You can use leftover spinach or cooking it from scratch, use tinned chickpea, prepare them in advance, frying or…

Contorni: Veggies, Salads, Potatoes

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…