Courgette Flowers
A typical food of the spring and summer season. A staple of Italian cuisine, they are served as starters or even as street food especially in Central-Southern Italy, and even…
Stuffed-Rice Tomatoes Roman-style
Juicy tomatoes stuffed with rice and flavoured with Mediterranean aromatic herbs, then oven-baked. Pomodori a riso in Italy call summer and the sea. They are typical of the traditional Roman…
Roman-Style Artichoke
For this preparation is normally used a typical artichoke coming from Rome called “mammola”, but of course you can use artichokes you have available, taste doesn’t change. Stuffed with minced…
Chicken with Peppers Roman-Style
Pollo con i Peperoni alla Romana in Italian Language, is at least as Roman as the Fontana di Trevi and the Colosseum. There are those who cook peppers separately by…
What Did the Romans Eat? A Small Guide to Nutrition in Ancient Rome
Some Italian culinary traditions can be traced back to practices and customs of the Roman Empire; but what did the Romans eat? What was on the table during their lavish…