Sicilian peperonata or “peperonata siciliana” is a traditional vegetarian recipe based on peppers. It is a very versatile preparation that can be served cold on a bruschetta, or hot as a garnish to accompany a meat or fish dish.
Category: Vegetarian
How to bake the best Dutch oven bread
A Dutch oven, called cocotte in French, is a type of cast iron pot ideal for slow-cooking. Thanks to its excellent ability to distribute and maintain heat, we can use it for many recipes, like this crusty Dutch oven bread. And after having made it several times, I want to share here the recipe that has given me the best results.
Pumpkin, gorgonzola and walnuts, a perfect combination
Pumpkin is a star ingredient of autumn. There are countless recipes where we can use it, be it in pasta, bread and even in desserts. It is especially common as a side-dish or garnish, and in this case, I want to suggest a combination that is always a guaranteed success: pumpkin, gorgonzola and walnuts.
All the secrets of traditional Italian pizza
Pizza! From the classical Margherita up to any of its infinite variants, it for sure (may be together with pasta) the ultimate icon of the vast Italian gastronomy. For its correct preparation, there are numerous concepts about which Italians discuss in an almost scientific way, and which we will try to summarize for those who want to bake a good Italian pizza at home.
Perfect crepes batter recipe (sweet or savory)
Crêpes are originally French, but with different names and multiple variations in shape, they are a classic in all gastronomic cultures in the world. This base recipe is very useful and is worth having in your repertoire, because it can be used interchangeably for crepes with sweet or savory filling.
Healthy zucchini fritters recipe
This zucchini (sometimes called courgette) based recipe is an adaptation of a very popular starter called “kolokithokeftedes” in Greece (which translates as “zucchini meatballs”), which is also known in Turkey as “mucver.” The main difference with the classic recipe is that it will not be necessary to deep-fry the fritters in a huge amount of oil, which is much healthier.
Argentinian fainá with green onions
This recipe is a delicious variant of the traditional fainá, which is served in all pizzerias of Buenos Aires. The green onions (or scallions) adds a lot of flavor and personality to the preparation, which is why it is worth making it at home, since it also involves very little difficulty.
Valtellina quiche (crostata alla valtellinese): if you love pizzoccheri, you must try it
This quiche is inspired on the famous pizzoccheri della Valtellina. As it happens with omelettes and soups, quiches are also an excellent tool to take advantage of vegetables or other ingredients that always remain at the bottom of the refrigerator. And combining them with a little care, we can have amazing results.
Bake “Koulouri Thessalonikis” or “Simit” at home
“Koulouri” (plural “koulouria”) is the name of a type of bagel very popular throughout Greece, originally from Thessaloniki. Its Turkish equivalent, equally popular in its country, is called “simit.” They are ring-shaped and covered with sesame seeds. Their charm lies in the fact that they are crispy and golden on the outside, while spongy and tender on the inside.
Simple and exquisite carrot cream soup
This carrot cream soup offers both flavor and quality nutrients. And on top of that, this recipe can be used to take advantage of almost any vegetable that has been forgotten in the refrigerator.
