When temperatures start to drop and the days grow shorter, the body craves spoon dishes that embrace us from within. This chickpea and chestnut soup is, without a doubt, the ideal choice for this season. Originating from the area of Viterbo, in Upper Lazio, this preparation unites the tradition of Italian peasant cooking with the sweetness and texture that nature…
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Autumn cooking workshop at the Mercat Central de Sabadell
Two Italian autumn recipes that could perfectly be from here: that is the idea behind this autumn cooking workshop at the Mercat Central in Sabadell. Chestnuts, pumpkin, and mushrooms, the same pantry we have at the market in October, cooked the Italian way. On one hand, a chickpea and chestnut soup that comes from Upper Lazio, classic “cucina povera”; on…
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Pasta with chickpeas and cod: authentic Roman recipe in 3 minutes
When it’s freezing cold outside, the body doesn’t ask for food, it asks for a hug in the form of a dish. This pasta with chickpeas and cod (or as we say in Rome, pasta ceci e baccalà) is exactly that: Roman-style comfort food elevated to the nth degree. It is a very refined recipe where the secret lies in…
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Pasta e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) Roman style
Pasta e ceci, a humble dish but one full of history, holds a special place in Roman cuisine and in my heart. My obsession with this recipe began after watching one of the best Italian films of all time: I Soliti Ignoti (Big Deal on Madonna Street) by Mario Monicelli. I won’t give you the link to the moment this…
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Chickpea, arugula, and cherry tomato salad with anchovy vinaigrette
Chickpea, arugula, and cherry tomato salad with anchovy vinaigrette, a healthy, refreshing, and beautiful recipe just because! I have prepared a fairly economical and simple version of this invention, but it is quite common to add boiled shrimp or diced tuna instead of the anchovies. If you like, you can also add the anchovies whole, instead of minced in the…
