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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Bacalao frittelle: crispy and juicy fritters
During Holy Week, cod is a must on your table; the authentic Frittelle di baccalà, the Italian version of cod fritters, are golden and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, perfect for celebrating Easter with family. These fritters have roots throughout the Mediterranean basin: in Portugal, bolinhos de bacalhau are potato and cod croquettes served as…
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Roman-style fried cod: traditional Christmas recipe
Roman-style fried cod is a typical recipe from Rome, especially popular on Christmas Eve. Its simplicity and flavor make it a must-have during this time of year. In this version, we give it a more modern and elegant twist, accompanying it with a delicate celeriac purée and crispy fried artichokes. Today I will show you how to prepare it step…
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Roman-style stewed salt cod (cod with tomato, raisins, and pine nuts)
Today it’s time for “baccalà in umido alla romana”, also known as “in” or “al” guazzetto (the little sauce) cod; with a tomato, raisin, and pine nut sofrito. This is a recipe originating from Judeo-Roman cuisine, but over time, it became the official dish for Christmas Eve for many years. Nowadays, however, this tradition has been somewhat lost and it…
