When the first crisp air of the season begins to be felt, there is nothing better than gathering the deepest aromas of the forest and the garden in a single pan. This juicy chicken stew with pumpkin and mushrooms pays homage to a classic combination from northern Italy, the same one that inspires the filling for the famous pumpkin ravioli.…
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Chickpea and chestnut soup: the perfect autumn balance
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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Pasta with white garlic and grapes: a surprising fusion recipe
Today we are going to annoy the Andalusians just a little bit. Or maybe not, because this pasta with ajo blanco and grapes is born out of respect and how much I love ajo blanco. It occurred to me to combine it with pasta tinted pink by the grapes, add some fresh ones, and finish with crunchy bread and dill.…
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Sicilian red pesto: the easy recipe without pine nuts and just as delicious
With the return to the routine and the frantic pace of daily life, finding tasty, quick, and above all economical recipes becomes an absolute priority. Sicilian red pesto is the perfect answer to that search: a traditional creamy sauce where toasted almonds masterfully replace expensive pine nuts, achieving an authentic and irresistible flavor without breaking the bank. This wonder of…
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Roman-style chicken with peppers: the authentic recipe
In Rome, in mid-August, the city is half empty, the asphalt is burning, and yet, in the kitchens, people are still cooking. That is precisely where Roman-style chicken with peppers comes from, the dish of Ferragosto, of August 15th, the one prepared the day before and eaten the next day while celebrating Saint Mary. And since lately you only ask…
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Spaghetti with bottarga (mullet roe): the authentic Sardinian recipe
The authentic flavor of the sea is concentrated in an extraordinary way in one of Italy’s most prized culinary jewels. Preparing a good plate of pasta with mullet roe is an unparalleled gastronomic experience that stands out for its absolute simplicity. With just a handful of selected ingredients, these traditional spaghetti with bottarga manage to delight the most demanding palates,…
