In Rome, fried zucchini flowers are pure magic in a single bite: fragrant zucchini blossoms, stuffed with salty anchovy and melting mozzarella, coated in a *pastella*—a light mixture of flours and sparkling water that creates a crispy, airy layer—and fried to perfection. With just a few minutes and some trattoria tricks, you will transform simple ingredients into an appetizer worthy…
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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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Breaded mozzarella cheese bites (mozzarelline fritte)
Would you like to add a novelty to your Sunday appetizer, one capable of dethroning croquettes from their number 1 spot as the kids’ favorite? Well, here you have mozzarelline fritte, which are nothing more than little mozzarella cheese balls, the kind used for skewers, very well breaded and little else. Just a small warning before you enjoy them: Don’t…
