Recipes

Paccheri allo Scarpariello is a pasta dish from Naples. Neapolitan Paccheri pasta tubes are stirred through a rich sauce of cherry tomatoes flavoured with garlic and a pinch of chilli. The History of Paccheri allo Scarpariello The word Scarpariello means “shoemaker-style” in the local Neapolitan language. This is…

In This Guide What is Friulian Food? History of Friuli Food Friuli’s Provinces The Diverse Terrain of Friuli Regional Produce Friuli food is distinctive and shaped by a mix of Alps, Adriatic and Central European cultures. Signature dishes include jota – a bean and sauerkraut soup, frico – a potato and cheese…

Fava ‘Ngreccia is a fantastic side dish of fava beans (broad beans) from Italy’s Marche region. It is flavoured with anchovies, capers and garlic. And it goes well with almost any meat or fish dish. But it also tastes pretty good on its own. I must admit I…

Trippa alla Ragusana: A Middle Eastern Twist on an Italian Favourite Trippa alla Ragusana is a traditional Sicilian tripe stew from the beautiful town of Ragusa. This dish is flavoured with nuts and cinnamon which give it that Middle Eastern twist that is the signature of so many…