Spring is here and with it the most joyful holiday: Easter. Easter has always meant rebirth to me, not only because of its symbolic meaning, but also because of nature blooming the most delicious vegetables, ready to be transformed into a succulent meal. Easter has …
Torta Pasqualina is a typical cake baked at Easter in Liguria, in northwestern Italy. This savory Italian Easter pie consists of a crunchy crust with a filling of Swiss chard, thyme, eggs, ricotta and parmesan cheese. Once baked and sliced, it will reveal the eggs …
Sautéed Artichokes are the perfect spring side dish: quick, easy, and with a delicious flavor that makes them ideal for a holiday meal or spring feast. In this recipe, I used the artichoke hearts and their long stems, and it’s another example of a simple …
A pan-roasted veal is an excellent option if you’re looking for something gorgeous for a special family dinner or holiday feast. The roast makes a great Sunday dinner or, with Easter just around the corner, a holiday meal. This tender and delicious dish will delight …
Artichoke salad is my favorite spring recipe and is always on the menu when I visit my parents in the spring. Artichoke salad is an authentic Italian recipe made with shaved raw artichokes, shaved parmesan, walnuts and a lemon dressing. The texture of this salad …
Welcome spring with this delicate Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta. Creamy ricotta and parmesan, vibrant spring greens and tangy lemon zest coat every bite of this bow-tie pasta. This recipe is the perfect and uncomplicated weeknight dish to bring to the table and enjoy the warmer …
Sweet and sour sardines – or as we say in Venice Sarde in Saor – is a must-try recipe for a true Venetian culinary experience! I must confess that I fell in love with this dish during our long weekend there in 2016. Even though …
THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND FIRST APPEARED ON ITALIAN KITCHEN CONFESSIONS ON MAY 13TH, 2020. Creamy Artichokes Risotto is one of those dishes that reminds me of an Italian Sunday lunch where we celebrate the delicacies the season has to offer. When Rob first visited …
I won’t deny that cleaning artichokes takes time and patience. It also depends on the quality of the artichokes, smaller ones are easier and softer to clean, while larger ones are quite demanding as they have harder and pointed leaves. Other than that, the method …
Polpette al Sugo with polenta is one of the most traditional Italian dishes.This recipe is the ultimate comfort food for those cold nights when you want to bring a great dish to YOUR table. A meal that tastes home, that brings out the love and …
