Caponata (recipe)
By popular demand, my recipe for caponata, the Sicilian classic made with egg plant and other vegetable delights.
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Podcast Episode 7: Pastiera Napoletana: guest Francesco Russo, Neapolitan pastry chef
In this episode I talk with Francesco Russo, Neapolitan and pastry chef, about the pastiera Napoletana, one of Naple’s most iconic desserts.
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Pesto Trapanese (recipe)
Try this recipe for pesto Trapanese, an amazing Sicilian pasta sauce which I learnt to make from a native of Trapani, its home town.
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Podcast Episode 6: Tiramisù
In this episode, I talk about the the most famous Italian dessert, the tiramisù and the theories of its origins.
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Puntarelle: Quick Guide to Italian Ingredients
Puntarelle (cicoria di catalogna / cicoria asparago) is an Italian winter vegetable forming part of traditional Roman cuisine.
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Podcast Episode 5: Pizza Margherita
In this episode, I talk about the queen of Neapolitan cuisine, the pizza Margherita, now an iconic symbol of Italy, was born.
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