Category: Contorni

Fresh fennel, wild rocket and pine nuts salad

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons) - 1 large fennel thinly sliced - 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 orange - 1 spring onion - 3-4 fronds of dill - extra-virgin olive oil - 70 g wild rocket - 1 handful of pine nuts - salt WHAT TO DO: Start by slice thinly the fennel, the spring onion and the dill. Place them in a ...

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Courgettes “Angelica”

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 500g medium size courgettes - 2 shallots, thinly chopped - ½ glass white vinegar - 2-3 teaspoons caster sugar - 1 handful of aromatic herbs (mint, oregano, marjoram, thyme, basil), thinly chopped - salt/pepper WHAT TO DO: Start by cutting the courgettes over the long side in very thin slices. ...

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Peperonata alla ‘leccese’

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 4 big peppers - 1 white onion, thinly chopped - 350 g chopped tomatoes in can or fresh round mature tomatoes - 2 medium size aubergines - 2 courgettes - a handful of fresh basil leaves - salt - extra virgin olive oil WHAT TO DO: Wash all the vegetables and roughly chop them into smaller pieces. ...

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Stuffed tomatoes in the oven – mamma’s way

Difficulty: Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons) - 4 ‘San Marzano’/plum tomatoes - 100 g plain breadcrumbs - 2 anchovy fillets in a can, finely cut (optional) - 2 large handfuls of grated Parmesan - 1 handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped - extra virgin olive oil - 1 garlic clove, thinly cut - salt, ground pepper - small capers or black ...

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Sweet and sour courgettes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons) - 2 long courgettes - 2 garlic cloves - 3 anchovies in oil - 3 tablespoons pine nuts - 1 tablespoon raisins - 1 teaspoon caster sugar - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar - 1 handful of fresh thyme leaves WHAT TO DO: 1. Start by roughly chopping the courgettes in medium size dices. If the pieces are ...

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Fine green beans in tomato sauce

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 280 g fine green beans - 3 shallots, thinly chopped - 350 g Tomato sauce ‘Passata rustica’ - 1 teaspoon caster sugar - 1 handful of oregano WHAT TO DO: This one is very simple and very quick! Perhaps one for the guys ;-). 1. Start by peeling off the tips of the fine green beans. Wash the ...

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Crocchette di patate/Potatoes croquettes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 15 bites): - 500 g floury potatoes - 1 egg yolk, + 1 medium size egg (to fry) - ½ teaspoon nutmeg - salt/pepper - 50 g grated Parmesan - breadcrumbs - sunflower seed oil WHAT TO DO: 1. Wash the potatoes and boil them, unpeeled, in salty water. It twill take around 15-20 min. 2. When the potatoes are cooked ...

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Fresh red cabbage salad with feta and apple

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x4 persons): - 25 g of walnuts - ½ red cabbage finely shredded - 2 sticks celery, sliced - 2 Pink lady apples, thinly sliced - 150 g Greek feta, crumbled - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (optional) DRESSING - 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard with honey - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - 1 tbsp lemon juice - salt/pepper ...

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Panfried potatoes/Patate “in tecia”

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons): - 8 big white potatoes - a bunch of fresh rosemary - extra-virgin olive oil - salt/black pepper - roast herbs seasoning (optional) - 2 garlic cloves, with the skin WHAT TO DO: 1. Before starting, wash the potatoes and cut them into big chunks. Keep them into a bowl filled with water until the ...

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Aromatic aubergines in the oven

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS: (x 4 persons) - 2 long black aubergines - 1 handful of parsley and fresh mint leaves - 1 handful of grated Parmesan - 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped - 1 handful of plain breadcrumbs (optional) - extra virgin olive oil - salt/ground pepper - oregano WHAT TO DO: 1. Cut the aubergines lengthwise and discard ...

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