Melanzane parmigiana probably originated as a variant of Greek moussaka. The dish almost certainly comes from Sicily that was once part of the Magna Graecia. However, quite some contradictory information has been written about Melanzane parmigiana. Sometimes you read that it is a typical Northern Italian recipe, while other sources mention that it is made…
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Zuppa di Peperoni
Zuppa di Peperoni literally means ‘bell pepper soup’ and that is exactly what it is. Peperoni, the plural of peperone, the Italian word for bell pepper. I tried to find out where this dish comes from. I always try to find out such information from recipes, but it has proved difficult for me for this…
Tuscan Panzanella
Panzanella is an appetizer from Italian cuisine of stale bread, infused with sliced tomato, seasoned with basil and vinaigrette. Panzanella is originally from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The name is believed to be a portmanteau of “pane”, Italian for bread, and “zanella”, a deep plate in which it is served. Panzanella was based…
Peposo del Valdarno
This dish comes from the Tuscan Impruneta, the cradle of terracotta pottery. The workers in the quarries and in the stone and potteries got meat from home, often not too fresh and therefore prepared with wine and a good dose of pepper. That was put in the baking ovens for hours during work. Today, good…
Insalata Caprese
A delicious salad from Neapolitan Italian cuisine. Like pizza Margherita, it features the colours of the Italian flag: green, white, and red. Caprese is preferably consumed in Italy as a so-called ‘primo’, so instead of, for example, a pasta. This salad is very easy to make and may be eaten any time of day. It…
Gnocchi Parmigiano
Gnocchi with Parmigiano sauce is a quick-to-prepare recipe. It is also very easy to prepare. Gnocchi Parmigiano is an Italian recipe that contains only five ingredients, but the end result is a delicious plate of Gnocchi with a great deal of taste. According to the Italians, the Parmigiano Reggiano is the King of Cheeses. Enjoy…