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TRADITIONAL EGGS IN PURGATORY RECIPE – All you need to know!

12/08/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Eggs in Purgatory, called in Italian “Uova in Purgatorio”, is a simple and tasty recipe originally from Naples and then popular into several Italian regions. The eggs are poached into a simple tomato, garlic, and basil sauce until the whites are well done and the yolks are still creamy: delicious!

TRADITIONAL EGGS IN PURGATORY RECIPE - All you need to know!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Entree, Entrées, Faster Than 45 Mins, Food Story, Gluten Free, My Authentic Italian Recipes, Paleo, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, cheese, comfort, easy, eggs, Fontanelle, food, history, italian, legend, lunch, Naples, parmigiano, pecorino, provolone, Purgatorio, Purgatory, quick, Reggiano, sauce, tomato, uova, vegetarian

FASOLAKIA – Traditional Greek braised green beans – all you need to know!

11/26/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Greek Fasolakia is a typical peasant dish rich in vegetables, and traditionally vegan! These stir-fried vegetables are part of the ancient tradition of Greek braised vegetables called Lathera, and served as the main dish of a light lunch, or among other small plates during the Greek Mezes. Here the recipe of Fasolakia!

FASOLAKIA - Traditional Greek braised green beans - all you need to know!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Food Story, Gluten Free, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Side, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, comfort, dinner, family, Fasolakia, food, Greece, greek, green beans, greens, healthy, Mediterranean, Mezes, olive oil, potato, salad, side, traditional, vegan, vegetarian

GNOCCO FRITTO RECIPE AND HISTORY: all you need to know!

10/30/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Gnocco Fritto is one of the most popular recipes of the Emilian cuisine: rich in history and taste! This delicious fried bread is frequently paired with cured meats and cheese, and served during family gatherings, pheasant festivals, and special occasions! Gnocco fritto can be an exquisite appetizer or a main dish; it is delicious even as dessert spread with Nutella! A must-to-try: easy to make and authentic Italian!

GNOCCO FRITTO RECIPE AND HISTORY: all you need to know!

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BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS with potatoes and leeks

10/09/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Mustard greens are one of my preferred greens, thanks to their spicy and particular taste! I love them cooked in several ways, but probably the recipe I prefer is braised with potatoes and caramelized onions! This vegan and healthy recipe can be served over toasted bread slices as an appetizer or paired with grilled sausages: delicious!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, My Authentic Italian Recipes, Paleo, Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetiziers, braised, caramelized, healthy, italian, lemon, Lombard, mustard greens, onions, potatoes, sides, stir-fry, vegan, vegetarian

GEMISTA RECIPE – Greek stuffed vegetables: all you need to know!

10/01/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Gemista, or Yemista, is one of the most popular Greek recipes, traditionally vegan and healthy, that recalls the richness of the Mediterranean vegetable gardens. Various vegetables are filled with rice seasoned with herbs, then baked until soft and nicely brown: delicious!

GEMISTA RECIPE - Greek stuffed vegetables: all you need to know!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Entrées, Food Story, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, Gemista, gluten free, Greece, greek, Meze, onions, rice, stuffed vegetables, tomatoe, traditional, vegan, vegetarian

BACCALÀ SALAD SICILIAN WAY RECIPE with olives and sweet peppers

09/10/2019 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Baccalà salad is a classic appetizer into several Italian regional cuisines, particularly in the Central-Southern areas. Yesterday I made a delicious and healthy Sicilian inspired cod salad with all the traditional flavors of the famous Italian Island! The sweet and sour “Agrodolce” sauce taste pairs perfectly with the typical briny flavor of Baccalà; green olives, pistachios, raisins, and sweet peppers enriched my salad: so different flavors! Furthermore, this recipe is very easy to make and delicious all year long, especially after a day spent on the beach, or as an appetizer during the main festivities!

BACCALÀ SALAD SICILIAN WAY RECIPE with olives and sweet peppers

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, My Authentic Italian Recipes, Paleo, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: appetizer, baccalà, cod, eafood, fish, healthy, italian, salad, salted cod, seafood, Sicilian, traditional

AJVAR RECIPE: Balkan bell peppers dip – all you need to know!

05/10/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Ajvar is a traditional relish, originating of the Balkans, created to preserve the peppers. The sweet and sour taste of Ajvar pairs perfectly with grilled meats and bread slices. The peppers and eggplants are roasted, then minced and cooked slowly: delicious!

AJVAR RECIPE: Balkan bell peppers dip - all you need to know!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Food Story, Gluten Free, Paleo, Recipes, Sauces & Jarred Goods, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Ajvar, appetizer, Balkans, bell peppers, canning, cevapcici, dip, eggplants, family, gluten free, jar, mat, paleo, party, relish, Roga, sauce, traditional, vegan, vegetarian

ACQUA PAZZA STYLE STEWED FISH – traditional Italian recipe and history

04/30/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Acqua Pazza is a classic Italian recipe, healthy and tasty! This cooking method is originating of Southern-Italy and commonly attributed to the Neapolitan cuisine. The traditional recipe wants the fish cooked whole with simple ingredients, whereas the contemporary way prefers to stew fillets of fish along with a delicious fish stock prepared with the bones and the head of the fish. Here both recipes and the origin of Acqua Pazza!

ACQUA PAZZA STYLE STEWED FISH - traditional Italian recipe and history

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Entrées, Food Story, Gluten Free, My Authentic Italian Recipes, Paleo, Recipes Tagged With: Acqua Pazza, appetizer, branzini, brot, dorade, entree, fish, gluten-fre, healthy, italian, Neapolitan, paleo, parsley, sea bream, seafood, stock, tomatoes

PANELLE – Sicilian chickpea fritters recipe & history – all you need to know!

04/18/2019 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Panelle is one of the most Iconic Sicilian street food recipes! These chickpeas flour fritters are simple to make, rich in history and taste. Panelle are traditionally fried then served into a Sesame roll, a typical scene in the Markets of the city of Palermo! Born as a food for poor people, Pannelle have been conquered the palate of all the social classes: from the poorest to the noblest! Here the traditional recipe and the origin of Panelle!

PANELLE - Sicilian chickpea fritters recipe & history - all you need to know!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Food Story, Gluten Free, My Authentic Italian Recipes, Paleo, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, chickpeas. legumes, fried, fritters, gluten free, Palermitan, Palermo, Panelle, parsley, Sicilian, Sicily, street food, vegan, vegetarian

GREEK DOLMADES RECIPE: stuffed grape leaves – all you need to know!

04/12/2019 by Filippo Trapella 6 Comments

Probably, the Greek dolmades are the most worldwide famous stuffed grape leaves rolls! These delicious roulades filled with a traditionally vegan mix of rice, onions, and herbs, are popular, with some variations, not only in Greece, but also in several other regions of the Middle Eastern, Turkic, and Balkans areas. I love to serve Dolmades as an appetizer, or into a selection of small plates for my parties. Here the recipe and the history of Dolmades!

DOLMADES RECIPE: Greek stuffed grape leaves - all you need to know!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Food Story, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, coriander, dill, Dolmades, gluten free, grece, greek, healthy, herbs, mint, parsley, rice, vegan, vegetarian

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