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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!

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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!

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CALAMARATA PASTA WITH SQUID SAUCE: traditional Neapolitan recipe

04/04/2019 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Calamarata is one of the most loved Neapolitan shapes of pasta. These big Maccheroni are often paired with fish and seafood, and particularly with squids and tomatoes sauce that take its name from the pasta. Here the classic recipe of Neapolitan Calamarata!

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SOLE MEUNIERE RECIPE & HISTORY – all you need to know!

02/19/2019 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

The Sole Meuniere is the French recipe I remember most in my childhood. This simple recipe is a wonderful way to introduce fish into your kid’s diet! Sole Meuniere is also rich in history: its origin is dated at least at the time of King Louis XIV, and likely more ancient! The sole is floured then pan-fried into butter flavored with lemon, then garnished with fresh parsley and pepper: delicious!

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BAKED TURBOT with lemon mustard sauce and potatoes

12/05/2018 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Oven baked Turbot is a very popular recipe into European cuisines, particularly in France, Spain, and Italy. Today I propose you a French variation, seasoned with a delicious Lemon-mustard sauce: healthy and tasty!

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AGUACHILE RECIPE AND HISTORY – Mexican marinated shrimp salad

05/19/2018 by Filippo Trapella 8 Comments

Aguachile is an ancient Mexican marinating technique for fish and seafood. This salad enhances incredibly the taste of the seafood, particularly the shrimp. The best way to serve Shrimp Aguacile is over Tostadas along with mashed avocados: spicy, fresh and tasty!

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SARDINES PASTA (pasta con le sarde) SICILIAN RECIPE AND HISTORY

10/15/2017 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Sardines pasta is a traditional Sicilian delicacy, and, as usual for many Italian recipes, is the protagonist of a legend and a historical fact. The ingredients of this dish are typical of Sicily but also inspired by the foreign occupations of the island into the centuries. Here the history and the recipe of this legendary dish!

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BEER BATTER RECIPE perfect to fry vegetables and seafood!

08/09/2017 by Filippo Trapella 4 Comments

Beer batter is a simple mix to fry vegetables and seafood. It does not require any eggs or dairy products: vegan and tasty! This mixture will make your deep-fried recipes light and crispy. The beer batter basic recipe needs just flour, beer, olive oil, and salt; but, depending on the recipe, I love adding some spices like turmeric, cumin, or paprika.

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PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

03/08/2017 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Pan-seared swordfish steaks marinated with Salmoriglio is a tasty and traditional Southern-Italian recipe. This method to flavor meats, and fish, and vegetables is very ancient and delicious (here the whole history and recipe of Salmoriglio)! The fish steaks have to be well seared and tender, flavored with oregano, garlic, and lemon. Besides the marinate is a fast and easy dish, perfect to bring the kids to the love for the fish!

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PASTA PUTTANESCA SAUCE with garlic, black olives and capers

03/02/2017 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Pasta Puttanesca recipe is a daily dish in Italy; easy and tasty! This recipe was created in Naples, but Rome is proud of a variation become as traditional as the Neapolitan version. The Roman Puttanesca sauce require anchovies, and Pecorino Romano, and oregano instead of parsley: absolutely a must-to-try! If you prefer to stay in the tradition eating an amazing vegan Italian dish, go with Neapolitan version!

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