This is a classic Neapolitan Easter bread, veganised!
Neapolitan & Italian
Neapolitan Classics: Pizza di Scarola (Escarole Pie) with a side of History
There’s so much going on in this recipe: cooked lettuce, umami, history, tradition… all my favourite things. Let’s start with what is this. This is a savoury stuffed pie that is typically Neapolitan. In the 19th and early 20th century, this pie would have been eaten on Christmas Eve as a light fare because no…
Neapolitan Classics: Neapolitan Minestrone
Minestrone is a staple of cucina povera. It has existed in one form or another since Roman times. This is the Neapolitan version and it always contains a base of tomatoes and potatoes, which, despite their being fundamental today, were only introduced in the mid-16th century.
Neapolitan Classics: Vegan Baked Zeppole
Wales has St. David; England St. George; Scotland St. Andrew and Italy has a lot of other saints. One in particular stands out. On 19 March, Italians celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph and it is also Father’s Day. In Naples, we tend to celebrate events and feast days with pastries (ok and all…
Neapolitan Classics: Sweet and Sour Stuffed Peppers
Peperoni imbottiti… Stuffed peppers. My Mum made them very often for us. The combination of sweet and sour or agrodolce is one of the hallmarks in the flavour pantheon of Neapolitan food. These are very simple to make and may be a main or a side dish. This is my rendition, with tweaks and adaptations, of…
Neapolitan Classics: Pasta e Lenticchie (lentils)
A staple at Neapolitan tables during colder weather, pasta e lenticchie is savoury, warming and delicious. That it takes about 20-25 minutes to prepare is just the added bonus. Use red split lentils for fast and fuss-free cooking. Any type of pasta shape will do, other than long, stringy varieties (unless you break those up)….
Agrodolce Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Cavolo Nero
Sometimes you feel like having a jacket potato (or baked potato as you’d say in the US) loaded with goodies. Well, this is just that … only different. Sweet potatoes are so delicious that I usually don’t even bother topping them. I eat them simply baked with skin and all. And I love sweet and…
Neapolitan Classics: Smokey Lentil and Kale Soup
A hearty lentil soup is good anytime. It’s probably one of my favourite dishes. Neapolitans are big fans of lentils and this soup is something my Mum makes at least once a week. There is an easy and kind way to achieve umami – that smokey, meaty flavour: use a few shiitake mushrooms and some…
Easiest Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Cauliflower (so you can go ahead and feel smug anyway!)
You want mac & cheese… oh but you shouldn’t (for some reason)… but with this recipe, you absolutely should! It’s made with little to no fat/oil, it has vegetables in it, it’s all in one pot and takes no time at all. The concept is simple and based upon this recipe; you’ll basically cook the pasta in…
Pasta e Zucca: Easy Pumpkin Pasta
I love the colour orange. I have to restrain myself from buying orange coloured clothing. It’s a problem. I know. During Autumn, I can buy all sorts of orange foods and that makes me extremely happy. And the best one to buy is pumpkin, also known as winter squash. One of my favourite dishes as…
