Super easy, delicious and cooked in one pot, this is a beloved and classic Neapolitan dish.
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Easy Dandan Mien or Tan Tan Mein
Dandanmein is a fiery and satisfying noodle soup with origins in Sichuan. This is an easy vegan version.
Neapolitan Classics: Simply Delicious Everyday Tomato Sauce
History Despite that tomatoes were only introduced to Italy in the mid-16th century, tomato sauce, or la salsa di pomodoro, is another staple of cucina povera, which literally translates to poor kitchen – peasant food. The first recipe for tomato-sauce-topped pasta and pizza appeared in 1779 in Antonio Nebbia’s cookbook Il Cuoco Maceratese. Today, the humble tomato sauce is ubiquitous,…
Neapolitan Classics: Lightly Stewed Courgette (Zucchini) with Plum Tomatoes
While visiting my sister B. in Napoli, she made this dish for us for dinner. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed courgette cooked in this manner. Upon my return, I made it for Mr. GoodEating, who also very much enjoyed it. This is a traditional Neapolitan dish and it is inherently vegan. It is a…
No Oil Creamy Spring Bow Ties
What? A creamy sauce made without oils? Yes, it can be done … and you have seen the basic method on this blog before (remember The Easiest and Creamiest Mac & Cheese and the broccoli mac & cheese). This dish sacrifices nothing in terms of flavour. It packs a tangy punch, it is creamy and full of…
Easy Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta
Polenta is an easy, savoury Italian staple that is delicious warm and cold. In this dish, I’ve combined greens and grains for a “whole” meal in one.
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…
Spicy Cavolo Nero, Leek & Potato Soup
I was inspired to make this soup by an odd combination of fancy that struck me: a spicy Ribollita, but without beans, combined with a traditional leek and potato soup, but without the creamy texture. It’s low-fat if you wish to make it that way or add the extras if you fancy. Serves 3 (recipe after the…
