Sundry Vegetables and Other Things
Almost anything that grows in the garden can be used in the kitchen. Herbs, cardoons, spincah pie and more.
Blanched Vegetables with Mustard Sauce - Ortaggi Scottati con Salsa alla Senape
Vegetables with Mustard Sauce: Perfect light Italian cooking for summer.
Vegetables with Mustard Sauce: Perfect light Italian cooking for summer.
Stuffed Tomatoes W/Mussel Salad
Stuffed Tomatoes W/Mussel Salad: I requested that you share your favorite recipes with us. Many thanks, and keep them coming! Kyle: Here's a good recipe to use some of those ripe Cape Cod tomatoes........
Stuffed Tomatoes W/Mussel Salad: I requested that you share your favorite recipes with us. Many thanks, and keep them coming! Kyle: Here's a good recipe to use some of those ripe Cape Cod tomatoes........
Cipollata -- Stewed Onions!
Cipollata -- Stewed Onions! Every region has an onion special that brings tears of joy to onion lovers and worried expressions from those who are suspicious of the noble bulb. This particular recipe, a thick unusual onion soup, is Umbrian, and also calls for tomatoes. To serve 6:
Cipollata -- Stewed Onions! Every region has an onion special that brings tears of joy to onion lovers and worried expressions from those who are suspicious of the noble bulb. This particular recipe, a thick unusual onion soup, is Umbrian, and also calls for tomatoes. To serve 6:
Onions Stuffed with Tuna Fish -- Cipolle Ripiene col Tonno
Onions Stuffed with Tuna Fish, or Cipolle Ripiene col Tonno: This is a Ligurian specialty.
Onions Stuffed with Tuna Fish, or Cipolle Ripiene col Tonno: This is a Ligurian specialty.
Stuffed Onions -- Cipolle Ripiene
Stuffed Onions, or Cipolle Ripiene: This is a dish from the Canavese area of Piemonte, and they're traditionally prepared for country fairs, using leftover boiled or roasted meats, or if there were none, sausages. In other words, something that could be quite frugal, though people could and did embellish them considerably. Depending upon how you make them, these will be tasty antipasti or could be served as a part of a light meal.
Stuffed Onions, or Cipolle Ripiene: This is a dish from the Canavese area of Piemonte, and they're traditionally prepared for country fairs, using leftover boiled or roasted meats, or if there were none, sausages. In other words, something that could be quite frugal, though people could and did embellish them considerably. Depending upon how you make them, these will be tasty antipasti or could be served as a part of a light meal.
Stewed Carrots -- Carote Stufate
Stewed Carrots, or Carote Stufate: This is extremely simple, and there are many recipes for it floating about.
Stewed Carrots, or Carote Stufate: This is extremely simple, and there are many recipes for it floating about.
Stuffed Onions -- Cipolle Ripiene
Stuffed Onions, or Cipolle Ripiene: This recipe is drawn from a volume entitled Il Cuoco Piemontese, which was published in 1766, and was one of the first books written in Italian to present French recipes. Like all recipes of the time, it provides general directions rather than detailed instructions.
Stuffed Onions, or Cipolle Ripiene: This recipe is drawn from a volume entitled Il Cuoco Piemontese, which was published in 1766, and was one of the first books written in Italian to present French recipes. Like all recipes of the time, it provides general directions rather than detailed instructions.
Velvety Bavarian Cream -- Bavarese Vellutata
Velvety Bavarian Cream, or Bavarese Vellutata: This is an unusual, surprisingly delicate side dish that will be quite nice in spring or summer, especially for an occasion when a little elegance will be welcome.
Velvety Bavarian Cream, or Bavarese Vellutata: This is an unusual, surprisingly delicate side dish that will be quite nice in spring or summer, especially for an occasion when a little elegance will be welcome.
Zucchini and Pancetta Salad -- Insalata con Zucchine e Pancetta
This is a fairly elaborate salad that will work nicely as a starter.
This is a fairly elaborate salad that will work nicely as a starter.
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Ginger
This recipe has nothing to do with Italy, but I often enjoyed Jack Seelye's cooking. He says, "I've been annoyed that it is hard to find candied orange or lemon zest in local stores, except at Christmas for fruitcakes. Recently I had a hard time finding crystallized ginger. But since I have a supply, I used it yesterday in my baked sweet potato with lime recipe. It was the hit of Thanksgiving dinner!"
This recipe has nothing to do with Italy, but I often enjoyed Jack Seelye's cooking. He says, "I've been annoyed that it is hard to find candied orange or lemon zest in local stores, except at Christmas for fruitcakes. Recently I had a hard time finding crystallized ginger. But since I have a supply, I used it yesterday in my baked sweet potato with lime recipe. It was the hit of Thanksgiving dinner!"
Boiled Onion Pie -- Cipolle Lessate in Torta
Boiled Onion Pie, or Cipolle Lessate in Torta: a long while back B. Davis wrote, "need to find my Italian mother-in-law's recipe for onion pie." Here's a recipe that might work: Cipolle Lessate in Torta, which translates as Boiled Onion Pie, and is quite similar to a quiche. To serve 6:
Boiled Onion Pie, or Cipolle Lessate in Torta: a long while back B. Davis wrote, "need to find my Italian mother-in-law's recipe for onion pie." Here's a recipe that might work: Cipolle Lessate in Torta, which translates as Boiled Onion Pie, and is quite similar to a quiche. To serve 6:
Green Cutlets -- Cotolette di Verdure
If you visit an Italian supermarket, you will find a number of vegetarian burgers of one sort or another. Here's a home version.
If you visit an Italian supermarket, you will find a number of vegetarian burgers of one sort or another. Here's a home version.
Curried Watermelon -- Anguria al Curry
Anguria al Curry, or Curried Watermelon: There's no getting around it; Italian chefs are viewing the introduction of new herbs and spices with considerable interest, and surprising results.
Anguria al Curry, or Curried Watermelon: There's no getting around it; Italian chefs are viewing the introduction of new herbs and spices with considerable interest, and surprising results.
Brovada: Friuli Venezia Giulia's Pickled Turnips
Bernarr writes, "I have a question for you. Do you have a good recipe for brovada? I had some when I visited Venzone last year and I really liked it." Brovada is pickled turnips, a specialty of Friuli, and ideally include wine marks, the grape skins and other solid matter that remain in the bottom of the tank when the newly fermented wine is racked off. Since they're not easy to find, you can use vinegar, with results that aren't quite the same but are in any case acceptable.
Bernarr writes, "I have a question for you. Do you have a good recipe for brovada? I had some when I visited Venzone last year and I really liked it." Brovada is pickled turnips, a specialty of Friuli, and ideally include wine marks, the grape skins and other solid matter that remain in the bottom of the tank when the newly fermented wine is racked off. Since they're not easy to find, you can use vinegar, with results that aren't quite the same but are in any case acceptable.
Pinzimonio
This is more of a suggestion than a recipe; pinzimonio can be, depending upon the occasion, either a vegetable or a tasty antipasto. It's wonderful either way.
This is more of a suggestion than a recipe; pinzimonio can be, depending upon the occasion, either a vegetable or a tasty antipasto. It's wonderful either way.
Creamed Celery to be Served with Boiled Beef -- Sedani per Contorno al Lesso
Creamed celery is a simple, tasty vegetable whose texture will nicely balance the dryness of boiled meats. The recipe is drawn from an 18th century cookbook, which was published when boiled meats were much more common than they are now and people had to find good accompaniments for them.
Creamed celery is a simple, tasty vegetable whose texture will nicely balance the dryness of boiled meats. The recipe is drawn from an 18th century cookbook, which was published when boiled meats were much more common than they are now and people had to find good accompaniments for them.
Mixed Boiled Vegetables -- Bollito Misto di Verdure
It's difficult to imagine summer without mixed boiled vegetables served cold. It's equally difficult to give a recipe, because there really isn't one: its composition depends upon what looks good in the produce section of the supermarket, or what the greengrocer has. In any case, if you make it in bulk, say a heaping salad bowl's worth, and keep it in the refrigerator, you'll have a refreshing side dish for several meals.
It's difficult to imagine summer without mixed boiled vegetables served cold. It's equally difficult to give a recipe, because there really isn't one: its composition depends upon what looks good in the produce section of the supermarket, or what the greengrocer has. In any case, if you make it in bulk, say a heaping salad bowl's worth, and keep it in the refrigerator, you'll have a refreshing side dish for several meals.
A Light Euro Dinner
A light, quick vegetable-based meal for two that's a perfect way to break the ice, from my review of Eat Dangerously!
A light, quick vegetable-based meal for two that's a perfect way to break the ice, from my review of Eat Dangerously!
Apple Fritters: Frittelle di Mela
Apple fritters are a classic treat for all ages. Sweet as a snack, or unsugared with a roast (very traditional).
Apple fritters are a classic treat for all ages. Sweet as a snack, or unsugared with a roast (very traditional).
Ascolana Style Olives: Olive all'Ascolana
Olives, stuffed with a zesty combination of meat and cheese, and fried. A an interesting and unusual side dish.
Olives, stuffed with a zesty combination of meat and cheese, and fried. A an interesting and unusual side dish.
Bagna Caoda
Piemontese conviviality, and a perfect sauce for raw or cooked vegetables, especially roast peppers.
Piemontese conviviality, and a perfect sauce for raw or cooked vegetables, especially roast peppers.
Celery Boats with Cheese Foam: Sedanini alla Spuma di Formaggio
Celery boats with a creamy cheese foam make a perfect antipasto.
Celery boats with a creamy cheese foam make a perfect antipasto.
Meatless Canederli: Canederli di Magro
Delicately flavored meatless bread balls might sound like an odd accompaniment for a stew or roast, but they work very well. From the Dolomites.
Delicately flavored meatless bread balls might sound like an odd accompaniment for a stew or roast, but they work very well. From the Dolomites.
Mushroom Canederli: Canederli ai Funghi.
A delicate side dish that smells of the forest.
A delicate side dish that smells of the forest.
Neapolitan Fritto Misto: Frienno e Magnanno alla Napoletana
A rich Neapolitan mixture of fried meats, fish, veggies, croquettes and more. Elegant, too.
A rich Neapolitan mixture of fried meats, fish, veggies, croquettes and more. Elegant, too.
Onions and Sardines: Cipolle con le Sarde
Onions with sardines, a hearty dish that's perfect for perking up a flagging appetite.
Onions with sardines, a hearty dish that's perfect for perking up a flagging appetite.
Onions and Shallots: Guernitura di Cipolle e Cipolline
Tasty sweet & sour onions to accompany drier meats or fish.
Tasty sweet & sour onions to accompany drier meats or fish.
Pickled Onions: Cipolline Sotto Aceto
Pickled onions: a perfect antipasto, especially when it's hot, and will also go well with fattier meats.
Pickled onions: a perfect antipasto, especially when it's hot, and will also go well with fattier meats.
Pickled Vegetable Medley: Giardiniera
A medley of pickled vegetables: one of the classic elements of an Antipasto Misto
A medley of pickled vegetables: one of the classic elements of an Antipasto Misto
Piemontese Fritto Misto: Fritto Misto alla Piemontese
A delightful mixture of fried meats, vegetables, fruit, and sweets that's fit for a king.
A delightful mixture of fried meats, vegetables, fruit, and sweets that's fit for a king.
Polenta with Beans: Polenta coi Fasoi
Polenta with beans makes for a tasty antipasto, or a nice accompaniment to a roast or stew.
Polenta with beans makes for a tasty antipasto, or a nice accompaniment to a roast or stew.
Ravioli
The traditional genovese specialty can also go nicely as a side dish with a stew, especially if made without the pasta shell.
The traditional genovese specialty can also go nicely as a side dish with a stew, especially if made without the pasta shell.
Spinach Canederli: Canederli agli Spinaci
Similar to Ravioli, but with a Dolomitic twist. Perfect with a stew.
Similar to Ravioli, but with a Dolomitic twist. Perfect with a stew.
Le Aromatiche
A fascinating site dedicated to medicinal and aromatic herbs, with pictures and uses of each, as well as growing tips and where to find them. In Italian & English.
A fascinating site dedicated to medicinal and aromatic herbs, with pictures and uses of each, as well as growing tips and where to find them. In Italian & English.
Asparagi di Campo
Cold marinated wild asparagus. Perfect if the asparagus is very fresh.
Cold marinated wild asparagus. Perfect if the asparagus is very fresh.
How to Stuff an Italian Onion
There are many ways to stuff an onion, and many uses for them stuffed. From Erica De Mane.
There are many ways to stuff an onion, and many uses for them stuffed. From Erica De Mane.
The Homearts Fritto
Predominately vegetarian fritto misto, with cheese & ham cubes too. I'd wonder about the latter.
Predominately vegetarian fritto misto, with cheese & ham cubes too. I'd wonder about the latter.
Salvia Fritta
Fried sage is very dry and very crisp -- an appetizer that would occur to few, but will astonish your guests! It also works nicely as a side dish.
Fried sage is very dry and very crisp -- an appetizer that would occur to few, but will astonish your guests! It also works nicely as a side dish.