Yesterday I decided at the very last moment to cook the super fresh organic peas I had shelled in the morning watching an online tutorial (the benefits of e-learning and the damnation of multitasking!). I prepared stewed green peas, which here in Genoa are also called “peas a la bourgeoisie”. In my opinion this is the best way to enjoy seasonal peas when they are so fresh, pulpy and sweet that half of them disappears in your mouth while shelling them.
Fava beans pesto (or marò): for as long as it takes
Fava beans pesto has been occupying a line in my “post to do” list since last year. It appeared on April, when this blog was just a work...
Italian Riviera artichoke pie: recipe and history
What to do when a huge box of fresh, flavoured, thorny artichokes– a present of your trusted farmer - stand mocking on the table of your...
Polpettone: an irresistible potatoes and green beans tart
Potatoes and green beans polpettone is a flagship dish, a symbol, of the Italian Riviera traditional cuisine: few poor ingredients, wisely...
Sweet milk and children get happy!
Oh, fried sweet milk! When I was a child and we went to the restaurant with my parents – which occurred quite seldom as the best...
The medieval Italian corzetti (or croxetti) with marjoram pesto
UPDATED - I begin this new year with an ancient recipe, ‘cause I need some history, I need stuff which survived the times and requires...
Chickpeas and chard soup (zemin di ceci)
Chickpeas and chard soup is a classic fall recipe of the Italian Riviera. As you know in the past peasants used to cook lots of...
Pansoti (or pansotti), the Italian Riviera ravioli
Pansoti are the typical Italian Riviera ravioli-style pasta to eat at home on Sunday lunch. This is my family recipe. This...
The real Italian Riviera walnut sauce
UPDATED - Here my recipe of the traditional Ligurian walnut sauce and some ideas on how to use walnut sauce. This morning I was strolling...
Torta di Riso: the Italian Riviera Savory Rice Pie
How many times I found myself buying a piece of Savory Rice Pie to stop the hunger pains at lunch time? The reason probably is that this...