The “Gran” Daddy of Abruzzo!

By AbruzzoCibus
On Oct 11, 2018

The “Gran” Daddy of Abruzzo! The Gran Sasso, the mountain with the tallest peak in all of the Apennines located west of Pescara on Abruzzo’s northwestern border with Marche and Lazio. The mountain has a storied history from housing the prison where Mussolini was held before the Nazi’s raided it by soldiers flying in on

Abruzzo Abbondanza!

By AbruzzoCibus
On Oct 04, 2018

Abruzzo Abbondanza! What does that mean? What is Abruzzo? What is this word “Abbondanza”? Allow me to explain, and allow yourself to discover. Abruzzo is a region in central east Italy geographically and part of the south culturally. The Abruzzo landscape is made up of majestic mountains both rocky and with heavy natural growth, but

Broccoli and sausage pasta

By AbruzzoCibus
On Sep 07, 2018

Broccoli and sausage pasta This is comfort food at its best: paccheri pasta, Italian sausage and broccoli! Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil Black pepper Salt Garlic Pepe trito (if you have it) Broccoli Italian sausage Paccheri pasta Cooking time: 15 minutes Directions: Cut and clean the fresh broccoli, and split them in four. Bring

Stuffed black mussels

By AbruzzoCibus
On Aug 01, 2018

Stuffed black mussels Black mussels stuffed with bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, bread crumb, eggs, pecorino cheese, parsley, basil... A great appetizer! Ingredients: Black mussels Olive oil White wine Bread crumbs Bell pepper Eggs Chopped tomatoes Garlic Salt Pepper Basil Parsley Pecorino cheese Tomatoes (for the sauce) Cooking time: 15 minutes Directions: Create the stuffing

Paccheri with tuna

By AbruzzoCibus
On Jun 29, 2018

Paccheri with tuna Paccheri, tuna, little fresh tomato, capers... this is an awesome dish, expecially in the summer! Ingredients: Tomatoes Olive oil Salt Garlic Parsley Black olives Onions White wine Tuna Capers Cooking time: 15 minutes Directions: Place the paccheri in a large pot of salted boiling water. In the meantime, combine garlic and

Carpaccio

By AbruzzoCibus
On Jun 08, 2018

Carpaccio Carpaccio is a fabulous appetizer to serve when entertaining guests. It looks and tastes great and it's easy to prepare. Ingredients: Olive oil Lemon juice Pepper Salt Mushrooms Parmigiano reggiano Sliced veal Cooking time: 30 minutes Directions: Thinly slice the fresh pore mushrooms, then put a little bit of olive oil, salt,

Soffritto

By AbruzzoCibus
On May 25, 2018

Soffritto Soffritto is the foundation of every successful sauce! Ingredients: Celery Onions Carrots Extra virgin olive oil Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Directions: Take the three vegetables (celery, onion, carrots), chop them really finely. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and gently fry the celery, carrot, onion and bay leaves until golden, about

Aglio, olio and pepe trito

By AbruzzoCibus
On May 11, 2018

Aglio, olio and pepe trito Something fast and easy to cook: aglio, olio & pepe trito. It takes 2 minutes to do it! Ingredients: Spaghetti Extra virgin olive oil Sault Garlic Pepe trito Cooking time: 12 minutes Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the

Straccetti with rucola and parmigiano

By AbruzzoCibus
On Apr 27, 2018

Straccetti with rucola and parmigiano Today we’re gonna cook straccetti with rucola and parmigiano. A traditional, very easy and quick italian recipe! Ingredients: Tomatoes Parmigiano reggiano Pepper Salt Garlic Flour Rucola Balsamic vinegar Olive oil Sliced veal Cooking time: 20 seconds Directions: Cut the fresh rucola in large pieces. Put them in a

Saffron risotto (risotto alla milanese)

By AbruzzoCibus
On Mar 30, 2018

Saffron Risotto Recipe Today we’re gonna cook risotto alla milanese, a traditional, colourful saffron risotto from Lombardy but with an Abruzzo twist. We're gonna use extra virgin olive oil and pecorino! Ingredients: Vegetable broth Salt Parsley Saffron Carnaroli rice Onions Bay leaf White wine Extra virgin olive oil Pecorino Cooking time: 20 minutes