[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1565346959431{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] The original “Panzanella” recipe “Panzanella” is a dish of peasant origins. It is a very simple, humble dish, which doesn’t need any cooking and was consumed by farmers who were spending their whole day working in the fields. Stale bread is its main...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1565346170349{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] How to make the perfect Negroni drink Simple and balanced, it's considered to be one of the world’s most famous and popular cocktails. Created in 1919 by Count Negroni - who asked to add a touch of gin rather than soda to his americano,...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1563433362399{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] The only drink you’ll need this summer: Aperol Spritz The spritz is a typical aperitif (“aperitivo”) of the Northern Italy. There are several variants to the spritz cocktail: our favourite version is made with Aperol, with a splash of soda. Here’s the recipe!   Preparation...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1551175609165{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Involtini di melanzane Today we cook one of our favourite dishes: involtini di melanzane, eggplant rolls with Parmesan and ricotta cheese. Simply delicious!   Ingredients: Olive oil Pepper Salt Fresh ricotta Parmigiano Raisins Onions Pecorino Eggplants   Cooking time: 15 minutes   Directions: Fry a little bit the...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1548927020951{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Bombette with pesto and gorgonzola Bombette are small rolls of thinly sliced meat wrapped around a tasty filling.  A very flavourful, rustic and intense recipe!   Ingredients: Olive oil Gorgonzola Pepper Salt Garlic Pesto Parsley Rosemary Sliced veals   Cooking time: 2 minutes   Directions for bombette with...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1547203382759{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Stuffed bell peppers Stuffed bell peppers are a fancy way to serve peppers. They are so easy, delicious and impressive enough to serve for special occasions or special guests!   Ingredients: Bell peppers Olive oil Pepe trito Bread crumbs Black pepper Salt ...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1541786548235{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Abruzzo stuffing Abruzzo stuffing is one of the most universal stuffing that you can put anywhere. Bell peppers, eggplants, fish: you can stuff anything you want!   Ingredients: Bell peppers Zucchini Garlic Origan Pecorino Bell peppers Salt Basil Parsley Chopped tomatoes Italian...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1540543920686{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Lentil soup What's cooking today in Abruzzo? Lentil soup! This is the real comfort food, very tasty and healthy! Ingredients: Onions Celery Carots Water Rosemary Black pepper Salt Tomato Bay leaf Olive oil Sage Italian sausage Lentils   Cooking time: 50 minutes   Directions: Wash the lentils. Add...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1583411675978{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] 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...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1533135956102{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Stuffed black mussels Black mussels stuffed with bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, bread crumb, eggs, pecorino cheese, parsley, basil...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1530289644294{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Paccheri with tuna Paccheri, tuna, little fresh tomato, capers...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1530290429990{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] 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...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1527259588606{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] 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,...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1526042098487{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] 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...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1524827411784{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] 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...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1522410025153{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] 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...

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1521807052485{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1521807432989{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Stuffed Artichokes Recipe Today we're gonna prepare stuffed artichokes. Basically it's an artichoke soup with cacio e ovo stuffing based with bread and eggs. Ingredients: Fresh artichockes Extra virgin olive oil Garlic Pecorino Salt Black pepper Parsley Basil Bread crumbs Parmigiano Reggiano ...

CARDI FRITTI RECIPE Called "cardi" in Italian, cardoons are a thistlelike vegetable which is used in European countries, and is especially popular in the region of Abruzzo, Italy. It is, however, sadly neglected by most Americans, although they do grow wild in America. Cooked cardoons are...

Cavatelli alla ventricina recipe Ventricina is a distinct salami made in a variety of ways all over Abruzzo. The main ingredients are always nice cuts of pork meat and fat, dried red peppers and fennel seeds. The flavour can be sweet or spicy, and some ventricina...

Potato risotto alla vastese recipe This is a quick rice dish that the grandmothers of Vasto have passed down to us. Homemade tomato sauce makes it even tastier.   Ingredients for 4 70g pancetta (unsmoked bacon) diced ½ of a medium onion chopped 2 sticks celery chopped 4...

Lentil Chestnut Soup Recipe There are several small mountain towns in Abruzzo where lentils are a main staple and many families grow them in the garden. Lentils are harvested by hand, impurities are picked out by hand, and then they are stored in cloth sacks. Santo...

Roasted Artichoke Recipe Try to buy small artichokes that are fairly uniform in size so they will roast evenly. If possible buy the ones with larger stems; they are good eating. Use a roasting pan that is flat on the bottom and just large enough to...

Polpette Cacio e Uova Recipe “Cace e Ove” or Cacio e Uova is a very popular dish all over the province of Chieti. As often is the case with Abruzzo cuisine, it's a dish that was created using leftovers and low-cost ingredients. In the past meat...

Cavatelli recipe In some parts of Italy this pasta is also known as gnocchetti or seashells. The rolling and forming of the pasta is not done for aesthetic reasons. It is practical in that the ridges and/or small pockets in the cavatelli help to pick up...