Caprese salad

Caprese salad recipe

Although it is so simple it borders the obvious there is no way around Italian cooking without including a caprese salad recipe.

Ciambotta - Aubergine, pepper and potato stew

Ciambotta – Aubergine, pepper and potato stew

The ciambotta vegetable stew with aubergines can be found in different versions throughout south Italy. This version reminds me of summers in Cilento.

Aubergine gratin - Italian Notes

Aubergine gratin with tomatoes and parmesan

When asked to name their favourite food, a lot of Italians mention ‘Melanzane parmigiana’ and once you have tried it, you’ll understand why.

Rinforzo cauliflower salad - Italian Notes

Rinforzo cauliflower salad with peppers and olives

All Italian cookbooks seem to present a version this cauliflower salad, which is originally part of Neapolitan Christmas traditions.

Stuffed veal rollups

Thin slices of a rather inferior cut of meat become tongue-melting wonderful when braised in white wine.