Memorie di Angelina - Easy authentic Italian recipes

Tagliatelle alla crema di asparagi (Tagliatelle with Asparagus Cream Sauce)

21 March 2025 39 Comments

I made this festive chicken dish from Abruzzo, pollo alla Franceschiello, as the second course for this year’s Befana dinner with dear friends whose family hails from the region. It was a big hit with our guests—and with me—so I thought I should share it with you. The dish is

Ribollita (Tuscan Minestrone)

7 March 2025 44 Comments

Torta di patate alla trentina (Potato Pie)

28 February 2025 34 Comments

pasta

Cannelloni ricotta e spinaci (Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni)

starters/antipasti

Vignarola (Roman Spring Vegetable Medley)

dessert/dolci

Tiramisù alle fragole (Strawberry Tiramisu)

Puglia

Agnello e piselli (Lamb and Peas)

starters/antipasti

Carciofi alla romana (Roman Style Artichokes)

dessert/dolci

Fragole al vino rosso (Strawberries in Red Wine)

mains/secondi piatti

Abbacchio alla romana (Roman Style Roast Lamb)

pasta

Pasta salmone e piselli (Pasta with Salmon and Peas)

Rome and Lazio

For a May Day Picnic: Fave e pecorino (Fava Beans and Pecorino)

starters/antipasti

Asparagi all'agro (Asparagus with Lemon and Olive Oil)

sides/contorno

Cipolline novelle con piselli (Spring Onions and Peas)

starters/antipasti

Strudel salato con asparagi e prosciutto

dessert/dolci

Scarpaccia dolce viareggina (Sweet Zucchini Tart)

Maritozzi

Pasta con la ricotta (Pasta and Ricotta Cheese)

Spaghetti al nero di seppia (Spaghetti with Squid Ink)

Parmigiana di melanzane alla siciliana (Sicilian Style Eggplant Parmesan)

Ribollita (Tuscan Minestrone)

Welcome to Memorie di Angelina!

I’m Frank. I’m an international lawyer by day, but when I get home at night, I like nothing better than to cook. I’ve always loved to cook, ever since I was barely tall enough to peer over the top of a stove. Cooking is the best way I know to unwind from a stressful day’s work. And sharing the dishes I make is a profound way to connect with friends and loved ones.