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Sophia Loren’s Ricotta condita

4 April 2025 36 Comments

One of the more memorable culinary discoveries I made during my trip to Puglia last spring was a delightful snack of puff pastry rounds filled with a creamy and savory filling called rustici leccesi. A foodie friend who lived in Lecce brought me to the Caffè Alvino on piazza Sant’Onorio,

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Abbacchio alla romana (Roman Style Roast Lamb)

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Torta Pasqualina (Easter Pie from Liguria)

Naples and Campania

Pizza rustica (Easter Cheese and Salumi Pie)

pastas, soups and risottos/primi piatti

Stracciatella alla romana

pastas, soups and risottos/primi piatti

Sciusceddu alla messinese

mains/secondi piatti

Agnello brodettato (Roman Easter Lamb Stew)

mains/secondi piatti

Costolette d'abbacchio fritte (Roman-Style Breaded Lamb Chops)

Naples and Campania

Casatiello (Neapolitan Easter Bread)

snack

Uova sode in salsa verde (Hard Boiled Eggs in 'Green Sauce')

dessert/dolci

Pastiera Napoletana

Emilia-Romagna

Lasagne agli asparagi (Asparagus Lasagna)

starters/antipasti

Romeo Salta's Easter Salad

Maritozzi

Pasta con la ricotta (Pasta and Ricotta Cheese)

Spaghetti al nero di seppia (Spaghetti with Squid Ink)

Pastiera Napoletana

Sophia Loren's Ricotta condita

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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.