…in the posts here on Memorie di Angelina describing technique to you in some considerable detail—to try to recreate for you the actual experience of cooking the dish.But words can…
Pasta con la cicoria (Pasta with Chicory)
…like Angelina were said to be especially fond of leafy green vegetables, so much so that they were sometimes called mangiafoglie, or ‘leaf eaters’ (just as Tuscans are sometime called…
Spinaci ripassati in padella (Sautéed Spinach)
…and that’s the way that Angelina used to do it. Notes The in padella technique, as mentioned, can be used with just about any leafy vegetable. You can judge for…
A Word of Thanks
Dear readers, Just a quick word to let you know that Memorie di Angelina now has well over 2000 followers via email, readers and various social networks, up from 1500…
Lasagne alla bolognese (Bolognese Lasagna)
…northern and southern poles of Italian cuisine: Lasagna for Carnival, or lasagna di carnevale from Campania—the kind of lasagna that nonna Angelina made—and Bolognese Lasagna, or lasagne alla bolognese, from…
A Word of Thanks
Dear readers, Memorie di Angelina has reached another milestone: it now has over 750 followers and subscribers! Some of you follow the blog through Google Friends Connect, some through…
Zitoni al forno con le polpettine (Baked Ziti with Tiny Meatballs)
…A large ball of fresh mozzarella For the meatballs: 1/4 recipe for Angelina’s Meatloaf Directions Step 1: You begin by shallow-frying little meatballs, about the size of a cherry or…
Ada Boni: Il Talismano della FelicitÃ
…Angelina’s speciality!) The following, slightly shorter chapters, are devoted to rice, gnocchi, and polenta. Of course, there are lots of risotto recipes—including risotto alla milanese, risotto alla sbirraglia, risotto con…
