…the mix, some include zucchini and even fried eggplant. Not all include garlic or oregano, while others call for some grated pecorino cheese. And for the fall and winter, try…
Brodo vegetale (Vegetable Broth)
…particularly flavorful. In the warmer months, vegetables like zucchini and spinach. Some vegetables do not really lend themselves to broth. I avoid cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli or the like,…
Le virtù (Abruzzese “Seven Virtues” Minestrone)
…zucchini, artichoke, green, leafy vegetables like Swiss chard, escarole, green endive or spinach, Savoy cabbage, fennel and potatoes are all excellent choices. The true recipe calls for more meats than…
Tubetti cacio e uova (Tubetti with Egg and Cheese)
…or lasagna di carnevale, and it is used as a kind of condiment or vegetables like zucchini, chicory or peas. It is also added, as a final florish, to lamb…
Tiella pugliese (Puglia Potato and Mussel Casserole)
…zucchini interspersed with the potato. Some recipes call for breadcrumbs on top and/or interspersed with the other ingredients. And some recipes call for a mixture of grated parmesan and pecorino…
Italian Food Culture: A primer
…only in the breach. Italians still do follow it by and large. Asparagus is for the spring, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers for the summer, mushrooms for the fall, cabbage and hearty…
Minestrone: A Primer
…with the oil and absorb the flavor of all the vegetables that have preceded it.This time around, I used butternut squash, zucchini, potatoes and green beans: Step 3: Now add…