The Neapolitan pasta and pumpkin is a poor but hydrating, fresh and light dish that is often prepared in Naples in summer, given the availability of the characteristic Neapolitan pumpkin, with green skin and orange inside. A delicacy much more nutrient than the classic Halloween pumpkin we see during fall. It is tasty and sweet. […]
Arancini di riso – Italian rice balls
Arancini are a delicious dish suitable as an appetizer or as a snack. It is a simple dish to prepare that lends itself to many variations. In fact, these beautiful rice balls can be seasoned with peas, mushrooms… Even, by adding minced meat and tomato sauce, and changing shape, they turn into suppli’. This is […]
Spaghetti alla puveriello
Spaghetti alla Puveriello: Naples’ 5-Minute Post-War Comfort Food Born in the streets of Napoli during the post-war years, Spaghetti alla Puveriello (Poor Man’s Spaghetti) is proof that simplicity and flavor aren’t mutually exclusive. This humble dish is quick, delicious, nutritious—and even the kids devour it. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate weeknight savior. […]
Beans and escarole soup recipe
It’s still winter so we have to cheer ourselves up with something warm and nourishing. Today’s recipe is a completely vegan endive and bean soup. If you don’t have dry beans, replace them with already boiled canned ones. Ingredients: 300 grams dried cannellini beans 400 grams escarole 1 cloves of garlic 1 fresh chilli […]
‘E Scagliuozzi. An easy appetizer recipe
You can find them in pizzerias and in “friggitorias” (fried food shops) but also in street food cart shops. Fried polenta or, as they are called in Napoli, “‘e scagliuozzi” are a mouth-watering appetizer made with corn flour. To prepare them you need few ingredients and little time. Read how to prepare them in 10 […]
Stuffed bell peppers. The Neapolitan recipe.
Alongside the mixed cold cuts, potato croquettes and mozzarella in carrozza, there is a delicious appetizer that can also be eaten as a second course. ‘E puparuole ‘mbuttunati. (The stuffed bell peppers) Preparing this dish is not at all difficult and you will surely be mouth-watering and make a great impression on your guests. Here […]
Spaghetti pomodoro e basilico
Instead of eating fast food, make yourself a plate of spaghetti. It takes a few minutes and is a real treat. Spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil is an institution in Naples. Learn how to prepare them by following this quick and easy recipe for 4 people. Ingredients: Spaghetti or vermicelli pasta 320 grams Fresh […]
‘A Pizza ‘e scarole. A must from our Christmas menu.
In Napoli, ‘a pizza ‘e scarole Or ‘a pizza cu ‘a scarola (endive escarola pizza) is never missing from the Christmas menu. It is a delight served as an appetizer on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day but it is good at any time of the year! Traditionally in Napoli lard is used but we […]
