Vegetarian

Insalata di finocchi e arance rosse- Sicilian salad

Insalata di finocchi e arance rosse- Sicilian salad

This is one of my favourite early spring salads and a good way to say farewell to two great winter products- fennel and blood oranges.

Although this recipe originated in Sicily, my family has adopted it long ago with great pleasure- it's a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavours, with a "kick" of licorice taste provided by the fennel..all tied together but a generous amount of Extra Virgin!

Schiacciata con l'uva- winemaker's cake

Schiacciata con l'uva- winemaker's cake

This traditional Tuscan cake is prepared just in harvest season collecting the grapes directly from the vineyards once they are juicy and fully ripe. Here in Toronto you can use any type of red, small and seeded grapes (seeds give the crunchiness and remind of the wine grapes which are all seeded)....

Farinata con cavolo nero

Farinata con cavolo nero

During such a cold winter it’s all but natural to turn to earthy, warm comfort food.
This typical rustic Farinata (or porridge) is made with two key winter ingredients- polenta and black kale. It’s pure peasant food- thicker than a soup, it’s a full meal on its own.