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Crostata
This delicious jam tart is perhaps the most popular and baked sweet tart in Italy. It is more usually decorated with a criss-crossed grid...

Silvia Nacamulli
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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Falafel, tahini and salad
Here's the secret to the perfect falafel - you'll want to make them on repeat. The key to success is to use dried chickpeas soaked...

Silvia Nacamulli
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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Tiramisu`
This is such an Italian classic which speaks for itself, and has been one of my signature desserts since my student years. Perfect for...

Silvia Nacamulli
May 23, 20232 min read
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Ginger and orange cod on potato and fennel
The fish is the star in this zesty tray-bake. It is easy to prepare in advance, both marinating the fish and baking the potatoes ahead....

Silvia Nacamulli
May 23, 20232 min read
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Red wine spaghetti
Use plenty of wine for a super simple, stand out supper dish, and cook the spaghetti for the last couple of minutes in the wine sauce. I...

Silvia Nacamulli
May 23, 20231 min read
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Carciofi alla Giudia Jewish-style fried artichokes
These gorgeous, golden, fried flowers are emblematic of Roman, if not all, Italian Jewish cuisine. Its sunflower looks, crispy leaves,...

Silvia Nacamulli
May 23, 20232 min read
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Cavolo nero and butternut squash
A delicious and colourful combination of antioxidant-packed ingredients. I'm quite obsessed with cavolo nero lately, eating it almost...

Silvia Nacamulli
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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Precipizi-struffoli
These tiny Italian fritters make a delicious Chanukah treat! Precipizi is an old Jewish dessert made for Hanukkah that hails from Ancona,...

Silvia Nacamulli
Dec 19, 20223 min read
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Pear and almond spelt tart
A classic combination for the perfect autumnal pud and such a delicious tart! Pear and almond are beautifully matched here. I like to...

Silvia Nacamulli
Dec 11, 20222 min read
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Butternut, red lentil and coconut milk stew
A perfect autumnal vegetarian (even vegan!) dish: earthy, warm and delicious. All freshened up by the lemon grass. Do make it and you'll...

Silvia Nacamulli
Oct 15, 20222 min read
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Triglie con Pinoli e Passerine - Red Mullet with pine nuts and raisins
My mother serves this classic Roman Jewish dish every year before the 25-hour Yom Kippur fast. She likes to use very small red mullet. It...

Silvia Nacamulli
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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Pasta e fagioli - borlotti bean soup
I love this soup. It is a hearty and warming Italian classic which is popular in Rome. In the original recipe the soffritto, the...

Silvia Nacamulli
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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Date, pistachio and hazelnut ‘salami’
A fun treat for your Rosh Hashanah and Succot celebrations. This sweet treat packed full of jammy dates and crunchy pistachios and...

Silvia Nacamulli
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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sticky chicken with dates and pomegranates
This sweet, juicy chicken dish, packed with dates and pomegranate, is perfect for Rosh Hashanah. If you prefer to use chicken on the...

Silvia Nacamulli
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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Burrata and grilled nectarine salad
This refreshing salad is a showstopper. I marinate the nectarines for extra flavour and a sweet twist, but you can skip this step if in a...

Silvia Nacamulli
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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Bagel panzanella salad
Panzanella is a traditional Tuscan salad, made with leftover stale sourdough and plenty of tomatoes. You can certainly stick to the...

Silvia Nacamulli
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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Whipped feta two ways: black garlic & cream cheese and ricotta & lemon
June recipe 2022 – Shavuot and beyond… Whipped feta is such a deliciously ingenious way to make easy tasty dips. You can be as creative...

Silvia Nacamulli
Jun 8, 20222 min read
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Braised lamb shank with red wine and herbs
Photo: Inbal Bar-Oz This delicious and tender slow-cooked lamb is deep in flavour, and a classic which never fails. Easy to prepare ahead...

Silvia Nacamulli
May 12, 20222 min read
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Dolcelatte risotto with rocket and spinach
Creamy Gorgonzola makes this the ultimate comfort food. Photo: Inbal Bar-Oz PREP 10 minutes COOK 30 minutes SERVES 4 Ingredients 3 - 4...

Silvia Nacamulli
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Lemon and poppy seed loaf
A classic combo of poppy seeds and lemon make this zingy bake with its double wammy of lemon syrup and icing. Prefer it less zesty? Skip...

Silvia Nacamulli
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Spiced, baked Portobello mushrooms
The scattering of salty feta gives an extra pop of umami for a scrumptious main course or side dish. It is delicious either hot or at...

Silvia Nacamulli
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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