Artichokes thrive in Rome’s climate, so they are very popular in the city. Two main recipes include them:Alla Giudia(Jewish-style above) andalla Romana(Roman-style). Don’t worry, you are allowed to prefer either without fear of reprisal, but the Jewish ones almost always come out ...
Nettles taste a bit like the lovechild of spinach and an artichoke. They don’t have the chalky feel of spinach and are milder in flavor, but they do have a little of the mineral/metallic/plastic tang that artichokes always seem to have. There’s a hint of lemon in there as well, an...
Remove the paella pan from the heat. Taste and add more salt if needed, but without stirring the rice and vegetables much. Scatter the tomatoes, artichokes, and fava beans over the rice, and cover the pan tightly with foil. Leave to rest for 10 minutes. Take off the foil with gusto to...
a dacha in the USSR was a symbol of success and high social status. But even a certain patina of elitism could not completely erase in people’s memory the pre-revolutionary dacha way of life. True, no one grew asparagus or sowed artichokes like Anton Chekhov in Melikhovo. But many dacha...
Artichokes are the quintessential Roman vegetable and fiori di zucca – batter-fried stuffed courgette blossom – is another unmissable side dish. Roman pizzahas a thin crust and is best when baked in a wood-fired oven, but you can also find lots of great pizza by the slice. ...
(or Tambouras)is a savoury pie made with red or yellow pumpkin.Artichokes with tsitsidiaare served withkoukiabeans.Amanitesfeature mushrooms gathered in specific months (usually after the first rains) that are fried with lemon and salt.Masourakia(or mastihakia) is a sweet that is ...
I always make a beeline for the Brothers Products stand and grab some of my favorite dips, like the homemade “Kitchen Sink” hummus, an addictive blend of chickpeas, jalapeños, cilantro, artichokes and roasted red peppers. Once you’ve made your purchases, it’s always fun to stroll ...
These seasonal vegetables are typically prepared in two renowned styles: “Carciofi alla Romana,” artichokes stuffed with herbs and simmered in olive oil and water, and “Carciofi alla Giudia,” a specialty of Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, where the artichokes are deep-fried to a crisp finish. You...
the restaurants along this busy street seem to struggle. We ate at the equally popularBa’Ghettoacross the street. The artichokes were fantastic, but the poor service left us with a bit of a sour taste – I wouldn’t go back. I’d say this applies to most of the “famous...
For mains, the slow-roasted leg of lamb is a must-try. Just touch it with your fork and watch the meat break away, cushioning itself in a bed of creamy polenta. Crispy artichokes on top add a hint of salt and crunch. The seafood risotto is brimming with mussels, clams, squid and pr...