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Nadia Fragnito
Jan 33 min read
Italian cooking: timeless skills and traditions for the future
Traditional Italian home cooking provides the wisdom and skills we need to navigate a world that is increasingly losing touch. Image by...
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Nadia Fragnito
Dec 17, 20248 min read
A Vegan Italian Christmas Menu: Recipes from 'Natale' Cookbook
This menu has been curated with the help of my social media community. I invited followers to vote for their favourite dishes, selecting...
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Nadia Fragnito
Nov 28, 20242 min read
Mostaccioli biscotti - the spices and chocolate of Christmas!
Mostaccioli are an iconic Christmas biscotti from Napoli that captures all the evocative flavours of the festive season. This is a soft,...
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Nadia Fragnito
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Taieddha - a vegan Italian potato casserole with a difference!
Taieddha is a family-friendly vegetable dish from Puglia that elevates the humble ingredients of potatoes, zucchini, rice and...
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Nadia Fragnito
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Have we romanticised cucina povera?
With a growing social consciousness regarding sustainability and plant-based cuisine, has the term 'cucina povera' become idealised...
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Nadia Fragnito
Mar 11, 20246 min read
What to eat and where to eat: tips on vegan Italian travel
Planning a trip to Italy, but feeling a little anxious about what to eat and where? Want to know the best towns to visit, and how to...
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Nadia Fragnito
Feb 25, 20242 min read
Indulge in My Most-Requested 'Sicilian Whole Orange Cake' Recipe
"Whether it's showcased in a cooking class or whipped up for friends, this luscious and zesty easy whole orange cake has been the star of...
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Nadia Fragnito
Jan 10, 20242 min read
How to Make Delicious Focaccia Barese, The No-Knead Bread with some unexpected ingredients
Made with a no-knead unique dough featuring mashed potato, flour and semolina, this Puglian focaccia could become your favourite baked...
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Nadia Fragnito
Dec 9, 20239 min read
Impress Your Guests with this Plant Based Italian Christmas Menu
This is a southern Italian designed menu to inspire your Christmas feasting. Read on to discover the recipes for you to whip up this...
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Nadia Fragnito
Nov 8, 20232 min read
RECIPE: Make your own beautiful ricotta tortellini
What a joy it is to make your own tortellini from scratch. In this recipe we use tofu ricotta as the filling, but a meaty version made...
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Nadia Fragnito
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Staying connected: an act of rebellion
In a world of fast-paced living, technological reliance, dizzying screen time and Thermomixes - how do we stay connected to our human...
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Nadia Fragnito
Aug 20, 20232 min read
RECIPE: Tramezzini Venetian 'crab' sandwiches
I first encountered these special sandwiches on a trip to Venice years ago. Tramezzini are generally triangular shaped, on soft white...
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Nadia Fragnito
Aug 13, 20232 min read
RECIPE: Classic Potato Gnocchi
Homemade gnocchi is about as satisfying as it gets. It may be a little time consuming, but the ingredients are simple and so are the...
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Nadia Fragnito
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Tempeh Ragu with Polenta: a dish to be shared
Taking inspiration from the polenta dishes of Abruzzo, this recipe uses unconventional tempeh as a red meat substitute. Instead of...
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Nadia Fragnito
Jun 26, 20237 min read
Vegan Italian Rum Cake recipe: an iconic celebration cake
Italian Rum Cake is an iconic dessert that overflows with nostalgia and memories of celebration. This multi-layered, rum soaked sponge,...
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Nadia Fragnito
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Try this ultimate vegan version of 'Mozzarella in Carrozza'
No vegan needs to miss out on the indulgence that is a battered, fried, cheesy, crunchy Mozzarella in Carrozza toasted sandwich. This...
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Nadia Fragnito
Apr 20, 20234 min read
Is Puglia Italy’s Most Vegan Friendly Region?
Want to know Italy's most vegan friendly region? This southern region has a traditional cuisine of eggless fresh pasta, abundance of...
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Nadia Fragnito
Apr 5, 20232 min read
RECIPE: Vegan Calamari Pasta - Calamarata
Calamarata is a ring-style pasta that resembles the shape of calamari. For this popular Napoletana pasta, calamari are sauteed in white...
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Nadia Fragnito
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Pizza di Riso Vegan - Easter Rice Pie (Nonna's Version)
This recipe is as close to my family’s version as I could get! After visiting my zia last Easter, I realised her ‘Rice Pizza’ (as Nonna...
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Nadia Fragnito
Mar 27, 20232 min read
RECIPE: Easy Marble Ring Cake (Ciambellone)
Coffee time needs a good homemade cake. One that is created in under an hour, with minimum fuss and very few ingredients. This Italian...
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