The gift of slowing down with pasta
It’s no great surprise that I love pasta. But what I love the most about making pasta from scratch is what it can do for you...
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Nadia Fragnito
- Sep 9
- 3 min
Introducing the 2nd edition of Discovering Vegan Italian
I’d like to introduce to you the revamped 2nd edition of my first cookbook, Discovering Vegan Italian. It was originally published in...
Nadia Fragnito
- Aug 9
- 2 min
10 Easy Vegan Italian Weeknight Meals (not just pasta!)
Looking for easy weeknight meals that are plant-based, satisfying and Italian? Enjoy this round up of 10 dinner dishes (or lunch) from my...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jul 31
- 3 min
The street kids of Naples, scugnizzi and fried pizza dough
One hot night at a Naples pizzeria, a dish called Scugnizzi catches my attention. This antipasto is made up of strips of fried pizza...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jul 17
- 3 min
FROM THE UPCOMING COOKBOOK: Fettuccine al Burro recipe
As I place the finishing touches to my upcoming cookbook - a new and improved 2nd edition of Discovering Vegan Italian - I wanted to...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jul 3
- 2 min
RECIPE: Bruschetta with tofu ricotta and blistered tomatoes
Bruschetta is a classic starter to any Italian meal, but this recipe goes a step further with its creamy tofu ricotta layer. Sprinkle...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jun 26
- 3 min
In memory of Nonna: the heroes we choose
Nonna has been gone for exactly two years today. And her memory feels stronger than ever. I suppose we choose to value who we value, we...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jun 13
- 6 min
TRAVEL: Vegan in Turin - where to eat!
Unexpectedly, some of the most exciting vegan Italian food can be found in Turin (Torino). Here is my latest guide to help you feast as a...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jun 5
- 1 min
RECIPE: Nourishing Potato & Spinach Soup
I swear by the medicinal properties of this soup - for the body and for the spirit. Its simplicity and handful of unfancy ingredients...
Nadia Fragnito
- May 23
- 6 min
TRAVEL: Off the beaten track - the town of Molinara
It’s high time I created a blog about one of the places in Italy I hold most dear. Molinara. You won’t find it within the pages of a...
Nadia Fragnito
- May 16
- 2 min
RECIPE: Soft polenta with tomato sugo
Polenta isn't only a northern and central Italian dish. Nor does it need a rich accompaniment of meat or dairy. Try this soft southern...
Nadia Fragnito
- Apr 21
- 7 min
How I broke free from the Cult of Thin: YOU are more than a body
We've been brainwashed to have a cult-like mindset. And the cultish lie is this: if you are not slim or if you have put on weight, you...
Nadia Fragnito
- Feb 9
- 3 min
RECIPE: Make your own EASY gluten-free fresh pasta!
Experience the joy of silky, fresh pasta - but gluten free! You will be pleasantly surprised how wonderful the texture is once it is...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jan 22
- 6 min
PART 2: 10 important steps to self-publishing your cookbook
In the last blog we started with your theme and getting clear on the ‘why’ of your cookbook. Now it's time to get practical. Let’s get...
Nadia Fragnito
- Dec 20, 2021
- 7 min
RECIPE: An Italian Christmas Menu #2
Here is a menu filled with all the indulgence of an Italian-style Christmas. But vegan! I'm so excited to share these dishes with you and...
Nadia Fragnito
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
RECIPE: Biscotti (Cantucci)
This is a wonderful biscuit to bake, particularly at Christmas. Add some festive style ingredients by including your favourite dried...
Nadia Fragnito
- Oct 17, 2021
- 4 min
PART 1: How to create a unique cookbook
It is said that we each have a book within us. Perhaps it's a self-help book, a Mills and Boon romance saga or an anthology of poetry....
Nadia Fragnito
- Aug 7, 2021
- 1 min
RECIPE: Spaghetti Mushroom Calamari
King oyster mushrooms make a fantastic and healthy plant based substitute for calamari. Instead of preparing your own mushroom calamari...
Nadia Fragnito
- Mar 20, 2021
- 4 min
RECIPE: Braciole with slow cooked sauce
I'm excited to bring you the latest culinary re-creation from my childhood: Braciole. In many southern Italian homes, thin slices of beef...
Nadia Fragnito
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Honouring your food traditions.
As vegans, we’re not only saying goodbye to the food itself, we’re giving up a seat at a table in which we were once a valued guest of...