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
- Aug 20
- 2 min
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...
Nadia Fragnito
- Aug 13
- 2 min
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...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jul 5
- 2 min
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...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jun 12
- 2 min
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...
Nadia Fragnito
- Apr 20
- 4 min
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...
Nadia Fragnito
- Apr 5
- 2 min
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...
Nadia Fragnito
- Feb 20
- 5 min
RECIPES: A Vegan Carnevale (Zeppole & Walnut Ragu Lasagne)
Carnevale is a time to whip up your most indulgent dishes and feast. I've chosen two of my favourite 'Fat Tuesday' vegan recipes: Zeppole...
Nadia Fragnito
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
RECIPE: Leftover spaghetti? Spaghetti Frittata is the answer.
This is one of my favourite ways to use leftovers. If you happen to find last night's pasta sitting in the fridge (because you didn't go...
Nadia Fragnito
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
RECIPES: 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, 2022
- 3 min
RECIPE: 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, 2022
- 3 min
RECIPE: Fettuccine al Burro
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, 2022
- 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 5, 2022
- 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 16, 2022
- 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
- Feb 9, 2022
- 3 min
RECIPE: Make your own EASY gluten-free fresh pasta!
Experience the joy of fresh pasta - but gluten free AND vegan! You will be pleasantly surprised just how wonderful the texture is. Before...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jan 22, 2022
- 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
- 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...
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