Recipes by madonna del piatto

roasted eggplants alla marinara

lazy basil eggplant sformato

mushroom and truffle ravioli

My first book signing here at Alla Madonna del Piatto after this year’s first cooking class. I was so thrilled! (photo Kara Buchner)What a month…

roasted sweet pepper rolls in tomato sauce

deliciously satisfying stuffed pepper rollsIn my life there are happy peppers and sad peppers. At a first sight…

Umbrian-style panzanella salad

summer in a dish, the real Umbrian panzanellaIf you ask a food writer who is worth her(his) salt what “authentic” Italian food really is, she will…

white peach and rose-water tiramisu

delicate, melt in the mouth tiramisu with a heart of sweet white peachesI don’t know how a fruit can be so…

pork saltimbocca with guanciale and grapes

After a fairly wet spring and a blazing hot summer, Italian wine-makers have high expectations for their wines.…

garbanzo bean farinata with caramelized onions and rosemary

As you probably know Italians have a long tradition of eating vegan food. You didn’t know it? Well, think about…

brustengolo, an ancient Umbrian olive oil and polenta fruitcake

An Umbrian traditional fruitcake, brustengolo is a healthy snack made with polenta flour, lots of nuts and…

PEAR-AMISU

looking for a dessert idea for the holidays? how about tiramisu with pears, a wine syrup and lots of spices for a delightful seasonal treat?Of all…