Stuffed Squid with Peas
Fabrizio Lucci
10 May 2013
May’s arrival signals sweet relief at home, with the sweetest peas and tender fave being popped by Mamma, who knows that the vegetable garden’s hungry
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Here is where I share my tips and secrets about Abruzzo (and beyond), Italy, so you can learn about what makes Abruzzo shine before you arrive on your next trip.
If you are curious about the local venues, traditional food and recipes, common sayings in dialect, and what to expect on your travels, grab your espresso and immerse yourself in our blog!
You can also read through our travelers’ stories to see firsthand what Abruzzo has to offer.
I’m happy to show you the beautiful landscapes, culture, food and traditions of Abruzzo and my other favorite Italian regions such as Puglia, Sicily, Emilia Romagna and much more!
Ciao for now, Fabrizio.
Cooking With Mamma: homemade lasagne with artichokes
Fabrizio Lucci
14 March 2013
Lasagne are one of the most famous Italian food. You can cook them in many ways (meat, fish, vegetables) but one of Mamma Anna Maria’s
Cooking with Mamma: Cheese & Egg Balls
Fabrizio Lucci
7 March 2013
The Pallotte cac’ e ‘ove are a gastronomic specialty of southern Abruzzo. They come from the farming tradition where few and simple ingredients made delicious
Cooking With Mamma: homemade cavatelli with vegetables
Fabrizio Lucci
28 February 2013
Cavatelli are a kind of small pasta traditional of Southern Italy that look like miniature hot dog buns. You can eat cavatelli with different kind
Conchiglie stuffed with Cheese, Sausage & Truffle
Fabrizio Lucci
19 January 2013
Baked pasta dishes are the ultimate luxury feast to enjoy when the snow is swirling or a biting wind is whistling outside and you have
Cooking With Mamma: Scrippelle, a Christmas dessert
Fabrizio Lucci
28 December 2012
Typical at Christmas time in Abruzzo, scrippelle are very good to eat throughout the year and our favourite way to eat potatoes. Children adore them!
The Edible Christmas Present – Italian Cookery Holiday
Fabrizio Lucci
8 December 2012
Christmas comes but once a year, as for so many of us do holidays abroad, but how to go about combining the two to create
Cooking with Mamma: Ravioli with Sugar
Fabrizio Lucci
26 February 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNNMtAwYjfI This recipe is an alternative Abruzzo recipe on the classic Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta cheese. The Ravioli with Sugar is a traditional favourite
Cooking with Mamma Anna Maria: Cicerchiata
Fabrizio Lucci
21 February 2012
https://youtu.be/-5Gy8KKs-Vw Cicerchiata is a wreath of little fried balls of sweet dough stuck together with honey and almonds. It’s a traditional Abruzzo Carnival dessert found
Cooking with Mamma Anna Maria: Polenta with pork ribs and sausage sauce
Fabrizio Lucci
12 February 2012
https://youtu.be/eILe6OB9pdU Ingredients: pork ribs or pancetta (bacon) sausages homemade tomato sauce 1 onion extra virgin olive oil fennel seeds polenta salt Cooking time: about 40
