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A Vegan Italian Christmas Menu: Recipes from 'Natale' Cookbook

5 days ago8 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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Mostaccioli biscotti - the spices and chocolate of Christmas!

Nadia Fragnito

Nov 282 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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Taieddha - a vegan Italian potato casserole with a difference!

Nadia Fragnito

Sep 202 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 93 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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What to eat and where to eat: tips on vegan Italian travel

Nadia Fragnito

Mar 116 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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Indulge in My Most-Requested 'Sicilian Whole Orange Cake' Recipe

Nadia Fragnito

Feb 252 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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How to Make Delicious Focaccia Barese, The No-Knead Bread with some unexpected ingredients

Nadia Fragnito

Jan 102 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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Impress Your Guests with this Plant Based Italian Christmas Menu

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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RECIPE: Make your own beautiful ricotta tortellini

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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RECIPE: Tramezzini Venetian 'crab' sandwiches

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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Tempeh Ragu with Polenta: a dish to be shared

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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Vegan Italian Rum Cake recipe: an iconic celebration cake

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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Try this ultimate vegan version of 'Mozzarella in Carrozza'

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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Is Puglia Italy’s Most Vegan Friendly Region?

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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RECIPE: Vegan Calamari Pasta - Calamarata

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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Pizza di Riso Vegan - Easter Rice Pie (Nonna's Version)

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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RECIPE: Easy Marble Ring Cake (Ciambellone)

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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RECIPES: A Vegan Carnevale (Zeppole & Walnut Ragu Lasagne)

Nadia Fragnito

Feb 20, 20235 min read

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...

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Cookbook released

March 14th!

Cookbook released

March 14th!