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
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...
Nadia Fragnito
Dec 9, 20239 min read
Impress Your Guests with this Delicious Plant Based Italian Christmas Menu
This southern Italian vibrant menu is designed to elevate your Christmas feasting experience. Read on to discover the recipes that will...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Nadia Fragnito
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20226 min read
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...
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