๐ฌ๐ง Close by the newly restored Teatro Piccinni and in the middle of the Murat Quarter is one of the best seafood restaurants in Bari. With a great choice of warm and cold starters and a good variety of seafood this restaurant is perfect for a business lunch or a dinner with friends. Dishes are inspired by the rich Apulian tradition and refreshed with creative … Continue reading Ristorante Opera, Bari ๐ค๐ฝ๐ฎ๐น
๐ฌ๐ง This restaurant is fast becoming a point of reference for fine dining in Polignano, after its recent establishment around a year ago, despite the difficulties the sector is facing in the aftermath of the pandemic lockdown. The initial discovery of this restaurant was almost by accident as we were looking for a place where to have lunch as a group of friends and were … Continue reading Ristorante Jamantรจ, Polignano ๐ค๐ฝ๐ฎ๐น
The inspiration for this recipe is coming from some picnic food my mother used to prepare when there was the possibility to do some quick and easy cooking on site. This is a quick and tasty recipe that is also suitable for larger quantities as party food. The marinaded meat can be prepared well in advance and the actual cooking can be done just before … Continue reading Lemon Chicken Fillets ๐๐๐ฟ
๐ฎ๐น Chez nous รจ un nuovo ristorante gourmet a Bitonto con cucina raffinata e servizio eccellente. Una vera chicca con piatti preparati e presentati con grande cura con ingredienti locali accuratamente selezionati. Per questo primo assaggio siamo andati con dei piatti tutti di pesce ma sicuramente da provare anche i piatti di terra. Un ambiente raffinato e piacevole con una cucina di classe che si … Continue reading Chez nous, Bitonto ๐ฝ๐ค๐ฎ๐น
This is a simple all-season salad that I like to prepare for a quick lunch or as a side salad with other seafood dishes. The inspiration comes from the Mediterranean tradition of preparing fresh salads with locally available and fresh ingredients, with contrasting textures and flavours. I always keep the dressing as simple as possible to let the main ingredients do their own work and … Continue reading Rocket, Tomato and Tuna Salad ๐ ๐๐ฅ
This is one of the first dessert recipes I have learned to make and I loved it because there is no cooking involved and it can be the base for many variation son the theme: fruit based, assorted creams, vegan version, diabetic version, etc … This is now a classic in Italian cuisine but its history is probably not older than my age as it … Continue reading Tiramisรน ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ง
This recipe is perfect for a one-pot main course when the temperature starts coming down and we seek for some comfort food. I think the base for this preparation is possibly originated in the French cuisine tradition and I have made my own variations and adaptations following this school of thought. The final result is a very tasty and filling main course, easy to prepare, … Continue reading Mushroom Chicken with Rice ๐๐๐
This recipe is the result of various trials to find the right balance of ingredients for a classic of Italian cuisine but in vegan and low-gi version. I actually prepare this as a summer treat when I meet with my friend Maria who is vegan. Finding a tasty dessert that is likeable for both a vegan and diabetic diet is a bit of a challenge, … Continue reading Mixed Berry Vegan Panna Cotta ๐๐๐ฎ
Eggs Royale is definitely one of my favourite brunch dishes and I love having it in a restaurant or cook it at home. Sometimes I do not the time to actualy prepare it as it should be done, following the original preparation for poached eggs. I have found a shortcut alternative that saves time and cn be prepared also in a minimalist kitchen just with … Continue reading Eggs Royale ๐ฅ๐ฃ๐บ๐ธ
๐ฌ๐ง On the picturesque market square of the old city of Bari, Piazza Mercantile, is one my favourite seafood restaurants in Apulia for quality of food and service. Dishes are inspired by the rich Apulian tradition and refreshed with creative touches by chef Daniele Caldarulo, a representative of a long-standing family tradition of cooking. A modern and innovative style in presenting quality seafood ingredients, like … Continue reading Black & White ๐ค๐ฝ๐ฎ๐น
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