Tag Archives: Cucina Povera Napoletana

A favorite dish on a cold winters day, this thick and hardy minestra is “molto cremosa” as they say. The creaminess coming from the starches in the rice and potatoes. Continue reading →

Pasta Fasul – well that is just pure love on a plate. One of those dishes I crave like chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese.
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Almost as famous as Neapolitan pizza are Neapolitan fritti – bite sized fried delights that are made in most every kitchen in Napoli, served as antipasti in most pizzerias and restaurants and a favorite street food sold by the friggitorie. Continue reading →

There are two things that are synonymous with Easter in Napoli – Pastiera – the ricotta and wheat based pie that is like a cheesecake on steroids and its equally indulgent antithesis – the rustic and savory Casatiello. Think of them … Continue reading →

Cucina Povera Napoletana – considered peasant food or the “cuisine of the poor,” Cucina Povera Napoletana can more accurately be described as the art of using simple ingredients and simple methods to create a truly spectacular dish! A traditional recipe … Continue reading →