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Baby octopus stew and chickpea polenta. Romagna style

I am walking through the streets of the Quadrilatero , which, in Bologna, has been a market area since the Middle Ages. I stop to look at the fish displayed on the counters of a fish market, and following an impulse, I buy some baby octopus. With the bag in my hand and in…

21 February 2023

Fish cappelletti of Adua. Romagna stuffed pasta

Some flavors evoke positive thoughts related to people who loved us. Cappelletti di Magro makes me think of Adua. She and her home tailoring lab are among the fond memories of my childhood and adult life. Cappelletti of Romagna Cappelletti is a stuffed pasta typical of Romagna. The name literally means "little-hats". You can find cappelletti filled with meat…

13 December 2022

Grandma’s white fish balls and seafood a la Romagnola

I have a distinct memory of my first experience with a seafood dish. And it was not white fish balls, but rather a brodetto. Or fish soup, as grandma often called it. The restorative meatballs came later. But let's go in order. With the arrival of the dish, I smelled a pleasant fragrance. Then I saw pieces of different fishes…

12 July 2022

The authentic spaghetti Bolognese recipe of Bologna

There are two recipes for spaghetti Bolognese. One belongs to the local tradition of Bologna; the second one originates from overseas. Spaghetti Bolognese of Bologna is pasta seasoned with tuna sauce, an American cousin with meat sauce. Both recipes were born in the place I love the most: the home kitchen. And from here,…

7 March 2022

Tuna meatloaf of Bologna: a typical home recipe

The recipe for tuna meatloaf Bolognese may seem strange. After all, Bologna is not a seaside city. To understand the origin of this recipe, we have to go back to when Bologna had canals and a port (where the Porto district is today) that was navigable and accessible from the sea. By ship from Bologna, one could…

15 July 2021

Whole Wheat Focaccia with Tuna, Borlotti, Onion and Corn

The one with tuna, borlotti and onion is one of the best salads for me. It's one of my favorites besides being one of the most famous and iconic among the Italian salad recipes. It's a combo of flavors that makes you think of summer and outdoor meals around big table with family or friends, good…

28 July 2019