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Five Delicious Recipes with ‘Nduja Spicy Sausage

1 July 2019 || Calabrian recipes, Cured Meats, Pasta

One of the most well known, traditional products of Calabrian cuisine, “Nduja” is a lean meat salami, made with lard and natural aromatic ingredients (black pepper and sweet or spicy red pepper). Soft, creamy and bright red (due to the high concentration of chilli peppers), this traditional Calabrian treasure is gaining more and more popularity […]

Cucina Povera – 5 Traditional Recipes

20 June 2016 || Calabrian recipes, Italian life, Pasta, Recipes, Soup, Vegetarian

What is Cucina Povera? Cucina Povera (the kitchen of the poor/frugal cooking) has its origins mainly in Southern Italy and dates back to times when families had no means to provide fancy, expensive foods. History of Cucina Povera Many lower class, country families lived off the little they could afford to buy, but mostly on what […]

Paccheri alla Parmigiana: A Traditional Recipe from the South of Italy

14 September 2015 || Calabrian recipes, Main courses, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian

Paccheri alla Parmigiana Parmigiana is a traditional dish made from aubergines. It originally comes from Sicily, but is found in slightly different variations all over the South of Italy. There are many different methods and recipes for making Parmigiana. We have chosen an old Calabrian one (adapted by regional Chef Valentina Olivieri). Valentina’s recipe makes a very soft and delicate […]

Nduja Spicy Salami – A Traditional Calabrian Treat

17 April 2017 || Calabrian recipes, Eat your way around Italy, Main courses, Recipes

If you love chilli and foods that have a strong, meaty flavour then you absolutely MUST try one of the tastiest traditional treats from Calabria: Nduja This incredible, spicy salami is a typical Calabrian food and a really versatile ingredient to keep in your cupboard. Traditional Nduja: Some History Amongst all of the traditional foods […]

‘Nduja, The Super-Spicy Spreadable Italian Salami

9 March 2016 || Calabrian recipes, Eat your way around Italy, Main courses, Pasta, Recipes

A Chilli Explosion ‘Nduja is a very special, spreadable Italian salami typically produced in the region of Calabria (specifically in the tiny town of Spilinga near Tropea) that has a very exceptional taste and texture. It is made up of soft pork meat seasoned with pork fat, chilli and red pepper, which are all packed […]

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One Pot Pasta with Broccoli

1 May 2015 || Calabrian recipes, Pasta, Recipes

Easy to prepare pasta & broccoli, Calabrian style This recipe originated in Southern Italy and has to be one of the easiest ever pasta dishes to prepare. You need just two or three ingredients and the pasta and broccoli are cooked in the same pan! The garlic oil (with or without anchovies) added at the […]