C’è un modo per sorprendere gli ospiti senza complicarsi la vita: portare in tavola la semplicità che sa di sole, profumo di basilico e colori dell’orto. Questo aperitivo sfizioso è un piccolo bouquet da gustare: pomodorini freschi, mozzarelline e un tocco di basilico, disposti su stecchi come fossero tulipani appena raccolti.
L’idea nasce da quelle giornate leggere, in cui si ha voglia di qualcosa di bello da vedere e buono da mangiare, senza passare ore in cucina. Perfetto per una cena all’aperto, un brunch, un antipasto dell’ultimo minuto. Un fiore mediterraneo, tutto da mordere.
The onion frittata is a humble dish of peasant origin, made with few ingredients but rich and intense in flavor. 🥚🍽️ Popular throughout Italy, in Puglia, Italy it is considered a simple and genuine specialty, perfect for a quick lunch, a rustic appetizer, or a flavorful dinner. Thanks to its easy preparation and inexpensive ingredients, this recipe has been passed down from generation to generation.
Ideal to enjoy hot or cold, it can be served alone or accompanied by homemade bread. 🥖 It’s also perfect for a picnic or to enrich a buffet table. Discover how to make it step-by-step with this easy recipe!
Traditional Easter Sweet Bread from the Gargano, just baked: golden, fragrant, and full of meaning.
The canestrello is the typical Easter sweet from San Marco in Lamis, a small town in the heart of the Gargano (Puglia, Italy). It’s an ancient recipe, soft like brioche bread, deeply connected to Holy Week traditions. A beautiful, golden braid that smells like home and memories.
Orecchiette with turnip greens is one of the most authentic and iconic dishes of Puglian cuisine. An ancient recipe, born from the farming traditions of Southern Italy, where a few simple ingredients create an intense and genuine flavor experience.
Making this dish means bringing the true soul of Puglia to the table: the aroma of the countryside, the freshness of seasonal vegetables, and the care passed down through generations.
In this version, I add a special touch with crispy toasted breadcrumbs, giving each bite a rustic and irresistible crunch.
Discover with me this delightful traditional dish and savor the true flavors of homemade Puglian cooking.
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Some desserts carry the scent of home and the warmth of celebrations, telling stories passed down from generation to generation. Propati della zita are more than just a sweet treat: they symbolize unity, prosperity, and celebration, deeply rooted in Puglian culinary tradition. Prepared for weddings, they evoke love and care, kneaded by hand while the scent of cinnamon filled the narrow streets, announcing special days ahead.
Today, making propati is a way to reconnect with tradition — a celebration of simplicity and authenticity. Every bite tells the story of a land, a time, and a love that renews itself every time this dough is shaped. To prepare propati della zita means to keep alive a tradition that, despite the passing of time, remains in the hearts of those who still believe in authentic values and the beauty of simple things.
The warm aroma of cinnamon, the oven heating the house, and the sweet anticipation: Propati della zita embody the spirit of an ancient celebration. Originating from San Giovanni Rotondo, this soft and spiced sweet is lovingly prepared for weddings, symbolizing sweetness and best wishes for the couple. Every family preserves its own version, making this tradition truly unique. Though propati are strongly associated with weddings, they are also commonly prepared for Easter and other festive occasions.
If you’d like to taste a piece of this ancient custom, here’s a smaller version of the recipe, perfect for preparing just 4 propati.
If you need a traditional wedding quantity, click here.
This recipe has been simplified in ingredients and portions, ideal for anyone making propati for the first time! It’s one of those beloved recipes I keep close to my heart — an ancient tradition I’m happy to share. As my mother always says: “Learn the craft and save it for later! Let’s get started.”
