Vegetarian — Recipes — Pancakes and Biscotti

The perfect way to use up the last of your annual summer zucchini haul.

Pasta, VegetarianFrancesa BruzzeseSeptember 20, 2024

Pizza di Scarola

Hailing from Naples, pizza di scarola is a symphony of flavors and textures: bitter escarole, nutty garlic, sweet raisins, buttery pinenuts, punchy anchovies, and briney olives.

Bread and Pizza, Savory pies, VegetarianFrancesca BruzzeseJanuary 26, 2024

Lentil & Mushroom Ragù

A hearty, flavorful (plant-based!) ragù made with lentils and mushrooms in place of the usual meat.

Vegan, Vegetarian, PastaFrancesa BruzzeseJanuary 10, 2024Comment

Sweet potato gnocchi + gorgonzola and walnuts

Featherlight, fiery orange gnocchi served in a luxurious, gorgonzola walnut sauce.

Pasta, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, ChristmasFrancesca BruzzeseNovember 27, 2023autumn

Brunch Series, Recipe #2: Uova in purgatorio

Uova in purgatorio breakdown: eggs poached in a rich — garlicky! spicy! fragrant! — tomato sauce until the yolks are still soft, then sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley and served with toasted, olive oil tinged bread alongside. Need I say more?

Series, Breakfast and Brunch, VegetarianFrancesca BruzzeseOctober 23, 2023italian recipes, savory

Risotto al pomodoro e mozzarella

A perfect summer-to-fall transition dish: tomatoes, basil and mozzrarella, stirred into a cozy, warming risotto.

Vegetarian, Risotto and PolentaFrancesa BruzzeseSeptember 18, 2023italian recipes, savory Comments

Sformato di zucchine al forno

Say farewell to summer with this cheesy zucchini-centric sformato. Crispy breadcrumb-parmesan topping mandatory.

Vegetables and Sides, VegetarianFrancesca BruzzeseSeptember 8, 2023italian recipes, veggies, savoryComment

Best Ever Potato Salad

The classic potato salad gets a glow-up thanks to lots of fresh herbs, lemon, capers, and mustard.

Pasta allo Scarpariello

A saucy, spicy, cheesy take on the typical pasta al pomodoro (bonus: it makes perfect use of summer tomatoes).

Pasta, VegetarianFrancesa BruzzeseJuly 24, 2023pasta and risotto, italian recipes, savory, summer

Pallotte cacio e ova

Hailing from Abruzzo, pallotte cacio e ova are bread, cheese, and egg dumplings, which can best be summed up as little planets of fried bliss, served in a tomato sauce.

VegetarianFrancesa BruzzeseMarch 17, 2023italian recipes

Lentil & Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

A hearty, cozy, and — gasp! — vegan-friendly Shepherd’s Pie, packed with lentils and vegetables and topped with a layer of fluffy mashed potatoes. Swoon.

Vegan, Vegetarian, Savory pies, SeriesFrancesa BruzzeseJanuary 31, 2023american recipes, savory, veggies

Penne all'arrabbiata

Recipe #3 for Vegan January! Rome’s own penne all’arrabbiata, made with a spicy, garlicky tomato sauce, a bit of parsley, and no cheese at all.

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pasta, SeriesFrancesa BruzzeseJanuary 23, 2023italian recipes, pasta and risotto

Chickpea, Spinach, Tomato Curry

Recipe #2 for Vegan January! A super flavorful, pleasantly spicy curry that will be gobbled up by vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike.

Vegetarian, Vegan, SeriesFrancesca BruzzeseJanuary 16, 2023savory, veggiesComment

Risotto gorgonzola, pere, e noci

A risotto that combines crunchy walnuts, punchy Gorgonzola, and sweet pears with stellar results. Make this risotto for the people you love to ring in 2023 — something this delicious must be a good omen for the New Year.

Risotto and Polenta, Vegetarian, ChristmasFrancesa BruzzeseDecember 23, 2022italian recipes, savory

Mushroom Gorgonzola Galette

A rich, nearly meaty filling of wine-kissed, herby mushrooms interspersed with tangy, unapologetic gorgonzola, all wrapped snugly in an infinitely flaky, buttery, and golden brown crust.

Pasta al forno con crema di zucca

Pasta dressed up in a velvety, sage-infused pumpkin sauce, complete with lots of punchy Parmesan, buttery taleggio, and earthy sage. Need I say more?!

Pasta, Vegetarian, ThanksgivingFrancesa BruzzeseNovember 1, 2022pumpkin, pasta and risotto, autumn

Zuppa di lenticchie e patate

An array of humble ingredients combine forces to create a mighty soup, one packed with velvety lentils, creamy potatoes, and the usual behind-the-scenes crew: carrot, celery, and onion. Extra bonus points for the kick of peperoncino, and hints of garlic, rosemary, and sage.

Vegetarian, Soup, VeganFrancesca BruzzeseOctober 24, 2022soup, fall, winterComment

Pesto bianco + 7 more pesto recipes

Looking to expand your pesto repertoire? This pesto bianco hailing from Liguria veers significantly off the beaten path of traditional basil pesto, with creamy, dreamy ricotta taking center stage.