Main Dishes Easy Triglie alla Sassarese
Red mullet cooked Sassari-style with garlic, tomato, parsley, and a little white wine. A quick pan recipe from northwest Sardinia.
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Soups & Stews Easy Zuppa Quaresimale
Sardinian Lenten soup with civraxiu bread, white beans, cabbage, cavolo nero, and tomato passata.
Appetizers Easy Raw Artichoke and Bottarga Salad Recipe
Raw artichoke and bottarga salad is a Sardinian antipasto of thin artichoke slices dressed with lemon and olive oil and finished with bottarga.
Sides Easy Baked Caponata with Peppers
A lighter oven-baked caponata with peppers, eggplant, celery, onion, tomato, olives, and an agrodolce finish.
Main Dishes Easy Pollo alla Birra
Pollo alla birra with chicken drumsticks browned in olive oil, then braised with lager, rosemary, carrot, celery, and onion.
Sides Easy Cavolfiore Soffocato Recipe
Cauliflower slowly stewed with onion, garlic, olive oil, and green olives in the Sardinian home style.
Appetizers Easy Fava Cream Crostini with Guanciale
Fava cream crostini with crisp guanciale, toasted bread, and a clean Sardinian aperitivo rhythm.
Main Dishes Medium Fregola ai Porcini e Vernaccia Recipe
Fregola ai porcini e Vernaccia cooked risotto-style with mushrooms, herbs, and Sardinian white wine.
Appetizers Medium Fried Orziadas
Sardinian fried sea anemones coated with flour and semolina, served hot with salt and lemon.
Main Dishes Medium Ghisadu Recipe (Sardinian Beef Stew)
Ghisadu recipe for Sardinian beef stew braised slowly with tomato, Cannonau, saffron, mint, rosemary, and juniper.
Main Dishes Medium Grongo in Umido
Sardinian-style conger eel stew with onion, white wine, tomato, parsley, basil, olive oil, and a little chile.
Soups & Stews Easy Lenticchie al Pomodoro
Lentils slowly stewed with soffritto and finished with a separate tomato sauce in the Sardinian home style.
Appetizers Advanced Lumache al Sugo
Purged snails finished in a spicy tomato sauce the Sardinian way, also known as sitzigorrus cun bagna.
Main Dishes Medium Murici al Sugo (Sea Snails in Tomato Sauce)
Sardinian murici cooked in tomato sauce with garlic, lemon peel, chili, parsley, and basil.
Main Dishes Easy Orata alla Vernaccia di Oristano
Sardinian sea bream baked with Vernaccia di Oristano, potatoes, green olives, bay, lemon, parsley, and garlic.
Desserts Medium Pai e Saba
Sardinian Christmas bread sweetened with cooked grape must, raisins, walnuts, almonds, cinnamon, and sugar strands.
Main Dishes Advanced Panada Sarda with Eels
Sardinian panada filled with eels, potatoes, dried tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and olive oil inside a semolina crust.
Soups & Stews Medium Pecora in Umido
Traditional Sardinian sheep stew simmered slowly with onion, garlic, dried tomatoes, parsley, and Vernaccia.
Desserts Advanced Piricchittus Sardi
Light Sardinian festival pastries made with flour, lard, eggs, lemon, and a thin orange-flower sugar glaze.
Sides Easy Pomodori Gratinati
Baked ripe tomatoes filled with toasted breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, and Sardinian sea salt.
Main Dishes Easy Purpuzza Sarda
Barbagia-style chopped pork cooked with lard, garlic, wild fennel, Vermentino, Cannonau, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Appetizers Easy Fainè alla Sassarese (Sassari Chickpea Flatbread)
Sassari-style fainè made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Desserts Medium Savoiardi Sardi
Soft Sardinian ladyfingers made with eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, salt, and powdered sugar.
Main Dishes Easy Scaloppine alla Birra Ichnusa
Thin pork scaloppine dredged in flour, browned, and finished with Ichnusa beer and onion for a quick Sardinian-style second course.
Main Dishes Easy Spaghetti with Mussels and Bottarga
Spaghetti tossed with fresh mussels, fish stock, garlic, parsley, olive oil, and Sardinian mullet bottarga.
Main Dishes Easy Spaghetti with Shrimp and Datterini Tomatoes
Sardinian-style spaghetti with shrimp, datterini tomatoes, Vernaccia, garlic, parsley, basil, lemon zest, and olive oil.
Main Dishes Advanced Su Prattu de Cassa
Partridge and sweet potatoes slow-cooked in a sealed copper pot over embers. A Barbagia hunter's dish from central Sardinia.
Desserts Advanced Tiricche di Saba
Thin semolina pastries filled with cooked saba, chopped almonds, and orange zest in the Ittiri style.
Main Dishes Easy Tomato Water Gnocchi
Quick flour gnocchi made with boiling water, tomato paste, olive oil, and no potatoes.
Appetizers Easy Insalata di Polpo di Torregrande
Boiled octopus dressed with olive oil, garlic, and parsley in the simple Torregrande style.
Main Dishes Advanced Vegetable Panada Sarda
Sardinian vegetable panada with eggplant, zucchini, chard, potato, peppers, dried tomato, parsley, and garlic.
Appetizers Medium Wild Asparagus in Oil
A Sardinian preserve of wild asparagus blanched in vinegar water, dried well, and packed in olive oil with garlic.
Main Dishes Medium Wild Boar in Tomato and Cannonau
Sardinian wild boar braised with tomato, Cannonau, onion, carrot, celery, juniper, and herbs until tender.
Main Dishes Medium Blue Crab Pasta Recipe
Bavette with blue crab, tomato passata, white wine, garlic, parsley, and chili in a Sardinian coastal style.
Appetizers Easy Spiedini di Spigola Fritti
Sea bass fillets cut into strips, dusted in semolina, skewered, and fried until lightly golden in the Sardinian home style.
Main Dishes Medium L'Agnello in Umido
Sardinian lamb stew cooked slowly with white wine, saffron broth, garlic, and garden herbs until deeply tender.
Soups & Stews Easy Lenticchie in Umido
Stewed lentils with soffritto, sun-dried tomato, bay, and sage. A plain but complete Sardinian-style pantry dish.
Main Dishes Medium Malloreddus allo Zabaione di Bottarga e Carciofi Fritti
Malloreddus finished with a loose bottarga emulsion and crisp fried artichokes. A modern Sardinian pasta built on a short ingredient list.
Drinks Medium Liquore di Mirto
A home-style Sardinian myrtle berry liqueur made by macerating ripe berries in alcohol, then finishing with water and sugar syrup.
Sides Easy Carciofi Arrosto alla Sarda
Whole Sardinian artichokes opened, seasoned with olive oil, garlic, parsley, and salt, then cooked slowly over the fire.
Main Dishes Easy Gamberi al Filu e Ferru
Shrimp marinated with Filu e Ferru, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and lemon, then cooked quickly over fire, in the oven, or in a pan.
Main Dishes Medium Spaghetti Aglio e Peperoncino con Arselle e Crema di Spinaci
Spaghetti finished with clams, garlic, chili, lemon, and a green spinach cream sharpened with clam liquor.
Main Dishes Medium Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare
A very simple Sardinian coastal pasta finished with sea urchin roe, olive oil, garlic, and parsley right at the end.
Sauces & Condiments Medium Pomodori Secchi Sott'Olio
Sun-dried tomatoes preserved in olive oil with garlic, parsley, and chili after a quick vinegar blanch.
Main Dishes Advanced Gallurese Chiusoni with Red Shrimp and Wild Asparagus
Gallurese chiusoni made from semolina dough, finished with red shrimp, wild asparagus, and a light shrimp bisque.
Main Dishes Easy Polpettine di Agnello
Pan-fried Sardinian lamb meatballs with fresh mint, garlic, and onion. A quick, flavourful second course from the family table.
Main Dishes Medium Stuffed Poussins (Pollastrelli Ripieni)
Small roast chickens stuffed with giblets, hard-boiled egg, sun-dried tomatoes, and stale bread. A farmhouse Sardinian second course.
Appetizers Easy Marinated Anchovies
Fresh anchovies marinated in lemon or vinegar, then dressed with garlic, mint, chili, and olive oil. A cold Sardinian coastal antipasto.
Appetizers Advanced Aragosta alla Catalana
Boiled lobster served warm over a bed of raw vegetables with a sharp lemon-mustard vinaigrette. A Sardinian classic from Alghero.
Appetizers Medium Polpo alla Catalana
Tender boiled octopus tossed with cherry tomatoes, celery, olives, and an orange-balsamic dressing. A Sardinian salad from Alghero.
Main Dishes Medium Agnello alla Mauritana Recipe
Agnello alla mauritana is a Carloforte lamb stew served with fregula cooked in the same pot and finished with a deep sun-dried tomato base.
Main Dishes Easy Merca - Preserved Mullet (Merca)
Whole mullets briefly boiled in brine and wrapped in marsh grass. A traditional Sardinian preservation method from the Cabras lagoon.
Soups & Stews Easy Red Lentil Soup
One-pot red lentil soup with tomato passata, soffritto, and bay leaf. A thick Sardinian home soup that comes together in under an hour.
Desserts Advanced Cuddureddi and Lolli in Vino Cotto
Cuddureddi and lolli in vino cotto, a Sardinian dessert of almond-filled pastry, plain dough pieces, and reduced grape must.
Main Dishes Easy Pork Liver in Caul Fat (Fegato nella Rete)
Cubes of pork liver wrapped in caul fat with bay leaves and grilled until crisp. A direct Sardinian street food.
Appetizers Medium Dolmades Recipe with Herbed Rice and Lemon
Greek dolmades with grape leaves, herbed rice, pine nuts, olive oil, and lemon, served warm or at room temperature.
Main Dishes Easy Fasolakia Recipe with Green Beans and Potatoes
Greek fasolakia with green beans, potatoes, tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, and parsley cooked until soft.
Sides Easy Greek Lemon Potatoes (Patates Fournou)
Greek lemon roasted potatoes — crispy outside, creamy inside, with oregano, garlic, and bright lemon flavor. The ultimate side dish.
Main Dishes Medium Agnello al Finocchietto Recipe
Agnello al finocchietto is a Sardinian lamb stew braised with wild fennel, onion, and tomato until the meat is spoon-tender and deeply aromatic.
Main Dishes Easy Spaghetti with Lobster (Spaghetti all'Aragosta)
Spaghetti tossed with lobster meat simmered in a simple tomato sauce. A Sardinian pasta dish that turns a small amount of lobster into a full meal.
Main Dishes Medium Porceddu al Forno
Sardinia's oven-roasted suckling pig, cooked low, salted mid-roast, and finished with crisp skin and fresh myrtle.
Main Dishes Easy Grilled Octopus Skewers (Polpo allo Spiedo)
Whole octopus threaded onto skewers and grilled slowly over charcoal, basted with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. A Sardinian coastal classic.
Main Dishes Medium Fregola with Clams, Peas, and Saffron
Fregola with clams, peas, tomato, and saffron for a lighter Sardinian seafood pasta.
Main Dishes Medium Sea Bream with Salted Anchovies (Orata alle Acciughe Salate)
Whole sea bream baked with salted anchovies tucked into slashes in the back, deglazed with Vernaccia wine. A Sardinian roasting technique.
Main Dishes Medium Braised Artichokes with Lemon and Garlic
Braised artichokes with lemon, garlic, mint, parsley, olive oil, and white wine for a tender vegetable side.
Main Dishes Medium Caponata Recipe with Eggplant, Olives, and Agrodolce
Sicilian caponata with eggplant, peppers, celery, tomato, olives, capers, and agrodolce. Serve cool or at room temperature.
Main Dishes Easy Cauliflower Steaks Recipe with Tahini-Lemon Sauce
Thick roasted cauliflower slices with tahini-lemon sauce, garlic, parsley, mint, and optional pomegranate.
Sides Easy Chermoula Recipe for Fish and Vegetables
Chermoula recipe with cilantro, parsley, cumin, coriander, lemon, and olive oil for fish, vegetables, chicken, or bread.
Sides Easy Gremolata (Lemon Zest, Garlic, Parsley) for Beans and Vegetables
Three ingredients, five minutes. This Milanese condiment wakes up beans, braised dishes, and roasted vegetables with bright citrus and raw garlic.
Main Dishes Easy Mushroom and Lentil Ragù (Plant-Based)
A rich, savory plant-based ragù made with mushrooms and lentils. Deep umami flavor in a completely vegan sauce that satisfies like the meat version.
Sides Easy Olive Tapenade (Green and Black Versions)
The Mediterranean spread that's more than the sum of its parts. Two versions—briny black and bright green. Perfect for bread, vegetables, and more.
Sides Easy Orange + Lemon Herb Vinaigrette (For Bitter Greens and Fish)
A brighter, sweeter vinaigrette that tames bitter greens and complements fish. Orange juice softens the lemon's edge while herbs add aromatic depth.
Appetizers Easy Pane Carasau "Pantry Bruschetta" (Tomato + Olive Oil + Oregano)
The simplest Sardinian snack: crispy pane carasau flatbread topped with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and oregano. Five minutes, no cooking.
Main Dishes Easy Peperonata
Italian peperonata with red and yellow peppers, shallot, capers, oregano, and basil. Soft, glossy, and best after a short rest.
Sides Easy Preserved Lemon Paste (Condiment That Wakes Up Everything)
The secret weapon of Mediterranean and North African cooking. Salted, fermented lemons blended into a paste that adds brightness and depth to any meal.
Main Dishes Easy Roasted Vegetable Tray Bake with Olives (Feta Optional)
A sheet pan of roasted Mediterranean vegetables—zucchini, peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Simple, flexible, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Main Dishes Easy Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant with Salsa Verde
Roasted zucchini and eggplant slices drizzled with bright green salsa verde. A simple vegetable dish transformed by an herb-packed sauce.
Sides Medium Romesco (Roasted Pepper + Nuts + Olive Oil)
The Spanish sauce that transforms vegetables. Roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds, and garlic create a rusty-red sauce perfect for grilled veg, fish or bread.
Sides Easy Salsa Verde (Parsley, Capers, Lemon, Olive Oil)
The ultimate Mediterranean sauce for fish. Bright parsley, briny capers, sharp lemon, and grassy olive oil. Five minutes to transform any seafood dish.
Main Dishes Medium Roasted Lamb With Rosemary and Oregano (Sardinian Style)
The Sardinian Sunday roast: lamb shoulder slow-cooked with wild herbs until falling-off-the-bone tender. Simple, aromatic, and made for gatherings.
Sides Easy Simple Tomato Sauce (Garlic, Olive Oil, Basil)
The foundation sauce. Garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, and basil. Master this and you have the base for pasta, braises, soups, and countless variations.
Main Dishes Easy Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice) with Lemon and Dill
Classic Greek spinach rice—a simple, nourishing dish of rice, spinach, lemon, and dill. Comfort food that comes together in 30 minutes.
Main Dishes Medium Stuffed Eggplant with Tomato, Herbs, and Breadcrumbs
Sicilian-style stuffed eggplant boats filled with tomato, herbs, and crispy breadcrumbs. Baked until tender and golden. Vegetarian, meal-prep friendly.
Sides Easy Tahini-Lemon Sauce (Creamy Without Dairy)
The creamy sauce that isn't dairy. Tahini, lemon, garlic, and water whip into a luscious sauce that works on everything from vegetables to grains to grilled...
Main Dishes Easy Tomato-Braised Cabbage with Olive Oil and Herbs
Cabbage wedges slowly braised in tomato sauce with olive oil and herbs. A transformation of humble ingredients into something deeply satisfying.
Main Dishes Easy Zucchini Boats with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Herbs
Stuffed zucchini boats filled with a hearty chickpea and tomato mixture. Protein-packed, vegetarian, and perfect for meal prep.
Main Dishes Easy Spaghetti with Tuna and Lemon
Spaghetti dressed with canned tuna, lemon zest and juice, garlic, and parsley. A fast pantry pasta.
Sauces & Condiments Easy Datterini Tomato Sauce Recipe
Canned datterini tomatoes reduced in their own liquid, then finished with olive oil, garlic, onion, and basil.
Main Dishes Medium Lamb Stew with Potatoes and Herbs
Sardinian lamb stew braised with potatoes, paprika, and aromatic herbs in a rich tomato-based sauce.
Soups & Stews Easy Sardinian Barley and Vegetable Soup Recipe
Sardinian-style barley vegetable soup with olive oil, tomato, carrots, celery, zucchini, parsley, and a simple herb oil.
Sides Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe
Homemade hummus with hot chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, cumin, and ice water for a smooth, practical pantry dip.
Main Dishes Easy Sardinian Beans and Greens
Quick-sautéed white beans and dark greens with garlic, chili, and olive oil. A 15-minute pantry staple from a Sardinian kitchen.
Main Dishes Easy Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes and Herbs
Black-eyed peas simmered with tomatoes, onion, olive oil, herbs, broth, and vinegar for a simple one-pan meal.
Sides Easy Braised Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil
Braised greens with garlic, olive oil, chili, lemon, and gentle heat for kale, chard, spinach, escarole, or collards.
Appetizers Medium Calamari Salad Recipe with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Herbs
Tender poached calamari tossed with celery, green olives, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and parsley for a cold seafood salad.
Main Dishes Easy Chickpea and Eggplant Stew
Chickpea and eggplant stew with cumin, coriander, tomato, lemon, and cilantro for a simple plant-based dinner.
Main Dishes Medium Chickpea Fritters (Panelle-Style)
Panelle-style chickpea fritters made from chickpea flour, water, parsley, olive oil, and lemon, pan-fried until crisp.
Salads Easy Chickpea Salad with Lemon, Herbs, and Olive Oil
Chickpea salad with lemon, parsley, mint, garlic, red onion, and olive oil. A 10-minute pantry lunch or side.
Soups & Stews Easy Chickpea and Spinach Stew
Chickpea and spinach stew with garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon, and broth for a quick weeknight dinner.
Main Dishes Easy Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Spinach
Chickpeas with tomatoes and spinach in a garlicky skillet sauce with cumin, paprika, lemon, and olive oil.
Main Dishes Easy Everyday Lentils Recipe with Carrots and Parsley
Simple lentils with carrots, celery, parsley, olive oil, and vinegar for an everyday one-pot Mediterranean meal.
Salads Easy Sardinian Fennel Orange Salad
Sardinian fennel orange salad with olives, olive oil, and crisp shaved fennel for a bright winter side.
Soups & Stews Medium Mediterranean Fish Soup with Fennel and Tomato
Mediterranean fish soup with fennel, tomato, saffron, and firm white fish cooked gently at the end.
Main Dishes Medium Fregola ai Frutti di Mare
Sardinian fregola with mixed seafood, tomato, parsley, and shellfish broth, cooked risotto-style so the pasta absorbs the sea.
Main Dishes Easy Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish garlic shrimp cooked quickly in olive oil with sliced garlic, smoked paprika, chili, parsley, and lemon.
Main Dishes Easy Gigantes Plaki Recipe (Greek Baked Giant Beans)
Gigantes plaki recipe for Greek giant beans baked in tomato sauce with olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, and oregano.
Soups & Stews Easy Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)
Hearty Greek lentil soup finished with vinegar and olive oil. Simple, nourishing, and deeply satisfying comfort food.
Soups & Stews Easy Greens and Beans Soup
Italian-style soup with dark leafy greens and white beans, finished with olive oil and lemon. Simple, nutritious, endlessly satisfying.
Main Dishes Easy Grilled Sardines with Lemon, Parsley & Garlic
Fresh sardines charred on the grill with a bright lemon-garlic dressing. A classic Mediterranean fish dish that's high in omega-3s and impossibly simple.
Soups & Stews Easy Harira-Inspired Chickpea and Lentil Soup
Warmly spiced chickpea and lentil soup inspired by Moroccan harira. Aromatic, hearty, and perfect for cold evenings.
Drinks Easy Mediterranean Herbal Infusion
A calming, non-caffeinated drink made with Mediterranean herbs. The traditional after-dinner ritual that aids digestion and relaxation.
Appetizers Easy Hummus Three Ways
A classic lemon-tahini hummus base turned into three bowls: original, roasted red pepper, and herb. Good for snack plates, wraps, sandwiches, and lunch boxes.
Soups & Stews Easy Lemon Chicken Soup with Herbs
Light, bright chicken soup with generous lemon and fresh herbs. Comforting without being heavy—Greek avgolemono meets fresh.
Sides Easy Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette (The Essential Dressing)
The one dressing you need. Bright, versatile, and Mediterranean to the core. Use on salads, grains, vegetables, fish—everything.
Main Dishes Medium Lentil Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender lentil meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. All the comfort of classic meatballs, entirely plant-based.
Main Dishes Easy Lentil Ragù Over Whole Grains
Hearty lentil ragù with vegetables and herbs, served over farro or any whole grain. Comfort without heaviness—the vegetarian bolognese.
Salads Easy Lentil Salad with Roasted Peppers and Herbs
Earthy lentils meet sweet roasted peppers in this protein-packed salad with a bright lemony herb dressing. Perfect for meal prep.
Salads Easy Mediterranean Potato Salad (No Mayo)
Warm potatoes dressed with olive oil, lemon, and fresh parsley. The Mediterranean answer to potato salad—lighter and brighter.
Main Dishes Easy Mediterranean Salmon with Olive Oil, Lemon & Herbs
Baked salmon fillets topped with a vibrant herb mixture of parsley, dill, and lemon zest. Simple, elegant, and ready in 20 minutes.
Main Dishes Medium Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers (Gemista)
Greek-style stuffed peppers with herbed rice, tomatoes, and olive oil. Baked until tender and caramelized. Vegetarian, meal-prep friendly.
Main Dishes Easy Mussels in Tomato & Herb Broth (Cozze al Pomodoro)
Plump mussels steamed in a garlicky tomato sauce with white wine and fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the broth.
Desserts Easy Olive Oil Citrus Cake
Moist, fragrant cake made with olive oil and fresh citrus. Mediterranean baking at its best—simple, elegant, and not too sweet.
Fermented Foods Easy Quick Fermented Vegetables (Beginner-Friendly)
Lacto-fermented vegetables in just a few days. Crunchy, tangy, probiotic-rich—and easier than you think.
Main Dishes Medium Ratatouille (Provençal Vegetable Stew)
Classic French-Mediterranean vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes. Make a big batch and eat it all week.
Salads Easy Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad
Silky roasted eggplant meets juicy tomatoes in this simple summer salad. Garlic, basil, and good olive oil make it sing.
Soups & Stews Easy Roasted Squash Soup with Rosemary Oil
Silky roasted butternut squash soup with rosemary-infused olive oil and toasted seeds. Autumn comfort at its best.
Sides Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables with Herb Oil
Perfectly caramelized Mediterranean vegetables with herb-infused olive oil. The simple side that makes any meal better.
Salads Easy Sardine and Arugula Salad
Peppery arugula, quality sardines, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. A 10-minute high-protein lunch celebrating simplicity.
Main Dishes Easy Seafood & Vegetable Tray Bake with Fennel & Citrus
White fish, shrimp, and seasonal vegetables roasted together on one sheet pan. Fennel, orange, and olives create a distinctly Mediterranean flavor.
Main Dishes Easy Shrimp Orzo with Tomatoes & Parsley
Plump shrimp and orzo pasta cooked together in a garlicky tomato sauce with white wine. A one-pot Mediterranean meal that's ready in 25 minutes.
Main Dishes Easy Socca (Chickpea Flour Flatbread)
Crispy, golden chickpea flour flatbread from Nice. Naturally gluten-free and perfect with rosemary and olive oil.
Bread & Baking Medium Sourdough Starter (From Scratch)
Create your own wild yeast starter for naturally leavened bread. A 7-day process that rewards patience with a lifetime of baking.
Main Dishes Easy Spaghetti with Anchovies, Garlic & Toasted Breadcrumbs
A classic Southern Italian pasta where anchovies melt into the sauce, creating deep umami flavor. Topped with crispy garlic breadcrumbs for texture.
Main Dishes Easy Sardinian Spaghetti with Bottarga and Lemon
A fast Sardinian pasta of spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and grated bottarga. Minimal ingredients, strong sea flavor.
Soups & Stews Easy Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Silky smooth soup with the sweetness of roasted peppers and the brightness of tomatoes. Garlic and basil round out this Mediterranean classic.
Soups & Stews Easy Tuscan Bean Soup with Bread (Ribollita-Style)
Hearty Tuscan bread soup with white beans and vegetables. Day-old bread makes it thick and satisfying—peasant food at its best.
Soups & Stews Easy Light Sardinian Vegetable Broth with Greens
A light vegetable broth loaded with seasonal greens, finished with olive oil and lemon. Brodo-style supper from a Sardinian kitchen.
Soups & Stews Easy White Bean and Kale Soup
Hearty Tuscan-style soup with creamy white beans, tender kale, and a rosemary olive oil finish. Comfort food that's genuinely good for you.
Salads Easy White Bean, Tuna, and Caper Salad
An Italian-style tuna and white bean salad with olives, capers, parsley, shallot, and a lemon-Dijon dressing. Briny, bright, rich, and ready fast.
Soups & Stews Medium Sardinian Minestrone Recipe
Sardinian minestrone with vegetables, beans, fregula, olive oil, and pecorino, cooked as a steady home soup.
Main Dishes Easy Lemon Oregano Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Classic Greek-style chicken: juicy thighs with crispy potatoes, all roasted together in lemon, garlic, and oregano. One pan, minimal effort, maximum flavor.
Main Dishes Easy Mediterranean Baked Cod with Lemon & Herbs
A simple, protein-rich dinner that comes together in one pan. Fresh white fish, potatoes, and olives roasted to perfection.
Bread & Baking Advanced Sardinian Potato Bread (Moddizzosu)
A soft Campidano bread made with semolina, a little flour, boiled potato, lard, yeast, and warm water. It stays tender for days.
Desserts Advanced Su Pistiddu
Semolina pastry filled with sapa and orange peel, baked until pale gold. A Barbagia festival sweet from Dorgali.
Salads Easy Tuna and White Bean Salad with Lemon & Herbs
The ultimate pantry lunch: canned white beans, quality tuna, lemon, and fresh herbs. High protein, no cooking, ready in 5 minutes.