Tag Archives: frozen peas

Meatballs with Peas – Polpette con Piselli

There is a bit of a wink-wink, friendly,  dig-in-the-ribs ‘thing’ going on amongst food bloggers based in Italy (and Rome in particular) as regards the making of meat balls … (or is it just the one word, meataball? Hmmm).  ‘Rachel … Continue reading

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Egg Pasta Squares and Peas – Quadrucci con i Piselli

Despite what non-bloggers may think, meeting people through the virtual world of blogs can be a very engaging occupation and though perforce vicarious and ‘loose’ as experience goes, it is not without rules of etiquette and social intercourse.  It is … Continue reading

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Pea, Squid and Prawn Risotto

The seafood ingredients and the peas were all frozen.  And though fresh seafood would have been even better (definitely!), we can’ t always be sniffy about frozen foods.  The squid came from the Mediterranean and the prawns were from Argentina. … Continue reading

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Peas love baked pasta – Pasticcio di pasta e piselli

The peas in question are frozen peas, the seasonal reason being that this recipe is best enjoyed when the weather gets nippy — and that’s not when peas are in season.  This recipe falls squarely into the ‘comfort/childhood recollection’ category … Continue reading

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Rice salad with cuttle fish and peas

Rice can be eaten cold, really.  During the summer.  As a salad.  As in “Insalata di Riso”, made with Italian rices not basmati or Thai jasmine rice.  The idea is to add all kinds of bits and pieces — vegetables, … Continue reading

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