Traditional Neapolitan and Mediterranean cuisine at home. Discover authentic recipes, cooking tips and the gastronomic culture of Naples. Napoli en la Mesa brings the passion of southern Italy to your kitchen!
What to eat at Christmas in Naples? In Naples, Christmas is celebrated with the heart… and with the table.Every dish that appears during the holidays tells a story: of family, faith, patience and shared joy.From the Vigil dinner to lunch on December 25, Neapolitan gastronomy transforms the celebration into a ritual of flavors, aromas and affections that are passed down from generation to generation. The …
In Naples, it is enough to smell the aroma of friarielli sautéed in a pan with garlic and olive oil to recognize the soul of popular Neapolitan cuisine.They are the humble and tasty accompaniment that unites generations, the green that appears on winter tables, simple but essential.To speak of friarielli is to speak of roots, neighborhood and tradition. What are friarielli? Friarielli (pronounced “fria-rri-ehlli”) are …
Christmas in Naples is not just a holiday: it is a way of living and feeling. In this city where emotion is breathed at every corner, Christmas begins long before December 25 and lasts until after the Epiphany.For almost a month, the streets are filled with lights, balconies are decorated with stars and home ovens are turned back on to prepare the dishes of a …
Le Patate al Forno is a dish that needs no introduction in Naples. They are not protagonists, but without them, the table would lose its soul. The patate al forno – baked potatoes with rosemary, onion, garlic and white wine – belong to that category of simple and eternal recipes, capable of filling the house with an aroma that announces Sunday, family and warmth. Golden, …
Neapolitan bread is not a simple side dish. It is the daily breath of a people who learned to transform the humble into art. Bread– ‘o pane, as they affectionately call it – represents work, waiting and gratitude. Its smell, which escapes from the neighborhood ovens at dawn, mixes with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the voices that wake up the city. Neapolitan …
Among the aromas that define the Sorrento coast and Neapolitan culture, few are as iconic as that of limoncello. This intense yellow, refreshing and fragrant liqueur has become one of the symbols of Campania’s gastronomy and, at the same time, an ambassador of the Mediterranean lifestyle throughout the world. What is the origin of limoncello? The true history of limoncello is surrounded by legends and …
When we think of the Sorrento coast, in addition to its breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and its picturesque alleys, the fresh and vibrant aroma of Sorrento lemon immediately comes to mind. This citrus fruit is not just a simple ingredient, but a true emblem of the gastronomic and cultural tradition of Campania, especially Naples and its surroundings. Origin and characteristics of the Sorrento …
At the height of summer, when the orchards are overflowing with bright, fleshy vegetables, the eggplant becomes the undisputed queen of the table. In the cuisine of southern Italy, and especially in the Neapolitan tradition, this humble and versatile ingredient is transformed into memorable recipes, full of flavor, history and simplicity. Today I bring you a particularly delicious version: baked stuffed eggplants, loaded with the …
Peppers with olives. Summer in southern Italy is not only lived with your feet in the sand and the sun on your skin: it is savored. And if there is one ingredient that represents this season with all its color and flavor, it is undoubtedly the bell pepper. Fleshy, sweet and juicy, this fruit is at its best between June and September, when markets turn …
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