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!
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 …
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, …
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 …
Parmigiana di melanzane is a dish that envelops you with its aromas and transports you directly to a warm kitchen, where time seems to slow down and everything revolves around a good meal. It is a traditional southern Italian recipe that tastes of home, of childhood memories and family Sundays. A classic with history Parmigiana di Melanzane is one of the most representative dishes of …
Melanzane “a Funghetto”: A Neapolitan Summer Classic Le melanzane “a funghetto” or “a fungitiello” are a delicious Neapolitan side dish based on eggplants and cherry tomatoes, perfect to enjoy in summer. Its name refers to the way the eggplants are cut and cooked, acquiring a texture similar to that of mushrooms (“funghi” in Italian). This recipe is a versatile option that can be served as …
Zucchini “a la scapece” is a delicious, fresh and ideal side dish for warm days. Although nowadays we can find zucchini all year round, it is in summer when they are at their best and this recipe really shines. What makes this dish so special is not only its simplicity, but also its history. This traditional recipe from Naples has roots as old as its …