Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

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  • "Bull's-eye" (Occhio di bue)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Italian
    • Ingredients: balsamic vinegar; bread
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  • Black olives and celery marinated with herbs and spices (Olive "accondite")

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Appetizers / starters; Italian; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: fennel seeds; anise seeds; Gaeta olives; celery; dried red pepper flakes; dried oregano; lemons
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  • Baked eggplant with meat and pecorino stuffing (Melanzane imbottite)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Stuffing; Appetizers / starters; Italian
    • Ingredients: eggplants; red onions; ground pork; ground beef; ground veal; stale bread; tomatoes; pecorino cheese; parsley; bread crumbs
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  • Bruschetta with mushroom toppings (Bruschetta ai funghi)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Italian
    • Ingredients: wild mushrooms; meat drippings; parsley; Italian bread
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  • Pizza stuffed with broccoli rabe from the Ciociaria (Pizza con cime di rapa alla Ciociara)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Appetizers / starters; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: broccoli rabe; dried red pepper flakes; garlic; active dry yeast; bread flour; cornmeal
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  • Bread salad (Panzanella)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Salads; Appetizers / starters; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: ciabatta bread; tomatoes; scallions; mint
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  • Tender liver sauté (Soffritto)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Italian
    • Ingredients: lamb livers; dried red pepper flakes; store-cupboard ingredients
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  • Pan-seared stuffed zucchini (Zucchine ripiene)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Stuffing; Appetizers / starters; Italian
    • Ingredients: zucchini; stale bread; ground beef; Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; nutmeg; tomato sauce
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  • Beans with mussels (Fagioli e cozze)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Italian
    • Ingredients: cannellini beans; garlic; mussels; parsley
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  • Boiled shrimp with arugula (Rucola con gamberetti)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Salads; Appetizers / starters; Italian
    • Ingredients: shrimp; lemons; arugula
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  • Batter-fried cauliflower ("Pezzeti" di cavofiore)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cauliflower; store-cupboard ingredients
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  • Grilled provola cheese (Provola ai ferri)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Grills & BBQ; Appetizers / starters; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: smoked provola cheese; store-cupboard ingredients
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  • Farro and cabbage soup (Zuppa di cavolo e farro)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Soups; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: onions; bay leaves; rosemary; cabbage; tomatoes; farro; pecorino cheese
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  • Lentil soup with sausage (Minestra di lenticchie con salsiccia)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Soups; Italian
    • Ingredients: brown lentils; sage; sweet Italian sausages; parsley; marjoram; tomato purée
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  • Pasta and chickpeas (Pasta e ceci)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: dried chickpeas; celery; rosemary; pancetta; tomato paste; tagliatelle pasta
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  • Spaghetti with tomato and bacon sauce in the style of Amatrice (Spaghetti all'Amatriciana)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: pancetta; dried red pepper flakes; canned tomatoes; tomato paste; pecorino Romano cheese; spaghetti pasta
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  • Aquacotta ("cooked water") in the style of Lazio (Aquacotta Laziale)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Soups; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: garlic; dried red pepper flakes; tomatoes; potatoes; basil; curly endive; arugula; country bread; pecorino cheese
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  • Macaroni from Ciociaria with tomato and chicken giblet sauce (Maccarruni Ciociari)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: chicken livers; chicken giblets; carrots; celery; rosemary; tomato paste; canned tomatoes; tagliolini pasta; pecorino cheese
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  • Rigatoni with broccoli sauce (Rigatoni con salsa di broccoli)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: broccoli; canned anchovies in oil; dried red pepper flakes; rigatoni pasta
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  • Spaghetti with tuna and porcini mushrooms (Spaghetti alla carrettiera)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: dried porcini mushrooms; parsley; tomato paste; canned tomatoes; canned tuna in olive oil; spaghetti pasta
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  • "Green" polenta (Tardaglione)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Main course; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: dried red pepper flakes; kale; polenta
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  • Risotto with puréed asparagus and smoked provola (Risotto agli asparagi con provola affumicata)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Rice dishes; Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: asparagus; chicken broth; leeks; shallots; Vialone Nano rice; Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; smoked provola cheese
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  • Chicken with tomatoes and peppers (Pollo alla Romana)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: whole chicken; pancetta; red bell peppers; yellow bell peppers; tomatoes; marjoram
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  • Eleonora's hunter's-style chicken (Pollo alla cacciatora di Eleonora)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: whole chicken; sage; rosemary
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  • Chicken cooked with vinegar (Spezzatino di pollo all'aceto)

    from Roma: Authentic Recipes From In and Around the Eternal City Roma by Julia della Croce and Paolo Destefanis (Photographer)

    • Categories: Main course; Italian
    • Ingredients: whole chicken; ground cinnamon; lemons; ground cloves; nutmeg; onions; vinegar
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  • ISBN 10 0811823520
  • ISBN 13 9780811823524
  • Format Paperback
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Chronicle Books
  • Imprint Chronicle Books

Publishers Text

The culinary journey that began with Umbria and Veneto, has arrived in the eternal city of Rome and its surrounding region of Latium. In Roma, Julia della Croce ventures from coast to countryside to reveal over 60 cherished recipes passed from generation to generation in this region rich with culinary tradition.


While the area surrounding Rome exhibits both the traditions of the Greeks and the culinary refinements of the Etruscans, each of the five Roman provinces has maintained its own culture and culinary character. From the fresh seafood in the coastal province of Latina; to the rustic aged meats and sturdy cooking of the most northerly province of Rieti; to the simple, seasonal dishes of Viterbo known for its aromatic olive oils; to the handmade pastas and rich, savory meat sauces of the landlocked Frosinone province; and finally to the lusty cooking of Rome itself, this collection beautifully captures the authentic tastes of this region's legendary food.


Della Croce also lists her favorite places to stay, fun and historical local festivals, and where to find authentic regional Italian cooking and wine classes for those planning a Roman adventure.

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