Author Archives: Sam's Roman Kitchen

About Sam's Roman Kitchen

Roman expert, chef in training, and editor of YoungInRome.com. At lunch, you'll find him in the kitchen at Pierluigi and in the evenings either experimenting at home or at the Rome Sustainable Food Program in the American Academy.

Recipe of the Week: Zuppa di Castagne, Farro e Funghi Porcini

This soup is very hearty and a great way to warm up and given the recent cold snap here in Rome it tastes all the better.  It takes a while to make, but freezes really well so I’d make a … Continue reading

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Infused olive oil

As the frantoi are beginning to wind down after a month of non-stop olive pressing , people all across Italy are enjoying this year’s olio nuovo.  Its unfiltered, spiced finish is hard to match, and makes a great addition to … Continue reading

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Flaming Scampi

One of Pierluigi’s signature dishes is the risotto alla crema di scampi - an indulgently creamy risotto with a combination of shrimp and scampi.  The recipe may take some time, but the end result is well worth it. Ingredients (serves 4) … Continue reading

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Faggotini di verza e agnello

Cabbage rolls at the American Academy – stuffed with ground lamb and then braised in chicken and lamb stock with tomatoes, celery and carrots. Beautifully different shades of green pre-braising.

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Recipe of the week: bruschetta con cavolo nero

This is an incredibly easy dish that can be prepared in the 10 minutes or so it takes to toast the bread, but makes a great fall combination.  This time of year they are finishing up the olive harvest so … Continue reading

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Dinner Tonight

Raviloni di spinaci con buratta e salsa di pomodori secchi followed by semifreddo di uva con uve caramellate

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Recipe of the Week: Fancy Fish Sticks

Fig season is just coming to an end so grab some of the grab some of the last ripe ones and try this out as a great appetizer. Bastoncini di tonno – serves 4 Fresh tuna steaks – 2 steaks … Continue reading

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Recipe of the Week: Orecchiette alla cima di’rape

A classic recipe from Puglia, but with broccoli rabe in season it tastes just as good in Rome. 500 g orecchiette 1 kg broccoli rabe 2 cloves of garlic 2-4 full chili peppers 3 small anchovies Olive oil Preparation Pick … Continue reading

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