Molise
Molise in tavola
Molise is a small region in southern Italy. The use of sheep and sheep’s milk was brought down from the Abruzzo, while pasta and fish preparations migrated north from Puglia.
How to Store Aged Cheeses
Changes in temperature can not only harm the aroma, flavor and consistency of cheese, but can also cause harmful microorganisms to develop. It is therefore advised that you place the cheese in an insulated container until you can put it in a proper storage area.
Some traditional recipes of Molise
Anchovies in vinegar marinate (Scapece de licette)
Scapece (from the Arabic “iskebegh”) is a way to prepare, and even preserve, fried foods. This style of preparation of Arab origin generally consists in soaking the fried ingredient in vinegar, garlic and herbs.
Spaghetti with fresh anchovies
This recipes pairs the spaghetti with the anchovies in a typical southern Italian preparation, giving life to an easy dish that is full of flavor.
Spicy Stewed Octopus
In this dish, typically found along the Adriatic coast, the octopus is flavored with spicy peperoncino (or chili peppers), giving it an extra kick.
Peaches Castelbottaccio-style
A sweet treat filled with pastry cream.
