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  • Franca likes to dress her pasta with stewed artichokes mixed with ricotta and spiced with chilli; and also to grill artichokes over an open bed of coals. Both are delicious - especially when the artichokes are on the table within 2 hours of harvesting.
    The town of Cerda holds an annual festival celebrating artichokes in April (so put it in your diary for next year).
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  • @scottamori3188
    @scottamori3188 2 роки тому +72

    Their own olive oil as well their own artichokes. A pasta and grill episode. Just when I didn’t think you could do these episodes better, you raise the bar again. She commands the kitchen. Thanks for another gem!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому +4

      hi Scott, I'm delighted you enjoyed the episode 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @macgyver2351
    @macgyver2351 2 роки тому +18

    As a Sicilian I can confirm, You can trust every recipes on this channel. Approved. Well done.

  • @marknofsinger91
    @marknofsinger91 2 роки тому +13

    She seemed apologetic for how simple (she thought) it was. I think it looks elegantly fabulous! I’d welcome both dishes on my table in a heartbeat.

  • @DBurgg
    @DBurgg 2 роки тому +12

    I loved the way she smacked the artichoke on the counter to open it! 💪🏻. Watching her cook so effortlessly, without a recipe, is fantastico! 👏🏻

  • @aris1956
    @aris1956 2 роки тому +17

    9:09. The flavor of roasted artichokes is something extraordinary !

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому +1

      A revelation! I was in heaven! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @tinav8526
    @tinav8526 2 роки тому +11

    This is the essence of cooking! Freshness and local at its best. I truly enjoyed this video!

  • @WhatWeDoChannel
    @WhatWeDoChannel 2 роки тому +8

    How can these shows keep getting better and better! We loved their kitchen! That’s what I call fresh produce!
    Klaus

  • @didisinclair3605
    @didisinclair3605 2 роки тому +8

    Glorious views, glorious artichokes... what a marvelous episode!!!! Thanks to Franca, her husband, and of course, you, Vicky!!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      hi Didi, I'm glad you enjoyed the episode - we had such fun with Franca and Francesco. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @BoomGoesTeamT
    @BoomGoesTeamT Рік тому +2

    That cat meowing at 8:54 during the tasting at the end, tho… 😻👌❤️

  • @Light-zu1ys
    @Light-zu1ys 2 роки тому +2

    This is one of the most beautiful channels on planet Earth. Moments like this make me love life for life.

  • @naninickynino
    @naninickynino 2 роки тому +1

    And San Vito Lo Capo in the background…. Beautiful!

  • @chloespetservices
    @chloespetservices Місяць тому

    We have the same variety of artichokes in Malta 🇲🇹 south of Sicily. We stuff them with stale bread, garlic, olives, anchovies & parsley. Then we cook them in water. The traditional accompaniments are another story. Never had them barbecued like this though! The ricotta dish looks divine!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Місяць тому

      sounds delicious! I'd like to visit Malta one day best wishes, Vicky

  • @dnmurphy48
    @dnmurphy48 2 роки тому +2

    Aaaaah, Friday and pasta grannies. I am content and the dishes look superb. if anyone here worries about getting old, the ladies and gents should set your minds at ease.

  • @lisam9233
    @lisam9233 2 роки тому +4

    My mouth was watering even more than usual after watching this wonderful episode, so I decided I had to make the pasta dish! Even without those gorgeous regional artichokes (I did use fresh local ones) and lack of red spring onion in my part of the world (I used leeks) - the dish tasted as incredible as it looked. I’ll be making this often and thinking of Franca each time. Grazie mille!! ❤️😋

  • @businessasusual9077
    @businessasusual9077 2 роки тому +7

    The wonderful flavor of simplicity and top quality ingredients!!!! Well done Franca👏👏👏

  • @cathyggill
    @cathyggill 2 роки тому +1

    Yum! Artichokes to the rescue! And what a delightful presenter! These 2 dishes of artichokes will make me savor the rest. I'll be there in 2 weeks!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      hi Cathy, we're coming to the end of the artichoke season - I hope you find some. Have a fabulous holiday. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @analuisaluque8329
    @analuisaluque8329 2 роки тому +1

    Woooooow!!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!

  • @jamesdooling4139
    @jamesdooling4139 2 роки тому +2

    That artichoke field at the start is glorious!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      hi James, not shown were the snow clad mountains in the other direction (sun angle was wrong) but my what a glorious spot! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @grouchosaidit5454
    @grouchosaidit5454 2 роки тому +5

    Fabulous! Thank you for continuing to share these marvelous videos. In these turbulent times, it's especially comforting to see such terrifically talented home cooks.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      Our pleasure! I'm delighted you enjoy them. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @annettecinquemanifalbo17
    @annettecinquemanifalbo17 2 роки тому

    How lucky is she!!?? Gets to taste all these delicious recipes of all these amazing pasta granny's!!! I'm so envious! Bon appetito!

  • @sandrajohnson9926
    @sandrajohnson9926 2 роки тому +1

    Mama Mia!
    I'm enchanted by this
    beautiful region.
    Franca is a fantastic chef.
    I am copying her recipe.
    Thank you for sharing her
    with the world.
    I also love her kitchen cainets!

  • @raynmaker
    @raynmaker 2 роки тому +5

    omg that is the biggest spring onion i have ever seen! i've never had fresh artichoke, only preserved jarred ones on a pizza, but these look so delicious.

    • @ludoludo80
      @ludoludo80 2 роки тому +1

      The secret with fresh artichokes is the “cleaning” (cut with sharp small knife).

  • @edricaldones9639
    @edricaldones9639 2 роки тому +5

    I only come to this channel ever so often to get cheered up and you never disappoint.
    Thank you!

    • @anon7641
      @anon7641 2 роки тому +1

      agree! i come here when life is unmanageable! always calms me down!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      I'm sorry to hear that you are down, but pleased our ladies cheer you up. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @scaira60
    @scaira60 2 роки тому +1

    Wow This brings back memory’s my Nona used too make artichokes a lot when I was a boy. I just love them.

  • @rolfingegypt2209
    @rolfingegypt2209 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful people, amazing landscapes. Very inviting.

  • @21Superpickle
    @21Superpickle 2 роки тому

    Thank you Pasta Grannies.

  • @fyvewytches
    @fyvewytches Рік тому

    I have seen many delicious looking recipes in books, on UA-cam, on TV. The Pasta Grannies recipes all look fantastic and delicious, but this is one of the most mouth watering ones I’ve ever seen anywhere.

  • @ZombieQueen819
    @ZombieQueen819 2 роки тому +1

    The best cooking on this channel

  • @Getpojke
    @Getpojke 2 роки тому +13

    WOW!
    I love artichokes & those two dishes looked fantastic, what a treat you had getting to eat them.
    Artichokes & Cardoons always look so spectacular growing in a garden/field, almost prehistoric but that's dialled up to 11 with those spiked artichokes, they look like the plant Audrey II from Little Shop Of Horrors.
    In the 16th century artichokes could only be eaten by men as they were considered an aphrodisiac & that wasn't the done thing for a lady to do. Thankfully we're passed tat now.
    Brilliant video as always, though this one is an instant favourite, two brilliant dishes of one of my favourite things.[Liked the tip about rubbing your hands in the lemon juice to stop the 'chokes oxidising, clever trick & one I'll be pinching come summer!]
    Thanks again to you, the team & the grannies.

    • @inesdelahoya2045
      @inesdelahoya2045 2 роки тому +2

      Goat Boy It would be out of this world if you had the girls singing - like in “Little Shop of Horrors” - between your each bites of these out-of-this-world delicious artichoke dishes ...

    • @Getpojke
      @Getpojke 2 роки тому

      @@inesdelahoya2045 Dinner, Songs & a Movie. Sounds like a good night to me. [As long as none of the plants try to eat everyone between courses!] 🎶Suddenly, Seymour is standing beside me
      He don't give me orders, he don't condescend
      Suddenly, Seymour is here to provide me
      Sweet understanding, Seymour's my friend🎵
      👾 😁

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому +1

      hi James, I didn't know the 16th century story. I only know that artichokes make wine taste sweeter than it is. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @stephenriley9084
    @stephenriley9084 2 роки тому +2

    Ooh! So good. I'm establishing artichokes on my allotment in Scotland! Regards Stephen.

    • @Getpojke
      @Getpojke 2 роки тому +1

      They can grow pretty well here with a bit of shelter, hope you have good success with them.👍

  • @29Fiorello
    @29Fiorello 10 місяців тому

    DIO MIO...Franca reminds me so much of my Sicilian Grandma who was born in the same area as Franca. My Grandma did her artichokes almost the same way, but she stuffed a sliver of garlic between EACH leaf. Then olive oil and about a ton of salt! and baked them in the oven. My idea of heaven, and I am making them for Thanksgiving for my family = I Know they will love them. Thank you Franca - I will definitely try your luscious pasta recipe.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  9 місяців тому

      your grandmother's version sounds delicious! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @jonesbub1
    @jonesbub1 2 роки тому +1

    Love how fresh these artichokes are! My mouth was watering when Franca was mixing the pasta with the artichokes and ricotta! Great recipe! TFS, Sharon🤗🇺🇦

  • @nealieanderson512
    @nealieanderson512 2 роки тому +2

    Oh my Gosh! Both of these look so wonderful! I wish I could be there and try them!! I love leanring from these wonderful Grannies!!

  • @atbaritone
    @atbaritone 2 роки тому +2

    She's the first Sicilian on the series whose Italian my inexperienced ears can understand.

  • @arasimo
    @arasimo Рік тому +1

    My grandfather was from Cerda!

  • @MrBoazhorribilis
    @MrBoazhorribilis Рік тому

    Fell in love with Franca. I hope Franco don'mind ...
    Sicily too. Wonderful people and land. Great place to get the munchies.

  • @debboyea9567
    @debboyea9567 2 роки тому +1

    Love artichokes! Both dishes look amazing. What a beautiful area.

  • @ISeeYouOliver
    @ISeeYouOliver 2 роки тому +2

    This episode is packed with so many useful tips. Thank you!

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon 2 роки тому +1

    Grilled artichokes and fresh pasta, a lovely meal.

  • @AirrowRocket
    @AirrowRocket 2 роки тому +2

    Great dishes but the mountains!

  • @noralally6449
    @noralally6449 Рік тому

    wow that was so cool i was in awe every second

  • @breezemenardi1472
    @breezemenardi1472 Рік тому

    There should be an Italian cookbook divided by regions with the recipes of these women…I would love that ❤

  • @alextilton2677
    @alextilton2677 2 роки тому +24

    Must be Friday. Pasta Grannies to the rescue again. By the way, are you going to do that wiki with all the Grannies, their ages and what they cooked?

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому +3

      hi Alex, I think that might be a task for my intern when she starts in the summer - a good way for her to get to know all the ladies 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @tonyhoward1735
    @tonyhoward1735 2 роки тому

    This, specific video has taught me a lot. Particularly about the artichokes

  • @DeniseBrown-voteblue
    @DeniseBrown-voteblue 2 роки тому

    It's all so beautiful!🤗🥰 The countryside, the garden, freshest food amazing recipe, made with love 🥰💙🧡💛💚❤💜

  • @gborsonello
    @gborsonello 2 роки тому

    Wonderful! Thank you 🌷🌸

  • @dagmarapulawska6964
    @dagmarapulawska6964 2 роки тому

    Wow! My diet is 100% plant based! I still enjoyed your recipe! one of the best 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @kristindemaria2327
    @kristindemaria2327 2 роки тому

    My moms family is Sicilian and I grew up on artichoke’s and for a long time I was always amazing when people who would say they never saw or had one before. I thought everyone did lol

    • @beth12svist
      @beth12svist 2 роки тому +1

      I've never had artichokes. :D I'm Czech - they're rare here. But this definitely made me want to try it...
      I had much the same experience with Philippino friends for whom our strawberries and apricots were as rare and exotic as for us mangoes or other such fruit... we taught them how to can fruit the Czech way one summer. It rather makes you appreciate that produce more. :-)

    • @kristindemaria2327
      @kristindemaria2327 2 роки тому +1

      @@beth12svist absolutely I hope you get to try a delicious artichoke soon!

  • @mariavaldivia1948
    @mariavaldivia1948 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of the best recipes I have seen!! Thank you for these treasures!!🙏🌺😊

  • @kristianhanford3113
    @kristianhanford3113 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this video the couple show how growing the key ingredients and making fabuloso meals are meant to be done properly

  • @carocaro1881
    @carocaro1881 2 роки тому

    Plenty of artichokes in the garden at the moment. I shall be trying both these recipes. 👍

  • @regularSenseAppeal
    @regularSenseAppeal 9 місяців тому

    Looks super delicious.

  • @EverFlo777
    @EverFlo777 2 роки тому +1

    I love artichokes. This video is for me. :-)

  • @DSmith-gs4tr
    @DSmith-gs4tr 2 роки тому

    Brava! Thanks for sharing more of these beautiful nonne and their fabulous dishes with us. I think I may try that grilled artichoke dish this summer.

  • @purplestarowl89
    @purplestarowl89 2 роки тому +1

    THE REAL ITALIAN DISH 😋😋😋🤤🤤🤤💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💞💕💞💞💕🍲🍲🍲🍲🥘

  • @anon7641
    @anon7641 2 роки тому +1

    what a master class this is! i just love and adore this channel! Thank u!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoy it! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @jimtreglio3950
    @jimtreglio3950 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve never seen artichokes grilled that way. I’m definitely going to try it.

  • @joseph0425
    @joseph0425 2 роки тому

    This channel is incredible. These women are just iconic!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      hi Joseph, I'm glad you enjoy it 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @tl4214
    @tl4214 2 роки тому

    Oh my!! 🥰 I love all of these things, never thought to combine them on this way!! You have my heart!!;

  • @leenamohamd2
    @leenamohamd2 2 роки тому

    Simply I love watching your videos ❤
    Thank you 😊

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому +1

      hi Leena, I'm delighted you are fan 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @souadghazal2533
    @souadghazal2533 2 роки тому

    This one is a big winner; the dish itself, the location and Franca .. just love everything in her kitchen and the way she prepares her ingredients... and those grilled artichokes! Wonder if he covered the grill for them to be cooked better and more flavor.... Lucky you Vicky to get to try them .. although not a fan of white food, I'm sure it's delicious. Thank you for whoever lead you to Franca.... will be watching this again and again.. more videos with Franca please :) Thank you Vicky and team. :)

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      hi Souad no the grill wasn't covered though perhaps that was because we rather enjoyed filming the smoke! Before I tried ricotta and artichoke together I thought it sounded a bit of an unusual combo; but actually it works, especially with the onion and chilli. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @sharendonnelly7770
    @sharendonnelly7770 2 роки тому

    I love artichokes, and these two recipes I will definitely try! Too bad we only have the new variety of artichokes here, those spiny ones look intimidating, but I am sure that is to protect the deliciousness of the veggie! The "grilled" artichokes were a surprise, would never have thought of that. Terrific video with a terrific granny! Thank you for the great video.

  • @vvivita
    @vvivita 2 роки тому

    This brings back memories of my Neapolitan Mom smacking the artichokes against the kitchen counter. She made hers EXACTLY the same way, except she roasted hers in the oven. They were the best!

  • @clacicle
    @clacicle 2 роки тому

    I’ve said this before and will say it again: if I was on my deathbed and could choose one last meal, it would be this. It truly looks heavenly!

  • @royliang4540
    @royliang4540 2 роки тому

    fantastic recipes!

  • @rlt94
    @rlt94 2 роки тому +3

    Artichokes are coming into season here in Central Texas right now, I wanna see if I can get my hands on some locally grown ones as they do well here.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      I hope you succeed 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @lindam1728
    @lindam1728 2 роки тому

    These artichokes look amazing! I'm going to have to try roasting them over the coals like this next time. The thorns make me nervous, as I always get pricked by them, so I take the time to snip them off with kitchen shears. I'm lucky that I live in the Central Coast area of California, where the artichoke fields are plenty, and still owned by the families who brought them to the US!

  • @PinkeeLee
    @PinkeeLee 2 роки тому

    vicious looking 'chokes. and both recipes look fantastic. stunning view. she knows how to handle and control those 'chokes. a real 'choke trainer. I live in 'choke country and ours are tame by comparison!

  • @Company-59
    @Company-59 2 роки тому

    Another heartwarming video. Thank you!

  • @ildefonso4559
    @ildefonso4559 2 роки тому +1

    Fabulous recipes

  • @NinaLon
    @NinaLon 2 роки тому

    That dish looks delicious!!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤

  • @lut4579
    @lut4579 2 роки тому

    Wonderful people! I LOVE ricotta and artichokes! I’m definitely trying these dishes👍 !

  • @nikip9161
    @nikip9161 2 роки тому

    Great and beloved ingredients from start to finish... 💕🌻💞🌻☺

  • @redhousepress
    @redhousepress 2 роки тому

    Phenomenal!!!

  • @campari4467
    @campari4467 2 роки тому

    Wow what fantastico dishes.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      They are well worth trying! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @VeraLucia-qs1jp
    @VeraLucia-qs1jp 2 роки тому

    Adorei esses prato. Obrigada.

  • @floriehazel4712
    @floriehazel4712 2 роки тому

    Thank you 💖💖💖💖

  • @stevelogan5475
    @stevelogan5475 2 роки тому

    Ms. Vicky, very nice video, looks delicious & Ms. Franca is a dear soul, nothing close here in Appalachia & artichokes would be hard to find, most folks would think it was an unripened pine cone, lol, I like them, God Bless you all

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому +1

      hi Steve, I think one needs sizeable Italian communities for artichokes to be grown. Have a good week. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

    • @stevelogan5475
      @stevelogan5475 2 роки тому

      @@pastagrannies Ms. Vicky, I agree & most folks in the Appalachia ares are Irish/Scottish, I have had them & they are very good

  • @sonnyblack5826
    @sonnyblack5826 2 роки тому

    I adore this channel its my calm space when im scrolling through things and relaxing at home 😁 your doing a great job 👏🏼

  • @stefaniaweiland7166
    @stefaniaweiland7166 2 роки тому +1

    What a cute couple ❤️ the food looks delicious ✋😋

  • @Paneliniesadvices
    @Paneliniesadvices 2 роки тому

    Omg Iam gonna drive myself crazy....what an amazing dish

  • @lovewillwinnn
    @lovewillwinnn 2 роки тому

    My family is from that region! Need to visit! 😊💕💕💕

  • @abcxyz6388
    @abcxyz6388 2 роки тому +1

    My grandmother was born in Cerda

  • @Ricardohoineff
    @Ricardohoineff 2 роки тому

    fantastico! need to travel to taste that!

  • @McCulleyJr
    @McCulleyJr 2 роки тому

    Wow, fabulous meal I’ll try to make it soon, thanks 👏👏👏👏

  • @bryan3550
    @bryan3550 2 роки тому +1

    Yet more magic Vicky!
    How on earth do you get the entree into these wonderful kitchens?
    Your book has made it DownUnder and resides on my kitchen shelf: thank you so much! 😘

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому +1

      hi Bryan, thank you for buying the book, I hope you get a lot of use from it. And I have a Granny Finder called Livia who helps me 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @joypolk3093
    @joypolk3093 2 роки тому

    Looks so delicious!! Also the ricotta was homemade by Franca? So lovely.
    Looking forward to the new Pasta Grannies cookbook🤗

  • @thecook8964
    @thecook8964 2 роки тому

    Just when you think you've seen it all... Brava!

    • @aris1956
      @aris1956 2 роки тому

      When you travel around Italy, you always have to prepare yourself for new surprises. And this not only for tourists, but also for us Italians. When they say….“Italian cuisine”…..you say everything, but nothing is said. You have to discover it in every different region, in every city, in every small town, and every time you see something new.

  • @angelafavara9887
    @angelafavara9887 2 роки тому

    Complimenti 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰

  • @VeraLucia-qs1jp
    @VeraLucia-qs1jp 2 роки тому

    Nunca vi alcachofras na brasa. Vou fazer.

  • @rosebudfrodo26
    @rosebudfrodo26 2 роки тому

    Yum, this looks glorious..

  • @cari0021
    @cari0021 2 роки тому

    the olive oil pitcher is *fantastico*

  • @nidhavellir
    @nidhavellir 2 роки тому +1

    Looks delicious, and a lot safer than that earlier artichoke recipe where they were practically set on fire lol.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому +2

      haha, you are a long term fan! Yes, that put me off artichokes for several years. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @andreamaiorana8490
    @andreamaiorana8490 Рік тому

    Yummy!

  • @ameg2707
    @ameg2707 2 роки тому

    🥰🥰🥰 omg looks fabulous and so delicious 🤤

  • @oliverlondon5246
    @oliverlondon5246 2 роки тому

    Fantastic! 😎

  • @ric636
    @ric636 2 роки тому

    artichokes 💚💎

  • @Serendipity1977
    @Serendipity1977 2 роки тому

    Che bontà 😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @patscar7869
    @patscar7869 2 роки тому

    Grazie Nonna from Nonno Pat in Canada!

  • @JinJinDoe
    @JinJinDoe 2 роки тому +1

    I always wondered how to peel and cook artichokes. Quite an absent veg in my personal menu, not sure if it's because it's not popular in the UK. Pasta looks yummy! I always wonder why are there so little Italian immigrant in UK and watching these videos I think I'm starting to understand why. The climate, the food, the views of the land if you own it. Amazing.

    • @wellaciccio2362
      @wellaciccio2362 2 роки тому +3

      As an Italian immigrant in the UK, we are quite a few :) 233k in the whole UK, 131k in London only!! We are like parsley, a bit of everywhere

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  2 роки тому

      There are certain towns which have big Italian communities from way back: for example Bedford, Cardiff, Glasgow - and London of course. One characteristic is they all go back to Italy for their summer hols to get their fix of sunshine. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky