The Easter table of my youth had so many green delicious side dishes to make meats almost redundant. I will teach you my favorite ones.

• Carciofi in teglia ~ Stove top stuffed artichokes

• Pisellini in umido ~ Braised shelling peas

• Tortino di bietola e ricotta ~ Baby chards and ricotta tart

• Asparagi e fave arrosto ~ Roasted asparagus and fava