Roasted cherry tomato and ricotta pasta is a quick, family-friendly dish made with blistered cherry tomatoes, mellow roasted garlic, a pinch of chilli flakes and fresh basil. The sauce is creamy from ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano but light enough for everyday meals, and it comes together with minimal effort—perfect for weeknights. This recipe is reliably … Read more
Caffè Shakerato is the Italian way to enjoy iced coffee: a shot of hot espresso sweetened and shaken with ice until icy cold, then served in a chilled cocktail glass. It’s elegant, intensely flavored and refreshingly light—perfect for warm afternoons, and surprisingly simple to prepare at home.
Torta Nua is a classic Italian-style breakfast cake built from a tender lemon sponge and generous spoonfuls of creamy vanilla-and-lemon pastry cream. The contrast between the light, airy cake and the silky, citrus-scented filling creates a simple yet memorable dessert that works beautifully for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon treat.
Inspired by a visit to Amalfi, this pizza celebrates deep, savoury umami: briny olives and capers, salty anchovies and fragrant oregano give each bite a bold, balanced flavour. It’s simple to assemble, yet packed with character — an ideal choice for a relaxed pizza night at home.
Traditional Piedmontese baked peaches (Pesche Ripiene) filled with crunchy amaretti cookies and dark chocolate. This simple Italian summer dessert is easy to prepare and delicious served warm with vanilla gelato or a spoonful of softly whipped cream.
A deeply flavorful, comforting ragu made with tender eggplant, Italian sausage, fennel and a splash of white wine. This hearty sauce develops rich layers of taste as it simmers and is perfect tossed with pasta and finished with plenty of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. If you want a warming, flavour-packed pasta dish, this sausage and … Read more
Creamy, fruity and utterly delicious, strawberry semifreddo is made with fresh, ripe strawberries and finished with a simple strawberry sauce. This easy Italian summer dessert is packed with bright flavour and is wonderfully cool and refreshing—perfect for warm weather when strawberries are at their best.
A very special and unbelievably delicious recipe we discovered during our travels in Veneto. Ground beef is seasoned, rolled thin, then layered with radicchio, Parmigiano slices and thin porchetta, then grilled. It’s fantastic served with grilled vegetables, a crisp salad or roasted potatoes. I’m excited to share this recipe because it’s one I haven’t seen … Read more
Roasted tomato focaccia finished with generous homemade basil pesto and creamy burrata. Built on an easy overnight no‑knead focaccia dough, this bread is light and airy with a crisp golden crust and soft, tender crumb. We bake focaccia weekly at home because it’s simple to prepare, endlessly adaptable and tastes incredible straight from the oven. … Read more
Zucchine alla Scapece – delicious fried zucchini dressed with mint, garlic and vinegar. This classic Neapolitan side dish works beautifully with grilled meats, fish or served on crostini. Zucchine alla Scapece is a traditional Neapolitan preparation that’s surprisingly simple yet full of bright, Mediterranean flavour. Thinly sliced zucchini are fried until golden, then tossed with … Read more