A fruity, juicy Blood Orange Cocktail made with gin, fresh blood orange juice and finished with a sprig of thyme. Bright, refreshing and easy to make, it’s the perfect way to celebrate winter citrus — and yes, cocktails count as fun.
Tuscan Sausage Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
An indulgent and flavour-packed Tuscan Sausage Pasta made with tomato, white wine, fennel seeds and garlic. This simple recipe is ready in about 30 minutes — serve with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. We’ve been making this dish for years and it never stops being comforting. The key is using good … Read more
Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Involtini with Spinach and Ricotta
Chicken involtini filled with zucchini, spinach and ricotta, wrapped in prosciutto. An elegant, deeply flavorful main course ideal for date night, weekend dinners or special occasions. These prosciutto-wrapped chicken involtini are straightforward to prepare. There are several steps, but none are difficult, and you can assemble them ahead of time so they only require finishing … Read more
Orecchiette with ’Nduja Tomato Sauce and Crispy Breadcrumbs
Orecchiette tossed in a spicy, velvety ’Nduja sugo made with shallot, cured Calabrian ’nduja, tomato passata and a touch of mascarpone. This simple, quick pasta is rich, addictive and perfect with crusty bread and a glass of wine. ’Nduja is a soft, spreadable spicy sausage from Calabria that’s become widely available and is wonderful to … Read more
Classic Eggless Tiramisu Recipe: Creamy No-Egg Italian Dessert
Eggless Tiramisu made with coffee‑soaked Savoiardi biscuits, velvety mascarpone and a dusting of cocoa. This version delivers all the classic flavours of traditional tiramisu but without raw eggs—rich and decadent yet light and incredibly satisfying. A classic tiramisu is one of my favourite desserts: creamy, airy and full of coffee flavour. It’s also very simple … Read more
Ossobuco alla Milanese: Classic Braised Veal Shanks Recipe
Traditional Ossobuco alla Milanese—veal shanks braised in a fragrant tomato and white wine sauce until the meat is melting and falling off the bone. Serve with saffron risotto (Risotto alla Milanese) or creamy polenta and finish with a bright gremolata of parsley, garlic and lemon zest for a truly comforting, elegant meal. Ossobuco originates from … Read more
Cuccidati Fig Cookies: Traditional Sicilian Fig-Filled Pastry Recipe
Celebrate the festive season with these classic Christmas-spiced Italian fig cookies, Cuccidati. Made with a tender pasta frolla (Italian sweet shortcrust) and filled with sticky dried figs, candied orange, raisins, nuts and warming spices, these Sicilian cookies are both beautiful and delicious. Also known as Buccellati, Cuccidati are traditional Sicilian holiday cookies. Their filling highlights … Read more
Amaretto Mulled Wine (Vin Brulé) Recipe for Cozy Winter Nights
The easiest homemade Mulled Wine, made with warming festive spices, clementines and an optional splash of amaretto liqueur. Ready in about 10 minutes and perfect for cold evenings. Buon Natale! Mulled wine—known as Glühwein in Germany or Vin Brulé in Italy—is the classic way to stay warm, cosy and festive when the weather turns cold. … Read more
Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe: Italian-Style Pan-Seared Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage
Chicken Saltimbocca is a charming, accessible take on the Roman classic: chicken cutlets topped with fresh sage and prosciutto, pan-fried until the prosciutto is crisp and finished with a simple white wine sauce. We like to serve it with rosemary-scented cannellini beans for a quick, flavourful side.
Creamy Pistachio Panna Cotta Recipe with Honeyed Pistachio Crumble
Smooth, creamy and irresistibly delicious pistachio panna cotta made with just four ingredients. This elegant dessert is quick to prepare — about 15 minutes of hands‑on time — and is ideal to make ahead for dinner parties or special occasions. Panna cotta feels refined and luxurious, yet it’s one of the simplest desserts to make … Read more