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
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
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 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.
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
These pumpkin bread rolls combine roasted pumpkin puree and oregano for a beautiful autumnal loaf or individual rolls. They make an impressive addition to Fall gatherings or Halloween parties and are surprisingly simple to prepare with the step-by-step photos included. Serve the rolls as mini sandwiches filled with prosciutto, pecorino and tomato, or dip them … Read more
Cinque e Cinque (5×5) is a classic Livornese sandwich made with soft, crusty rolls filled with torta di ceci — a tender chickpea flatbread — and marinated grilled eggplant seasoned with garlic and chili.
How to make a Negroni Sbagliato. This Italian cocktail—literally the “wrong” Negroni—swaps gin for Prosecco. The result is bitter, fruity and effervescent, making it a fantastic aperitivo served with simple nibbles. If you enjoy the classic Negroni, you’ll appreciate this lighter, bubblier variation. The Negroni Sbagliato is believed to have been invented when a bartender … Read more
Learn how to make juicy, flavour-packed homemade Italian sausages using fennel seeds, garlic, rosemary and a splash of red wine. These sausages require no casings or specialised equipment and work beautifully served with polenta, a rich tomato sauce or lentils for a classic Italian meal. Italian sausages are celebrated for their juiciness and bold, aromatic … Read more
Soft, tender Italian Nutella cookies—also known as Nutellotti—made with only three simple ingredients. Rich with chocolate‑hazelnut flavour, these little cookies are irresistibly delicious and surprisingly easy to prepare. Nutellotti are tiny cookies made from just Nutella (or another chocolate‑hazelnut spread), flour and an egg. After baking they’re finished with a dollop of Nutella and some … Read more