Healthy Green Pea Soup topped with a dollop of yogurt and crispy prosciutto. This soup is made from frozen peas, zucchini and garlic for a fresh, slightly sweet flavour. Serve with chargrilled ciabatta and a grind of black pepper. A big bowl of soup is an easy way to pack lots of nutritious vegetables into … Read more
Eggplant Rollatini filled with creamy spinach and ricotta, baked in a fresh tomato sauce and finished with melted mozzarella. A lighter, low‑carb comfort meal that’s simple to prepare and impressive to serve. Eggplant Rollatini is a lighter take on spinach and ricotta cannelloni, using thinly sliced aubergine as the pasta alternative. The rolls are filled … Read more
A 20-minute Shrimp Linguine made with cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, chilli, and parsley. This simple Italian pasta dish is fresh, delicious and super easy to make. Serve with lemon wedges and a nice cold glass of vino. Simple pasta dishes are often the best. This shrimp linguine is bright, quick and relies on just … Read more
Impress your guests with this showstopping Panettone Bombe. This Christmas ice cream cake features an outer chocolate shell, panettone slices lining the outside and a light, creamy semifreddo centre. It’s surprisingly low-prep, fuss-free and easy to assemble. For showstopping desserts I favour big impact with minimal effort. If you liked the idea of something festive … Read more
Light, airy and deeply chocolatey, this semifreddo is truly irresistible and needs no ice-cream machine. It’s easy to make, impressive to serve and perfect for guests or a relaxed weekend treat. Be warned: people will fight over the bowl. Who doesn’t love chocolate ice cream? I currently have a freezer full of semifreddo after testing … Read more
These two-ingredient stracchino and sausage crostini are wonderfully simple and incredibly tasty. Tangy, creamy stracchino cheese is combined with Italian sausage and spread over thick crusty bread. Stracchino and sausage is a classic Italian pairing. Here it’s spread on thick slices of crusty bread and baked until the cheese melts and the sausage is fully … Read more
A crisp, flaky puff pastry tart topped with prosciutto cotto (Italian cooked ham), melt‑in‑your‑mouth Fontina and tender potatoes. This tart is quick to assemble using store‑bought puff pastry, yet feels special—perfect for lunch, a light dinner or as an antipasto with drinks and nibbles. This double‑carb, cheesy tart is a crowd‑pleaser. I use ready‑rolled puff … Read more
Learn how to make an authentic and delicious Spaghetti alla Carbonara using only five quality ingredients: pasta, guanciale, eggs, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. This traditional Roman recipe contains no cream and relies on technique and good ingredients to create a silky, flavourful sauce. Follow the tips and step‑by‑step instructions below to make Carbonara like they do in Rome. Buon appetito!
Incredible Eggplant Meatballs served in a rich tomato sauce. These “meatballs” are completely meat-free, made with roasted eggplant, herbs, egg and breadcrumbs. Serve them on top of creamy polenta for a hearty and comforting Italian meal.
Mozzarella-stuffed meatballs simmered in a rich, flavour-packed tomato sauce. This easy recipe yields juicy meatballs with an oozing mozzarella centre, cooked in a simple, delicious sauce. It’s a family favourite—serve with spaghetti for classic Italian-American comfort food. This is a fun, indulgent twist on classic Italian polpette (meatballs). They’re perfectly round, juicy and served in … Read more