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
Crema al Pistacchio is a luxurious Italian pistachio cream made from shelled pistachios, white chocolate, butter and milk. Silky and indulgent, it works beautifully as a spread on toast or bread, a spoonable treat, or as a filling for doughnuts, pastries and cakes. This homemade version is quick to prepare and stores well in the … Read more
How to make homemade cavatelli pasta with just two simple ingredients. These small shell-shaped pastas come from southern Italy—particularly Molise and Puglia—and are made from an eggless semolina dough, which makes them easy to prepare and perfect with your favorite sauce. Cavatelli are enjoyable and straightforward to shape by hand; a special tool helps for … Read more
Delicious sautéed Brussels sprouts with dates and walnuts — a festive, flavorful side that pairs beautifully with roast dinners and vegetarian mains. This simple recipe is ready in about 30 minutes.
Brussels sprouts often get a bad rap when overcooked and boiled until mushy. This sautéed Brussels sprouts recipe restores their reputation. Quartered and sautéed in a little olive oil and butter with chicken stock, sweet chopped dates and crunchy walnuts, they become sticky, savory and truly delicious.
Gnocco Fritto (also called Crescentine) is a classic snack from Emilia-Romagna, Italy. These are light, crispy pillows of fried savoury dough best served warm alongside cured meats and soft cheeses. Hailing from the same region as Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham and Mortadella, gnocco fritto pairs beautifully with regional favourites like Ragu alla Bolognese and Tortellini … Read more