A bright, vibrant festive blood orange salad layered with shaved fennel, radicchio, crispy prosciutto, pistachios and a simple mustard-and-olive-oil dressing. Loaded with contrasting flavours and textures, this easy salad is striking on the plate and ideal for holiday entertaining.
A delicious grilled chicken Caesar salad with an easy, one-minute dressing. This salad brims with flavour from char-grilled chicken breasts, crunchy croutons, crisp lettuce, anchovies and shavings of Parmesan. It’s one of my favourite simple salads. This grilled chicken Caesar salad is exactly how I like it: juicy, charred chicken paired with crisp lettuce and … Read more
Panforte di Siena – a traditional Tuscan Christmas cake made with candied fruit, mixed nuts and warm spices, finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Dense, chewy and deeply flavored, this fruitcake is a fantastic festive treat and makes a beautiful homemade gift. The moment you bite into panforte it tastes of the holidays: … Read more
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a classic Italian pasta dish made from just a few simple pantry staples: spaghetti, fresh garlic, good extra virgin olive oil and peperoncino. It’s inexpensive, quick to prepare and can be on the table in around 10–15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting, no-fuss meal. This … Read more
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni is a classic, reliable family favourite. Tubes of cannelloni pasta are filled with a creamy mixture of spinach and ricotta, baked in a simple tomato and basil sauce, then topped with melting mozzarella and grated parmesan for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish.
A fizzy, festive and delicious Christmas cocktail made with prosecco, rhubarb & ginger gin and cranberry juice. This easy-to-make spritz is ideal for holiday parties or a relaxed weekend treat — the perfect seasonal drink. Because it’s never too early for a cocktail… It really is the best time of year to celebrate! Enjoy indulgent … Read more
Pasta alla Montecarlo is a rich, comforting meat sauce featuring sautéed vegetables, ground beef and Italian sausage simmered in a tomato-cream base and finished with a touch of basil pesto. The result is a uniquely flavorful pasta that balances rustic heartiness with bright herbaceous notes—definitely worth trying.
Taralli, or tarallini Pugliesi, are a classic crunchy snack from Puglia. Made with white wine, flour and olive oil, they bake into crisp, golden rings. Season them with fennel, chili flakes, rosemary or parmesan and serve with drinks for a simple Italian aperitivo. These bite-sized tarallini are perfect with an aperitif — small, crunchy and … Read more
Canederli are comforting bread dumplings from northern Italy. Made with speck (smoked prosciutto), sautéed onion and fresh chives, they are traditionally served in a rich meat broth. This recipe is a delicious way to use up stale bread and makes a warming, satisfying meal. Canederli (also called Knödel in German) are typical of the Trentino-Alto … Read more
An easy, flavorful tomato pasta made with canned sardines, garlic, chilli and a splash of white wine. Finished with lemony toasted breadcrumbs and fresh parsley, this is a comforting storecupboard meal you can have on the table in under 30 minutes. Canned sardines are enjoying a well-deserved moment: affordable, nutritious and full of omega-3s. They … Read more