This fennel and courgette salad is bright and light, featuring smoked scamorza cheese, thinly sliced fennel, ribbons of courgette (zucchini), fresh chilli and a simple olive oil dressing. It’s an excellent side or a quick, refreshing lunch that comes together in minutes. A simple courgette salad…. I love raw courgette (zucchini) sliced into thin ribbons … Read more

Creamy Tomato Pasta in a rich, velvety tomato sauce with Italian sausage. This simple recipe uses everyday ingredients and is ready in about 20 minutes—perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal. There’s something comforting about a generous bowl of pasta, and this creamy tomato sausage pasta delivers on flavor and speed. The sauce combines Italian … Read more

These fun Valentine’s Caprese Skewers are a perfect fuss‑free appetizer using classic Italian ingredients—you can’t go wrong! Hello! I have a cute, easy appetizer to share today: Valentine’s Caprese Skewers. Classic Italian flavors hardly ever fail, and these skewers are completely foolproof. They’re quick to assemble, visually charming and taste fresh and bright—perfect for a … Read more

Pane Frattau is a classic Sardinian dish made of crisp, paper-thin Pane Carasau soaked in warm stock, layered with a simple tomato sauce and grated pecorino, and finished with a gently poached egg. It’s comforting, flavourful and ideal for breakfast, brunch or any relaxed meal. This dish is surprisingly straightforward: Pane Carasau (also called Carta … Read more

Melon gazpacho: a chilled, refreshing soup made from ripe cantaloupe, finished with crispy prosciutto, a dollop of crème fraîche and a good grind of black pepper. Light, quick to prepare and perfect for hot summer days, this dish takes the classic melon-and-prosciutto pairing and presents it in a cool, elegant form. Melon and prosciutto is … Read more

Crostata is a beloved Italian jam tart made with shortcrust pastry (pasta frolla) and a sweet fruit jam filling. It’s easy to prepare and incredibly tasty—perfect with a cappuccino for breakfast, as a snack, or served warm for dessert. This simple rustic tart is enjoyed across Italy at any time of day. The dough keeps … Read more

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