Learn how to make an Authentic Tuscan Panzanella Salad with ripe summer tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion and torn stale bread. This cool, refreshing salad is perfect for hot weather and a great way to use up crusty bread. The Tuscans have long been masters of transforming stale bread into delicious dishes: pappa al pomodoro … Read more
This Pasta al Forno is a comforting Italian baked pasta made with a rich tomato sauce, penne (or other short pasta), a creamy Taleggio cheese sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. It’s a hearty, satisfying dish that’s perfect for family dinners. Pasta al Forno literally means oven-baked pasta. Recipes vary: some include sausage or other … Read more
Cialledda is a traditional southern Italian bread salad from both Basilicata and Puglia. This bright, flavorful dish combines stale bread with cucumber, tomato, red onion and plenty of fragrant oregano. It’s perfect for hot weather, quick to prepare and an excellent way to use day-old bread. You may be familiar with Panzanella; Cialledda is its … Read more
Delightful Pizza Pinwheels made with buttery, flaky puff pastry, salty prosciutto and creamy gorgonzola. These bite-sized pizza treats are ideal for an Italian-style aperitivo with drinks and make excellent party finger food. These pinwheels are a fun, easy recipe that work for many occasions—party snacks, picnics or an aperitivo alongside an Aperol Spritz. They’re highly … Read more
A beautiful Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake made with pistachios and white chocolate. This festive, tree-shaped Italian dessert looks impressive but takes no more than 15 minutes to assemble. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the season with friends and family. Pandoro (meaning “golden bread”) is a soft, light, vanilla-scented Italian Christmas … Read more
Spicy Calabrian Sausage Ragu — a hearty ragu flavored with garlic, herbs and red wine, simmered in rich tomato passata and finished with creamy stracciatella and grated Parmigiano. It’s an impressive, flavour-packed pasta dish that can be on the table in about 40 minutes.
Pizza Rustica is a classic Italian Easter pie with a flaky, buttery pastry filled with eggs, ricotta, salami and cheese. This recipe produces a flavorful, impressive pie that’s perfect for special occasions. Pizza Rustica (also called Pizza Chiena or Pizza Ripiena) is a rustic savory pie from southern Italy traditionally served at Easter. Versions vary … Read more
Sicilian Pizza (Lo Sfincione) features a thick, soft rectangular crust topped with a rich tomato sauce made with slow-cooked onions and anchovies, finished with cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs and oregano. Follow the step-by-step photos and video tutorial to make this traditional Sicilian street food at home. If you haven’t tried Sicilian pizza, you’re in for a … Read more
A rich, intensely flavored Roasted Red Pepper Soup made with sweet charred red peppers, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth. It’s finished with a swirl of homemade basil pesto and crème fraîche. Warm, comforting and simple to prepare.
Cozy and flavorful Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup made with leftover roast chicken, hearty vegetables, orzo pasta and bright lemon juice. Light and nourishing yet comforting and moreish, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for chilly days when you want something wholesome without feeling heavy. After festive indulgence or any busy period when the weather remains cold … Read more