Soft, light homemade gnocchi dressed in a simple yet irresistible brown butter and sage sauce. Whether you make the gnocchi from scratch or use store-bought, this easy dish delivers elegant, comforting flavour — perfect for busy weeknights or a dinner party.
Authentic Lasagna Bolognese (Lasagne alla Bolognese) combines a deeply flavoured Bolognese ragu, silky bechamel sauce and fresh spinach pasta sheets for a comforting, special meal worth the effort. Hailing from Bologna in the Emilia Romagna region, Lasagna Bolognese is rich, satisfying and incredibly comforting. This version uses a classic ragu made with beef and pancetta, … Read more
Healthy pesto pasta sauce made with cavolo nero (Tuscan kale) and giant fusilli pasta. It’s a super easy, filling and healthy dinner recipe to start the New Year with. This cavolo nero pesto is straightforward and full of flavor. Use it as a sauce for pasta or spoon it over roasted vegetables and salads. I … Read more
Crunchy, flavorful Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti dipped in white chocolate. These Italian cantucci are made from a simple dough and twice-baked until perfectly crisp. Enjoy them with coffee, tea, an after-dinner liqueur or rich hot chocolate. Biscotti (or cantucci) are traditional Italian cookies that are baked twice to achieve their characteristic crunch. While classic cantucci … Read more
Juicy, flavorful baked chicken meatballs flavored with garlic, basil and tarragon, simmered and baked in an easy tomato sauce. Serve with creamy polenta or crusty bread to soak up every bit of sauce.
Creamy, indulgent Bailey’s panna cotta — a boozy dessert that’s impressive yet incredibly simple to make. With a soft, silky texture and the warming flavour of Irish cream liqueur, this panna cotta works for cozy nights, dinner parties or festive occasions throughout the year. Panna cotta is one of the easiest desserts to prepare — … Read more
Polpette al Sugo – juicy Italian meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This classic recipe is ideal for a family Sunday dinner: straightforward to make, full of flavor, and best served with plenty of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of sauce (fare la scarpetta!). Polpette come in many regional variations. Some … Read more
How to make a classic Italian Anchovy pizza with capers, also known as Pizza Napoli. This simple, flavour-packed recipe uses our best homemade pizza dough and includes tips so you can make it perfectly at home for your next pizza night. This post was first published on October 12th 2017 and has been updated since. … Read more
Smooth and creamy Panettone Ice Cream filled with festive flavours. This no-churn recipe takes only about 10 minutes to prepare and yields a rich, velvety ice cream with a seasonal twist. Panettone is a holiday classic and delicious eaten by the slice with coffee or prosecco. It’s also perfect for transforming into desserts like Panettone … Read more
The most delicious Vegetarian Baked Ziti made with a creamy tomato sauce, plenty of it, bell peppers, spinach and topped with bubbling melted mozzarella. This baked pasta is easy to prepare ahead and perfect for busy weeknights. There’s nothing more comforting than a big dish of baked pasta, and this vegetarian baked ziti checks all … Read more