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
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