How to make Homemade Nutella! This recipe yields a smooth, creamy hazelnut chocolate spread in minutes. Rich, decadent and utterly delicious. Making your own chocolate-hazelnut spread is surprisingly simple and tastes every bit as good as store-bought versions. With just a food processor and a few pantry staples — whole unpeeled hazelnuts, dark and milk … Read more
Patate Rifatte (redone potatoes) are a tasty and economical side dish made from leftover boiled potatoes, pan-fried with garlic and marjoram, then simmered in a simple tomato sauce. Patate Rifatte, literally “potatoes redone,” is an easy Italian side that makes excellent use of leftover boiled potatoes. It’s a wonderful way to transform simple leftovers into … Read more
These Italian chicken cutlets are crisp on the outside, juicy inside and packed with flavour. They’re served with baby spinach tossed in fresh basil pesto and a squeeze of lemon. The recipe is rustic, straightforward and perfect for any night of the week. I love this simple way of cooking chicken: thin, tender cutlets with … Read more
How to make a Classic Negroni Cocktail. Made with just four ingredients, this Italian cocktail has a beautiful ruby-red colour and is wonderfully refreshing. It’s the ideal way to start an Italian aperitivo. If you want an elegant, refreshing aperitivo cocktail, the Negroni is a brilliant choice. Like an Aperol Spritz or a Campari spritz, … Read more
This Extra Cheesy Speck and Mushroom Pizza is absolutely irresistible. Prepare for one of the tastiest pizzas you’ll ever make — and it’s surprisingly simple! For years this has been my favourite pizza style. Skip the tomato sauce — this is a rich, indulgent white pizza, all about cheese and simplicity. I first discovered this … Read more
Today is a great day because I get to enjoy this beauty: roasted red pepper and aubergine on thick, crunchy bread spread with a garlicky, lemony avocado mayo and topped with cheese. I love cheese — from oozy Camembert to sharp mature cheddar, Taleggio on its own, or melted mozzarella on lasagne. The stronger, the … Read more
Gelato Biscotto is Italy’s take on the classic ice cream sandwich. It features a soft, chewy chocolate sponge, a simple no‑churn vanilla filling, and an optional coating of melted chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. Light, indulgent and easy to make at home, it’s the perfect summer treat.
Aperol Spritz Granita — a chilled summer treat that captures the bright, bitter-orange flavour of an Aperol Spritz in frozen form. This simple recipe uses just Aperol, Prosecco, sugar and water and requires no special equipment. It’s perfect for hot days, garden parties or barbecues. If you enjoy an Aperol Spritz on a warm afternoon, … Read more
Zuccotto is a classic dome-shaped dessert from Florence. It’s made with Pan di Spagna (an Italian sponge cake) or ladyfingers, soaked in liqueur, and filled with two ricotta-based creams — one with candied fruit and one with cocoa and chocolate chips. Zuccotto looks impressive but is straightforward to make. Strips or slices of sponge are … Read more
Quick and easy tuna pasta made with silky pappardelle, canned tuna, cherry tomatoes, red onion and capers. This flavour-packed dish comes together in about 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. If you need a quick, satisfying dinner, this healthy tuna pasta is a reliable choice. Bright cherry tomatoes, a splash of white wine, … Read more