A classic rosemary focaccia made with simple pantry ingredients. This traditional Italian bread is delightful on its own, perfect for sandwiches, ideal for dipping into soup, and a great base for many topping variations. Rosemary focaccia is one of my favourite Italian breads: crisp on the outside, light and airy inside, and scented with peppery … Read more

Genovese Sauce or La Genovese Napoletana is a deeply flavorful Neapolitan ragu made with plenty of slowly cooked onions, beef and a splash of white wine. It takes time to simmer into a rich, glossy sauce, but requires little hands-on attention and is simple to prepare. A Genovese Sauce from Naples Despite its name, Genovese … Read more

Risotto alla Valdostana is the perfect comfort-food risotto to keep you warm during cold weather. Hailing from Italy’s Aosta Valley, this traditional dish is cooked with white wine and finished with generous amounts of Fontina DOP, creating a creamy, hearty plate that’s simple and deeply satisfying. The Aosta Valley in northern Italy is known for … Read more

Delicious Italian Stuffed Mussels topped with crispy breadcrumbs, lemon, parsley and garlic. This simple, flavour-packed recipe makes a wonderful appetizer or antipasto and is especially nice for holiday gatherings like Christmas Eve. These stuffed mussels are a classic from Molise in southern Italy. They’re quick to prepare and full of bright flavour from garlic, lemon … Read more

Eggs in purgatory made with spicy Calabrian ’Nduja. This easy recipe features a flavourful tomato sauce and gently poached eggs with runny yolks perfect for dunking crusty bread. Ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Uova in Purgatorio (eggs in purgatory) is a traditional Neapolitan dish from southern Italy. … Read more

Simple, quick and delicious Pistachio Pesto made with fresh basil, garlic, Pecorino cheese and, of course, pistachios. Ready in about 5 minutes, this versatile pesto works beautifully on pasta, pizza, sandwiches and crostini. If you enjoy classic Pesto alla Genovese, you’ll love this Sicilian variation that swaps pine nuts for the rich, buttery flavour of … Read more

Chestnut fritters made with just three ingredients, served warm with ricotta, thin slices of pecorino and a drizzle of truffle honey. A delicious autumn snack that’s ready in minutes. These naturally sweet, rustic fritters are simple to make and pair beautifully with creamy ricotta, salty pecorino and fragrant truffle honey. If you prefer, substitute a … Read more