These Panettone Biscotti are a festive and delicious way to use up leftover panettone or pandoro. Crispy and crunchy, they capture the flavour of panettone in a biscotti form — perfect for dunking in your morning cappuccino or serving alongside after-dinner Vin Santo. Buon Natale! At Christmastime we often end up with extra Panettone and … Read more

The easiest Steak Pizzaiola recipe: juicy, perfectly cooked steak in a rich, flavour-packed tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers. This quick stovetop dish is ready in under 30 minutes. Steak Pizzaiola, or Carne alla Pizzaiola, literally means “meat pizza style.” From Naples, it was originally a way to make inexpensive cuts of meat … Read more

Red grape focaccia with mozzarella and rosemary offers a light, fluffy base topped with a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. This focaccia makes an impressive appetizer or snack and is ideal for sharing at a gathering, barbecue, or any casual meal. I recently made this red grape and mozzarella focaccia and absolutely loved … Read more

Pasticciotti Leccesi are classic sweet pastries from Puglia, especially the Salento area near Lecce. They are made with a tender, crumbly sweet shortcrust (pasta frolla) filled with smooth vanilla pastry cream (crema pasticcera) and, traditionally, Amarena cherries. Enjoy them with a cappuccino at breakfast or as an indulgent treat any time of day. Pasticciotti are … Read more

A simple grilled zucchini salad with sweet cantaloupe, salty prosciutto and crunchy toasted pine nuts. Finished with a bright, tangy vinaigrette and fresh herbs, this salad is light, refreshing and ready in about ten minutes. This is one of my favourite summer salads: quick, simple and full of flavour. The classic pairing of melon and … Read more

Orecchiette alla Positanese is a delightful pasta from Positano featuring orecchiette, Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes and a luxuriously creamy burrata. It’s rich, comforting and full of bright Mediterranean flavor. We were married in Positano a few years ago and ate wonderfully during our stay, but I was surprised to discover this version of Positanese pasta. … Read more

A rich, flavour-packed Tuscan sausage ragu made with quality Italian sausages, fennel seeds, red wine and plum tomatoes, cooked until deep and served with Pici pasta. This Tuscan sausage ragu is one of my favourite recipes. I’ve been making it for years, long before I moved to Italy and started sampling regional dishes on holidays. … Read more

A simple, fresh and satisfying Zucchini and Shrimp Pasta Salad ideal for summer. A creamy zucchini sauce—made without dairy—combines blanched almonds, garlic, basil and lemon, and pairs perfectly with juicy sautéed shrimp. In Italy, pasta fredda—cold pasta or pasta salad—is a staple in the warmer months. There are countless variations and it’s a great way … Read more

Zeppole di San Giuseppe are classic Italian pastries enjoyed for the Feast of Saint Joseph. These light choux buns are filled with smooth Crema Pasticcera (pastry cream) and finished with amarena cherries. They look elegant but are straightforward to prepare and exceptionally tasty. March 19th is widely celebrated in Italy as Saint Joseph’s Day and … Read more