A warm, comforting pasta soup featuring sweet butternut squash, fragrant rosemary and sage, and crispy pancetta. Simple to prepare and full of autumn flavour, this soup is ideal for a cosy evening at home.

Black Pudding Stuffed Chicken With Cheesy Leeks — a comforting, flavorful and simple supper you’re sure to love. How are you this week? Apologies for the slight delay in posting — it’s been a hectic and stressful few days, but I’m excited to share this recipe now. Black Pudding Stuffed Chicken With Cheesy Leeks is … Read more
The most incredible Creamy Tuscan Chicken made without heavy cream. The sauce is rich, smooth and flavoured with garlic, pancetta and white wine. Serve with comforting mashed potatoes for true comfort food. I look forward to this every time I make it. It’s authentic Tuscan comfort without heavy cream—using a simple technique to create a … Read more
A warm, comforting pasta soup featuring sweet butternut squash, fragrant rosemary and sage, and crispy pancetta. Simple to prepare and full of autumn flavour, this soup is ideal for a cosy evening at home.

Zuppa alla Valpellinese is a hearty, rustic casserole made from layers of crusty bread, cabbage, Fontina cheese, beef stock and a touch of ground cinnamon. Baked until the cheese is bubbling and the bread has absorbed the rich stock, this comforting dish is simple to prepare and full of flavour — perfect for chilly evenings. … Read more
Rich, smooth and decadent Chocolate Pastry Cream (Crema al Cioccolato) that’s ideal for many desserts. Use it to fill Italian doughnuts, tarts and cakes, or spoon it into bowls and enjoy it on its own. If you enjoy Crema Pasticcera (Italian pastry cream), you’ll love this chocolate version. It has a silky custard texture and … Read more
Our updated Homemade Pizza Dough recipe is easier and better than ever. With a simple preparation and an overnight cold ferment, this dough develops superior flavour and a light, airy texture. It’s easy to work with and yields delicious pizzas you’ll want to make again and again. We’ve been making pizza for years and have … Read more
How to make homemade limoncello that’s drinkable immediately. Bright, refreshing and full of fresh lemon flavour, this is the perfect after-dinner sipper for warm evenings. Limoncello captures the taste of Italian summers and is surprisingly easy to make at home. It’s sweet and tart with an intense lemon aroma. Enjoy a small glass after a … Read more
The best baked cauliflower cheese, layered with slices of fennel and finished in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Topped with extra grated cheese, it comes out of the oven bubbling, golden and fragrant — pure comfort food. Baked cauliflower cheese is the perfect comforting side dish for a roast or simply a satisfying vegetarian main. … Read more
There’s nothing quite like Italian hot chocolate—thick, smooth and luxuriously creamy. If you want a warm, chocolatey drink to curl up with on the sofa, this is the perfect indulgence. Unlike the powdered sachets that often taste thin and disappointing, authentic Italian hot chocolate is intensely chocolatey and velvety. It’s surprisingly easy to prepare at … Read more
This is my favourite no-knead focaccia recipe. The dough is high-hydration, producing a light, bubbly crumb, a golden crust and a great flavour. It’s very easy to make, requires no kneading, and can be prepared up to 48 hours in advance. Serve it plain, with your favourite toppings or use it for delicious sandwiches.
