Creamy Gorgonzola Penne with Garlic and Spinach

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Perfectly cooked al dente penne tossed in a quick, creamy Gorgonzola sauce. This versatile sauce works beautifully over a chargrilled steak, baked into a potato gratin, or—my favorite—simply tossed with pasta for an easy, comforting weeknight dinner.

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Rosemary Garlic Italian Roast Potatoes

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Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside, these Italian roast potatoes are the perfect side for any roast dinner or main. With whole garlic cloves and fresh rosemary, they’re full of flavour and hard to resist. Who doesn’t love perfectly roasted potatoes? These are my favourite way to prepare them. I often serve … Read more

Garlic Chickpeas with Cavolo Nero (Tuscan Kale) Recipe

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Creamy chickpeas cooked in garlic butter with tender Italian cavolo nero make a simple, flavourful side dish. It’s comforting, quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with fish, roast chicken or pork. We make this dish often at home. It’s a reliable weeknight option when served with baked salmon or white fish, but it also complements … Read more

Smoked Scamorza Zucchini Patties Recipe

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Easy, flavorful zucchini patties made with garlic, fresh basil and smoked scamorza. Crispy and golden outside with a soft, cheesy center, these patties are an ideal light lunch or dinner and a great way to use summer zucchini.

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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pie Recipes for Home Bakers

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Try these Chicken and Mushroom Pies for a deliciously comforting weekday meal this winter. They are simple to make and taste wonderful alongside creamy mashed potatoes. Hello fellow foodies — I hope you had a relaxing weekend. Ours was full of festive fun as we celebrated an early “Christmas” for a friend who will be … Read more

Citrus-Roasted Lemon Chicken with Crispy Skin and Herbs

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Learn how to make a juicy, flavourful Lemon Roast Chicken with a delicate lemon aroma through the meat and a bright lemony gravy. Below you’ll find clear tips, step-by-step instructions, and an optional gravy method so you can roast the perfect chicken every time. This is our straightforward, reliable lemon roast chicken recipe. We’ve used … Read more

Sausage and Cavolo Nero Pasta Recipe with Garlic & Parmesan

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Sausage and Cavolo Nero Pasta is a simple, flavour-packed dish that’s ideal any night of the week. It’s built with Tuscan kale (Cavolo Nero), quality Italian sausage, a splash of dry white wine and a touch of chilli flakes for warmth. This pasta brings together juicy Italian sausages, tender cavolo nero, shallots, fennel seeds and … Read more

Veal Saltimbocca with Prosciutto and Sage Recipe

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Veal Saltimbocca – tender veal cutlets wrapped in crisp, salty prosciutto and aromatic sage. This classic Roman dish is pan‑fried until juicy and lightly browned, then finished with a quick wine pan sauce and a squeeze of lemon. Elegant yet simple, it pairs beautifully with roast potatoes, asparagus, broccolini or a fresh salad. What does … Read more

Must-Have Italian Pantry Staples for Authentic Cooking

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How to stock a pantry with our Italian Pantry Essentials. These are the must-have ingredients I keep in my kitchen and truly rely on. Good cooking starts with quality ingredients, so I’ve broken down what I use and why, to help you build a pantry that makes everyday meals taste like Italy.

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Bucatini all’Amatriciana Recipe — Classic Roman Pasta with Guanciale and Tomato

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Learn how to make an authentic Bucatini all’Amatriciana. This classic Italian pasta is remarkably flavorful, made simply with tomato, guanciale and Pecorino Romano. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s an ideal comfort meal for busy weeknights. Bucatini all’Amatriciana comes from Amatrice in Lazio and is now a staple of Roman cooking alongside Spaghetti alla Carbonara, … Read more