Orecchiette with Fresh Tomato & Mushroom Sauce
One of my favourite short pasta shapes is orecchiette, which means “little ears”. The original recipe from Puglia combines orecchiette with “Cime di Rapa” – a variety of the same family of broccoli from the heel of Italy’s “boot” However, it’s also perfect with tomato and vegetable-based sauces because it’s ear-like shape holds the sauce very well. So what are you…
Chicken Breast “Al Cartoccio”
In one of my shopping expeditions, I bought some free range Chicken breast from my friend Ray at People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire. I want it to cook the chicken breasts in an innovative but traditional way, so decided to prepare it “al cartoccio” as we say in Italy… I started to experiment and came up with…
Oven Baked Tomato Risotto
Do you know how to make a traditional Italian oven-baked risotto? A delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that makes a great presentation. Its wonderful smell evokes powerful childhood memories of a typical Sunday lunch with my family… This recipe concentrates the incredible Mediterranean flavours and scents and it’s a good source of energy. Moreover, it’s a great…
Asparagus Patè Crèpes
It doesn’t quite feel like spring is officially here until asparagus has been spotted, does it? In Italy, the harvesting season takes place from the end of March until May and we’re looking forward to eating as much asparagus as we can until its brief season is over! I love crèpes because they are a…
Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino – Garlic, Oil and Chilli Spaghetti
This is the most basic Italians recipe: simple and speedy but with gorgeous flavours! Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino: Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil and chilli! You only need four ingredients, and it is a perfect meal-saver when you give an invitation to your friends to come over, but your fridge is empty! High-quality ingredients are…
Roast Beef with Apple and Balsamic Gravy
Roast Sunday lunch is not just a traditional dish, but also one of my favourites! Today I want to show you few secrets to give a personal touch to your Sunday roast making two different sauces with Malpighi’s IGP Silver Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. One of them is a thick and delicious gravy, the other one is an…
Arlecchino Black Squid Ink Spaghetti
Spring is the ultimate season for fresh produce. Give to your table a multicoloured look with this super delicious Arlecchino Spaghetti! Why “Arlecchino”? Arlecchino is one of the most famous characters of the Carnival of Naples who wears a multicoloured suit. We’re going to toss our Black Squid Ink Spaghetti with a fresh dressing full of colourful vegetables,…
Mushroom and Black Olive Patè Strudel
Do you want some yummy Italian appetizer idea? Dig into this savoury pastry sheet filled with mushrooms, cheese and Black Olives Tapenade. A combination of ingredients that run together, amplifying each other’s flavour… Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. This mushroom strudel is the perfect appetizer for your lunch or brunch! I also want to share with you a simple recipe to make a home-made…
Mini-Easter Italian Pies “Torta Pasqualina”
“Torta Pasqualina” (literally translated as “Easter Pie”) is a traditional Italian Easter recipe from Genoa, the capital of the Liguria region. This savoury pastry is filled with spinach, eggs and ricotta cheese. A fantastic vegetarian recipe that can be served as a snack or as a part of an Easter tea table. This year, I decided to do…
Rigatoni with Sundried Tomato and Almond Pesto
Are you ready for an explosion of Mediterranean flavour? Try my delicious Rigatoni with sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, almonds and basil. The Sundried Tomatoes have a fleshy and elastic texture, a dark red colour, and an aromatic scent. During the season, these Italian tomatoes are left under the sun for about 3 days. Then, conserved with sunflower oil and a herbs mixture.…
