Italian Recipes

Parma Ham, Strawberry, Mozzarella and Walnut Summer Salad with Kiwi-Lime Vinaigrette

Easy

1. First make the dressing. Purée the kiwi fruit and sieve to remove the seeds. Whisk together the kiwi purée, lime zest and juice, honey, olive oil and vinegar, and season to taste. 2. Arrange the strawberries and mozzarella on four serving plates,

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Parma Ham, Parmesan, Spinach and Basil Savoury Muffins with Creamy Goat's Cheese

Easy

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C, gas mark 5, and line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin cases. 2. Dry fry the Parma Ham squares for 1-2 minutes until crispy and set aside. 3. Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt into a

Parma Ham, Goat's Cheese, Avocado and Fresh Herb Bruschetta

Easy

1. Rub each slice of ciabatta with a little olive oil before lightly toasting each side on a hot griddle. 2. Remove the toasts from the griddle and rub basil and garlic into each. Season with a little salt and pepper then leave to cool. 3. Top each

Organic Gnocchi with Fennel and Horseradish

Medium

1. Mix the hot potato without the skins to smooth then knead in the flour and chopped fennel. 2. Season lightly with salt and pepper. 3. Divide mix into two and roll out to a thick sausage about 2cm wide. 4. Use a sharp knife to cut bite siz

Caprese Cake

Medium

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. Grease a 20cm deep round tin. 2. To make the cake, grind the whole almonds with the 50g of caster sugar in a food processor. 3. Beat the whole egg and yolks with the 160g of caster sugar until the mix

Rigatoni with Chicken Thighs

Easy

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and put the rigatoni into it. Cook until al dente (tender firm). Heat a large skillet until very hot and then generously drizzle in some olive oil. Swirl to coat the skillet, and then add half of the c

Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Easy

This is a great way to make a big batch of homemade Bolognese sauce and freeze it to have on hand for months. The slow cooking process really allows the flavors to develop and creates an incredible pairing for pasta.

Cheesy Sausage Rigatoni

Easy

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions; drain and set aside to cool. 2. Sauté the onions in the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Crumble in the sausage,

Orecchiette with Kale and Spicy Pangrattto

Easy

1. Blanch the kale in batches for 3-4 minutes in a large pan of lightly salted water until just tender. Using a tongs, transfer to a tray and leave to cool, then squeeze out all the excess water. Chop the leaves and finely chop the stems. Set aside u

Tortellini Skewers

Easy

Mix together the olive oil, pesto and vinegar in a bowl. On small skewers, thread 1 tortellini, 1 cherry tomato and 1 mozzarella cube per skewer. Lay the skewers on a platter and lightly drizzle the dressing over them with a spoon. Serve immedi

Italian Meatloaf with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Easy

For the meatloaf: 1. Preheat oven 180°C. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the onions. Cook until soft and slightly take on a colour (approximately 10 minutes). 4. Once the onions are ready, add them to the meat mixture and once again mix w

Chicken Tonnato

Easy

For the chicken: 1. Place the wine in a saucepan with the stock, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns and lemon peel. Bring to the boil. 2. Place the chicken breasts bone-side down into the stock, bring back to the boil,

Fennel, Mushroom and Red Onion Salad

Easy

1. Shake all the dressing ingredients together in a jar. 2. Place all the salad ingredients into a bowl, dress with dressing stir to coat, pile onto a platter and serve. 3. Pile onto a platter for the table

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Easy

1. Boil water for the pasta and have it ready. 2. Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, then stir and cook f

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Easy

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. 2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook, without stirring, until golden, about 2 min

Pasta Puttanesca

Easy

1. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. 2. Mash (in this order) the garlic, anchovies and olives using a mortar and pestle, or just chop them finely together. Set aside. 3. Using a fork, crumble the Parmesan. 4.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Easy

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Cook the bacon in a sauté pan until crispy; let cool and then crumble. 3. Scrub the potatoes, then place them on baking sheets. Rub the potatoes with the rapeseed oil and bake until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Tagliatelle with Slivers of Chicken in a Creamy Green Peppercorn Sauce

Easy

1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large heavy based frying pan and gently fry the leeks till it is translucent. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the onions. 3. Cook stirring for 3 minutes and then add the garli

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

Easy

1. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté for a minute or so. Pour in the tomato sauce, add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasion

Chocolate Citrus Biscotti

Easy

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar in another large bowl until pale yellow and f

Lemon Thyme Bars

Easy

Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 160-170°C/gas 3. Butter and flour a 20cm by 20cm glass baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the flour, thyme and salt. Set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle att

Caesar Salad with Pancetta

Medium

For the salad: 1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. 2) Cut the pancetta into 1cm cubes and cook it in a skillet over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until browned and crisp. Remove to paper towels and drain. 3) Place the

Creamy Red Pepper Soup

Easy

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, garlic, and thyme and saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 mins. Add the broth, peppers, potato, wine, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over high he

Caprese skewers

Easy

1) Using a skewer, put 1/2 tomato, cut side up, followed by a piece of mozzarella, basil, second piece of mozzarella and finish with another tomato half. 2) Season skewers with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar. A viewer, who may not be a profession

Herb-Coated Goat's Cheese

Easy

Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the

Italian Vegetable Soup

Easy

Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute until translucent, about eight minutes. Add the garlic and saute until tender, about two minutes. Stir in the courgettes and artichokes. Season the vegetables with salt and p

Pappa al pomodoro

Easy

1) Cut the 2 garlic cloves in half and brown in 2 tablespoons of oil. As soon as they start to turn color, add the tomatoes, plenty of basil, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 15 minutes and then add the boiling stock. When this has reached boiling

Pork and pancetta stuffed mushrooms

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Grease a baking sheet and set aside. 2) Coat a large frying pan with olive oil, add the pancetta and put the pan over a medium-high heat. Cook until the pancetta starts to become brown and crispy. 3) Add the o

Roasted red peppers with basil oil

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 260°C/gas mark 10. 2) Pour the 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto a baking sheet and place the red peppers, cut side up, on the oil. Turn the peppers over, season them with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven for 20 min

Tomato and Basil Tartlets

Easy

Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 200°C/gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Using the tines of a fork, prick the pastry all over. Using a 6cm round

Celery & soppressata salad with lemon

Easy

1) To mellow the raw bite of the onion, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain, pat dry, and put them in a serving bowl. 2) Peel the tough, stringy fibers from the celery ribs. Slice the celery and some of the inner leaves very thi

White bean and escarole soup

Easy

1) In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat, add the pancetta, and saute for about 5 minutes. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes. 2) Add the garlic, rosemary, and chilli flak

Rosemary white bean soup

Easy

1) In a medium bowl, cover the beans with water by at least 2cm and leave them in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. Drain. 2) In a large stockpot over low to medium heat, saute the onions with the olive oil until the onions are transluc

Curly Endive, Prosciutto and Mozzarella on Bruschetta

Easy

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Arrange the bread slices on two heavy and large baking sheets. Brush 3 tablespoons oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Wrap one curly endive and

Edamame and crab ravioli with orange beurre blanc

Medium

For the pasta dough: 1) In a food processor, pulse the flours and salt together to blend. With the machine running, add the eggs, one at a time, allowing each to incorporate into the flour mixture. Once incorporated, slowly add the olive oil and co

Griddled pizzettas with mushrooms, pancetta and stracchino

Medium

For the dough: 1) Combine the dry yeast, sugar and warm, not hot, tap water in a small bowl. Stir to combine and leave to sit for about 15 minutes. If the water is too hot it will kill the yeast and if it is too cold the yeast will not activate. Whe

Artichoke and Bean Crostini

Easy

Put an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Lay the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 mins until crispy. Set

Grappa infused chocolate chocolate chunk biscuits

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Position a rack in the centre of the oven. 2) In a heatproof bowl, cover the sultanas with very warm grappa to 2.5cm above the level of the sultanas. Soak until the sultanas are plumped, about 3 to 5 minutes. 3) I

Garlic breadsticks

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2) Dust a counter surface with a bit of flour. Roll pizza dough into a ball and cut ball into quarters. Roll each quarter into a 2.5-cm thick snake shape. Cut snakes into 12.5-cm pieces. Place on a cookie sheet, we

Anytime Vegetable Salad

Easy

Cook the edamame in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about three minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water, then drain well and pat dry. Repeat with the green beans and yellow beans. Combine the vegetables in a bowl. Add the vinegar,

Aubergine gratin

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6.2) Heat about 1/3cm of olive oil in a very large frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is almost smoking, add several slices of aubergine and cook, turning once, until they are evenly browned on both s

Parmesan-roasted broccoli

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 7. 2) Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving around 2.5cm of stalk attached to the florets and discarding the rest of the stalks. Cut the larger pieces through the base of the head with a sm

Polenta with herbs

Easy

1) In a medium saucepan, gently heat the oil with the garlic, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. 2) Add the stock and milk and bring to a boil over high heat. While whisking constantly, s

Quick marinara

Easy

1) In a large saucepan heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. 2) Chop the tomatoes; an easy way to do this is to cut them up with scissors while they are in the tin. 3) Add the chopped tomatoes,

Roasted fennel with Parmesan

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. 2) Remove the fennel stems and slice the bulbs in half lengthwise. With the cut side down, slice each bulb vertically into generous 1cm thick slices, cutting right through the core. Spread the fennel s

Spinaci (spinach) alla padella (frying pan)

Easy

1) Bring 4L of water to boil in a large pot with 2 1/2 tbsp salt. Add the spinach, pushing it down into the water with a skimmer, and immediately remove it to a bowl of ice water. 2) Drain the spinach once cooled (don't leave it in for too long) and

Strozzapreti

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas Mark 5. Blanch the spinach in water. Drain and chop. Mix the ricotta cheese with the spinach. Add the Parmesan and the flour. Mix well. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Take 1 tbsp full of the ricotta mixture and form s

Easy tomato sauce

Easy

1) In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, uncovered, for about 30 mi

Grilled aubergine with fresh ricotta and grilled tomato-basil relish

Easy

Heat your grill to high. 1) Place the tomatoes in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place tomatoes on the grill and grill until charred on all sides, and just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from

Maroni sauce

Easy

1) In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil. Once heated add the finely sliced garlic and onions to the pan. Cook over medium heat until soft and slightly brown. Next add the canned crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir. Allow the sauce

Dill fingerling potatoes

Easy

1) Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. 2) Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper, and toss well. Cover the pan tightly and cook over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender when tested with a fork. From time to

Streaky bacon and pancetta potatoes

Easy

1) Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon and pancetta are brown and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and pancetta pieces to pape

Balsamic glazed fruits

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 120 degrees C. 2) Measure 2 tablespoons lemon juice into a large non-reactive bowl. Add the fruit to the bowl and toss to coat. 3) Melt the butter over medium heat in a non-reactive roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Cook unt

Sicilian harvest salad

Medium

1) Put the sultanas in a small bowl and pour boiling water over them to cover. Let stand until plump and soft, about 10 minutes. Drain. 2) Put the sultanas, grapes, apricots, rosemary and onion in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and stir in the ol

Barbecued calamari on a bed of shaved fennel

Easy

1) Preheat an outdoor barbecue or griddle pan to high heat.2) In a large bowl, toss the squid with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. Brush barbecue with vegetable oil. Place calamari on barbecue and cook each side until light

Basic tomato (pomodoro) sauce

Easy

1) In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 2) Add the garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.

Cheesy baked farro

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. 2) Spray a 23cm x 33cm baking dish with cooking spray. 3) For the sauce: In a 2 litre saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Gradually add the warm milk, whi

Striped Bass Puttanesca with Seared Fingerling Potatoes

Medium

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until just fragrant, 1 minute. Add the anchovies, capers and olives and cook until the anchovies have begun to dissolve in the oil, about 5 minute

Flank Steak with Merlot Mushrooms and Pearl Onions over Toasted Polenta

Easy

Heat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat. Season both sides of flank steaks with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place steaks on hot pan and cook 5 minutes per side for

Maine Lobster Fra Diablo

Medium

Cut the lobster in half lengthwise. Remove the small, opaque clumps of tissue located next to the eye. Do not remove anything else from the lobster; the juices and the roe are what give the sauce its flavour. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil a

Mama's Old Fashioned Ravioli

Medium

Poach chicken: In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil with garlic, whisky, and salt. Add chicken and simmer, covered, 12 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a bowl and chill, covered, 20 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted

Schirripa's aubergine parmigiana

Easy

Schirripa's aubergine parmigiana

Baked ricotta and spinach rigatoni

Easy

Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 1) Cook rigatoni for 5 minutes in a pot of boiling, salted water. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside. 2) To make the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and ad

Aubergine parmesan

Easy

1) Arrange the eggplant slices on several baking sheets and sprinkle generously all over with salt. Set aside to let the bitter juices weep from the eggplant, about 1 hour.2) Transfer the eggplant to a colander in the sink, and rinse well under cold

Baked butternut four cheese farfalle with sage

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Fill a large pan with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the water and cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain well, and reserve in a large mixing bowl. 2) Melt 6 tbsp of the butter in a larg

Baked ziti

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.2) Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously, and boil the pasta until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Drain.3) In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce, cubed mozzarella p

Capon salad: insalata di capone

Medium

1) Put sultanas in a bowl and add warm water to cover. Soak until sultanas are plumped, about 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. 2) In a large bowl, combine the capon, celery, pomegranate seeds, pistachio nuts, and soaked sultanas; mix well. 3) In a

Caponata agrodolce

Medium

1) In a very hot pan, separately cook the vegetables over a medium-high flame with a bit of the olive oil. Cook the onions and the garlic together in the same pan in a little more oil. Set all cooked vegetables aside in a large bowl. 2) Make the "a

Cheesy Baked Tortellini

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Lightly oil an 20cm x 20cm x 2cm baking dish. 2) Whisk the sauce, mascarpone cheese, parsley and thyme in a large bowl to blend. 3) Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until

Fusilli with spicy pesto

Easy

1) For the pesto, combine the walnuts, garlic, jalapeno, cheese, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth. Add the spinach and rocket and process until blended. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil.

Lemon braised artichokes over pasta

Easy

Lemon braised artichoke hearts:1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium non-reactive saucepan. Mix well and set aside while preparing the artichokes.3) Snap the outer leaves

Meat-free BLT spaghetti with butter lettuce, leek and tomato

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat, salt the water, add the spaghetti and cook 1 minute shy of al dente. Remove a ladle of the pasta water and reserve. Drain the pasta and set aside.2) Meanwhile, chop and reserve 1 head of butte

Mike's Deli famous aubergine parmigiana

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 4 and heat oil in a large pan or deep-fryer.2) Peel the aubergine and slice into 0.5-cm thick slices. Coat each side of the aubergine with the flour.3) In a separate bowl beat 4 eggs and dip the aubergine into the

Mini caramelised onion focaccia

Medium

For the dough: 1) Whisk together the warm water, yeast, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl; let stand until yeast is dissolved, about 10 minutes. 2) Whisk 155g flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and s

Mushroom risotto with peas

Medium

1) Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the porcini mushrooms. Set aside until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep the broth warm over very low heat. 2) Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.

Pasta e fagioli

Medium

1) In a large saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes over medium-low heat. As soon as the garlic begins to color, add the tomatoes and salt. With a wooden spoon, break up the larger pieces of tomato. Increase the heat slightly and s

Penne with marinara sauce

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente - tender but not mushy. 2) Set a colander in the sink and drain the penne. 3) Transfer the penne t

Pizza margherita

Medium

For the pizza:1) Preheat oven to 220C/Gas 7.2) Shape flour into a mound and make an indentation on the top. Pour the oil into the indentation and add the salt. Melt the yeast in a cup of tepid water and pour it into the middle. Start kneading the dou

Rosemary potato frittata

Easy

1) Heat oven to 230C/Gas 8. 2) Heat the olive oil in medium heatproof skillet over medium-low heat with the clove of crushed garlic. Let the garlic infuse the oil while you thinly slice the potatoes and onion; then remove the garlic. Add the pota

Spaghetti with sauteed onions, feta and herbs

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about eight minutes Drain, reserving 240ml of the cooking liquid. 2) Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons of oil

Spanakopita lasagna

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Cook the lasagne sheets in a large pan of boiling salted water, or following the directions on the packet. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the water to prevent the pasta from sticking. Cook for about 10 minutes, drain an

Spanakopita lasagne

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Cook the lasagne sheets in a large pan of boiling salted water, or following the directions on the packet. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the water to prevent the pasta from sticking. Cook for about 10 minutes, drain an

Thin crusted focaccia pizza with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella

Medium

1) Preheat a convection oven to 170C/Gas Mark 3 or a regular oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 2) To make the dough: In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the water, 75ml of olive oil, yeast and honey. Allow the yeast to proof for 5 minutes. Add the flour

Three cheese vegetable lasagne

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Lightly butter a 33-by-23 cm pan. 2) In a large bowl, soak the noodles in hot tap water until soft and slightly pliable; about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside. 3) In a small microwavable bowl

Torta di pasta

Medium

1) Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about eight minutes. Drain. 2) Toss with the sun-blushed tomatoes. Set aside to cool completely otherwise the hot pasta cou

Upside-down sausage and mushroom pizza

Easy

Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. 1) Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 3 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks with a wooden spoon. Add onion and mushrooms and cook 2 minutes, un

Vegetable lasagne casserole

Medium

1) Slice courgettes and yellow squash lengthwise into 0.25 to 0.5cm thick strips. Lay the strips out on baking sheet pan and salt generously. Set aside. 2) Roast the peppers over a gas flame or griddle on a baking sheet until completely charred, ab

Amarone Osso Buco Pot Roast

Medium

Put the flour in a large shallow platter and season it with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Get in the habit of always tasting your flour; once it coats the veal it is harder to adjust the seasoning. Dredge the veal shanks in the seasoned flour an

Portobello mushroom lasagne

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, with 1 tbsp salt and a splash of oil. Add the lasagne sheets and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and set aside. 2) For the white sauce, brin

Prosciutto ravioli

Medium

1) The ravioli can be prepared up to two hours ahead; cover and refrigerate after making. Whisk the ricotta, spinach, prosciutto, egg yolks, salt and pepper in a medium bowl to blend. 2) Place one tablespoon of the ricotta filling in the centre of

Chicken cacciatore

Easy

For the chicken cacciatore: 1) In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, 1 tsp of the salt and 1/2 tsp of the pepper. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Working in batches, lightly coat the chicken with the flour mixture, shaking off a

Chicken cacciatore

Easy

1) Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Season the chicken parts with salt and pepper. Working in batches, fry the chicken until golden brown, about 7 minutes per side. Set the browned chicken aside on a platter. Dis

Chicken cacciatore

Easy

1) Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season the chicken pieces on both sides with salt and pepper and place in the pan, skin side down and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the breasts over and cook until

Chicken gravy and meatballs with multigrain spaghetti

Medium

1) In a mixing bowl mix together the minced chicken, garlic, parsley, cheese, beaten egg, salt and pepper. 2) Loosely shape the chicken mixture into meatballs no bigger than the inside palm of your hand. Should yield about 12 (4cm in diameter) meatb

Chicken Parmesan

Easy

1) Heat oil to 180C. 2) Mix all seasonings together then divide into two parts. Season chicken breast with half of the seasoning on both sides. Add half of remaining seasoning and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley to breadcrumbs and mix. 3)

Chicken Parmesan

Medium

1) Put each chicken breast between to pieces of plastic wrap and pound them out to a uniform thickness, no more than about 0.5cm. 2) In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, bread crumbs, oregano, thyme, and season with pepper.3) Pla

Chicken scarpariello

Medium

1) Spear the peppers with a kitchen fork or skewer and hold them over an open flame until charred all over. Place the charred peppers in a paper bag or in a covered container until they are cool enough to handle. (This step completes the cooking of t

Chicken simmered in BBQ sauce

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the basic tomato sauce, tomato ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, sugar, ale and hot sauce, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by half and thi

Chicken stew with tomatoes and escarole

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 220C/Gas 7. 2) Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large, deep ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Lay the chicken skinned-side down in the skillet, and brown, in batches if needed, over medium-high heat, a

Chicken with mushrooms and tomatoes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Put the pancetta and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan and cook over medium heat until the pancetta crisps, about 3 minutes. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon, reserve the oil in the pan. Season the chic

Chicken with roasted lemon and rosemary sauce

Easy

1) Preheat the broiler. 2) Cut a small slice off both ends of each lemon, and then cut in half crosswise. Arrange the lemons, flesh side up, in a flameproof non-reactive baking dish, and season with salt. Grill 15-cm or more from the heat until brow

Garganelli with boar ragu

Hard

1) For the basic pasta dough, mound the flour on a large wooden board. Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the eggs. Using a fork, beat together the eggs and then begin to incorporate the flour, starting with the inner rim of the well. As

Grilled beef braciole with grilled tomato-basil relish

Easy

Soak 3 (20-cm) pieces butcher's twine in cold water and heat the grill to high. 1) Cut the tomatoes half, then brush with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. 2) Grill the tomatoes on all sides until slightly charred and soft

Grilled meats and vegetables over saffron orzo

Easy

For the marinade:1) In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.For the saffron orzo:1) In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, bringing the stock to a simmer. Add the saffron, stir, and allow

Turkey scallopini

Easy

1) In a frying pan heat a few tbsp of cooking oil. Sprinkle the turkey breast pieces with garlic salt and then roll in the flour until coated. 2) Brown the turkey breast pieces in the oil and then add the onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook a few mor

Risotto "carbonara" my way

Easy

1) In a rondeau or large heavy saucepan melt the butter and sweat the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and bay leaf and sweat until the rice is slightly toasted. Add the white wine and stir until liquid is absorbed. 2) Begin add

Bean ragout

Easy

1) In a large saucepan cook beans in boiling water for 30 minutes until tender. Drain. 2) Heat oil, garlic and shallots over medium heat until golden. Add beans and stir until nicely coated with oil. Add chicken stock and simmer until 1/3 liquid r

Roasted chicken caprese

Easy

For the chicken:1) Place chicken in a 4 litre sealable bag. Add lemon vinaigrette, seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes. 2) Preheat oven to 190 degrees C. 3) Cut each tomato into quarters lengthwise. Place in a medium bowl and toss g

Roasted chicken with balsamic vinaigrette

Easy

For the balsamic vinaigrette:1) Whisk the vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. For the chicken:1) Combine the vinaigrette and chicken pieces in a large resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and tos

Rocco's famous chicken marsala

Medium

1) Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over a medium-high heat. Pound the chicken breasts lightly on each side, flipping twice. 2) Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow baking dish. Bread each breast by pushing down into breadcrumbs and then flipp

Sauteed chicken breast with artichokes and peppers

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. 3) Lay the chicken skin side down in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden, abo

Roasted citrus-herb poussin

Easy

1) Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 230°C/gas mark 8. 2) Rinse the poussins and pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, shallots, orange zest, lemon zest, thyme, mint, salt an

Roasted veal fillet saltimbocca

Medium

1) Place a piece of feuille de brik on the counting board and brush heavily with melted butter. Lay out two slices of prosciutto side by side and lay two slices of provolone on top. Fold the two sides in, and roll up like an egg roll. Repeat with rem

Ultimate beef braciole

Easy

1) Toast the panko bread crumbs in a dry skillet with a little olive oil over low heat, until golden. Add to a large mixing bowl along with the anchovy, garlic, bocconcini, red peppers, parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and some salt and pepper, to tas

Deep-fried lasagne

Fusilli with prawns and rocket

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and and saute until translucent, about two minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and white wine and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about

Spring Green Risotto

Easy

1) Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables, oil, and butter. Add the white wine and simme

Gnocchi cavolfiore

Medium

For the gnocchi: 1) Starting with a large pan of cold water bring the potatoes to a gentle boil. Slowly cook until tender when pierced with a knife. It is important to use a large volume of water and cook the potatoes as slowly as possible. This "la

Prawn, asparagus and saffron risotto

Easy

1) In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add in the rice and toast, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. 2) Add the shallots, garlic, and saffron and saute everything together for 1 more minute. Add the wine and without stir

Chicken livers banker style: Fegato di pollo alla finanziera

Medium

1) For the risotto: In a 25 to 30-cm saucepan, melt 30g of the butter. Add the onion and sweat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook over medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir continuously until the rice is coa

Amarone osso bucco pot roast

Medium

For the osso buco: 1) Put the flour in a large shallow platter and season it with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Get in the habit of always tasting your flour; once it coats the veal it is harder to adjust the seasoning. Dredge the veal shanks in

Cheese and wild boar sausage

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 190C/Gas Mark 5. 2) In large mixing bowl toss tomatoes (separately) with a light coating of olive oil, a pinch of each of the herbs, 2 tbsp. of the garlic, salt and pepper. Lay in single layer on a baking sheet. Place in preheated

Chianti marinated beef stew

Medium

1) Place the beef in a 33cm x 23cm glass baking dish. Pour the wine over the meat and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours. Turn the meat over and marinate for another 1 1/2 hours. 2) Remove the meat from the wine and pat dry with paper towe

Baked seabass with homemade garlic butter and herb bread crumb topping

Easy

Preheat oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 1) Pulse the bread in a food processor to get slightly coarse bread crumbs. 2) Coat a casserole dish just large enough to hold the fillets with 15g butter. Place the fillets in the dish and season with salt, peppe

Baked ziti with meatballs

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.2) In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, eggs, milk, 50g of the Romano and the parsley, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add beef and gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat. Shape int

Basic pizza dough

Beef pot roast with olives and capers

Easy

Preheat the oven to 150C/Gas 2. 1) In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear until nicely browned on all sides, about 2 minutes. 2) Add the onions, carrots, garlic, oregano, cumin, cinnamon

Big Jim's meatballs

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and mix with hands until well blended. 2) Form the beef mixture into balls about 90 to 125g each. Place in a greased baking dish, cover with foil and place in the oven for 25 minu

Bobby flay's fra diavolo jambalaya

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 190 degrees C. 2) Place the peppers, tomatoes and 5 garlic cloves on a baking sheet, drizzle with 45ml of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the peppers and tomatoes are slightly charred and the garlic is golden b

Braised clams in parsley broth, peas and bruschetta with tomatoes and fried capers

Easy

1) Heat 15ml of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add wine and cook 1 minute. Add clams and broth and bring to a simmer. Remove clams from pan, reserving liquid in pan, and transfer to a

Broiled chicken with tomato relish and spaghetti

Easy

1) Position a shelf at the lowest position in the oven and preheat to 220C/Gas 8. 2) Cut the backbone out the chickens with kitchen scissors and reserve for another use or discard. In a shallow dish combine the thyme, 9 cloves crushed garlic, lemon j

Grandma Maronis meatballs 100 year old recipe

Easy

Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 1) Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray. 2) Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs. 3) Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf b

Harvest moon macaroni

Easy

1) Bring water to a boil, season with salt and cook macaroni to al dente. 2) Preheat the grill element and place rack in middle of the oven. 3) Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a sauce pot over medium heat, saute onions and garlic until soft, 6

Herbed potato and pancetta pizza

Medium

Equipment: pizza peel and stoneTo make the dough:1) In a small bowl mix 2 tbsp of the water with the yeast, and set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining water and the olive oil.2) In a large bowl, whisk together 175g of the flou

Hot sausage burgers with broccoli rabe and provolone

Easy

1)In a large bowl, combine the pork, red pepper flakes, paprika, fennel seeds, sage, onion, garlic and salt, to taste. Form the meat into 4 burgers, put on a plate and coat with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. 2)In a small pan heat the brown

Keith Young's chicken cacciatore

Easy

1) Place the flour in a shallow dish and coat the chicken pieces, shaking off any excess. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. 2) Add the chicken in batches and fry until golden brown all over. When all the chicken has been cooke

Loaded baked potato pizza

Easy

1) Heat oven to 190 degrees, gas mark 5. Spray large baking tray with no-stick cooking spray.2) Unroll pizza crust dough on baking tray; press dough into 33x23cm rectangle. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Remove from o

Fruits de mare

Medium

1) In a large pot over high heat, boil 2 litres salted water. Fill a second pot with ice water; set aside. Whilst waiting for water to boil, mix 250ml olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon mustard, lemon juice, and tarragon in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a

Chicken milanese with salsa rosa

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180C. 2) For the chicken: With a meat mallet or a rolling pin, pound the chicken cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap to 3mm thickness. Season the cutlets with salt and pepper and press the seasonings into the meat with your fin

Coda alla vaccinara

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4.2) In a saute pan, add the olive oil, carrot, onion, and celery with minced garlic and bay leaves. Heat mixture until the vegetables start to sweat. Sprinkle oxtails with salt and pepper and add to the vegetable mixture.

Donatelli's meat sauce recipe

Easy

1) Brown minced beef with minced garlic and salt and pepper, to taste. Drain beef and set aside. 2) Place oil and onions in a saucepan and saute on high heat until soft. Add all tins of tomato products. Fill the tomato puree tin with hot water and

Fusilli with tuna and tomato sauce

Easy

1) Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. 2) Meanwhile, combine the tomato sauce, tuna, capers, and lemon peel in a heavy large skillet. Using a fork, break the tuna into chu

Lots o'meat lasagne

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 6. 2) In a large saucepan, combine ground beef, sausage, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned and crumbled; drain. 3) Return meat to pan and add oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Add tomat

Meatballs

Easy

1) Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan set over medium heat.2) Cook the onion and garlic until softened but not browned. Let cool and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and add the bread to the bowl. Add the

Messy polenta: polenta pasticciata

Medium

For the messy polenta:1) In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot but not smoking.2) Add the veal pieces and giblets and cook until evenly browned on all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes.3) Add the onion, carrot, celery and par

Neapolitan ragu

Medium

Heat the oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 4. 1) Set a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and gently brown the meatballs. Meanwhile, with a mortar and pestle, grind the salt, black peppercorns and fennel seeds with some olive oil into a

Pasta puttanesca

Easy

1) In a large pan, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (tender but still firm to the bite). 2) Meanwhile heat the reserved oil from the tinned anchovies in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the chopped anchovies and sa

Pasta with pancetta and tomato sauce

Easy

1) Add the pancetta to a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and saute until golden brown, about eight minutes. 2) Add the onion and saute until tender, about five minutes. Season with salt. Add the garlic and red chilli flakes. Sa

Penne with braised short ribs

Easy

1) Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. 2) Season the ribs with salt and pepper. In a large heavy-bottomed casserole dish or ovenproof stock pot, heat the oil over a medium-high heat. In batches,

Pennette a la vodka

Pepperoni, pasta and vegetable casserole

Easy

1) Preheat the grill. 2) Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the spaghetti and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain. 3) Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or deep stov

Petite fillet with gorgonzola and porcini mushroom sauce

Easy

For the beef:1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. 2) Sprinkle both sides of the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe medium frying pan over high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the fillet in the pan. Cook u

Pizzeria Luigi - Mona Lisa pizza

Easy

1) Sprinkle the yeast into a medium bowl containing 350ml warm water (38-46C) and stir until the yeast dissolves. Leave the yeast to activate for 2-5 minutes. Add the salt and 280g of flour and stir until blended. Add another 210g of flour and blend

Polenta stacks with ham, spinach and cheese

Easy

1) Position a rack about 15-cm from the grill and preheat to high. Cut the polenta into 8 squares and transfer to a baking sheet. Pat dry with a paper towel and lightly brush with olive oil. Grill until tops are browned, about 8 minutes. Remove pan f

Polpettini

Easy

1) Coat a large frying pan with olive oil and place over a medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt, to taste, and saute until they are translucent and aromatic but have no colour, about 5 to 6 minutes. 2) Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 m

Pork Milanese with warm autumn salad

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 100C/Gas 1/4 or the lowest it will go. Place the flour in a shallow bowl, the beaten egg in a second bowl, and the panko mixed with the grated pecorino in a third bowl. 2) Season the pork generously with salt on both sides.

Pork Milanese with warm autumn salad and poached egg

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Place the flour in a shallow bowl, the 2 beaten eggs in a second bowl, and the panko mixed with 45g grated Parmesan in a third bowl. 2) Season the pork generously with salt on both sides. Using 1 hand for wet ing

Pork-stuffed spring greens

Easy

Pork-stuffed spring greens

Prawn cacciucco

Easy

1) Coat a large saucepan with extra-virgin olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, season with salt, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. 2) Add the fennel and crushed chilli flakes and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garli

Provencal Chicken Burgers with Pizzaladiere Topping

Easy

1) Combine 15ml olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions to the pan, season with salt and pepper and cook 20 minutes to caramelize then stir in olives and anchovy paste and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from stove. 2) While the o

Nonna Luna's rice

Easy

1) In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat half of the butter over medium-low heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the chicken stock and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low

Roasted red snapper with rosemary

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2) Line a large heavy baking tray with foil. Oil the foil and fish with 15ml of oil. Place the fish atop the foil. Sprinkle the fish cavity with salt and pepper. Squeeze 1/2 of the lemon inside the fish cavity. F

Salmon florentine

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. Using your hands, squeeze spinach of all excess liquid. 2) Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook for three minutes until they begin to soften. Add garlic

San Francisco cioppino

Easy

1) To ake the stew base, heat a large stew pot or Dutch oven over medium heat with the olive oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. 2) Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in t

Sloppy lasagne

Easy

1) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over a medium heat. Break all the pasta sheets into irregular, larger than single bite-sized pieces. Salt the water, then add the pasta and cook to a little shy of al dente. Drain and set aside in a larg

Roasted veal fillet saltimbocca

Medium

1) Place a piece of feuille de brik on the counting board and brush heavily with melted butter. Lay out two slices of prosciutto side by side and lay two slices of provolone on top. Fold the two sides into the centre and roll up like an egg roll. Rep

Spaghetti meatballs and tomato-basil sauce

Easy

1) Heat the oven to 210C/Gas 7. 2) Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat, salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente, 7 minutes or so. Drain and quick-cool the pasta on a baking sheet. 3) While the pasta cooks, toast the

Spaghetti with lion's head meatballs

Easy

1) Combine the coconut milk, soy sauce and curry powder in a large saucepan. Set aside. 2) Place the meat, spring onions, leek, cornflour, flour, sesame oil, ginger, chilli, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Knead by hand until thoroughly

Steak involtini

Easy

Special equipment: 4 (10cm) skewers 1) For the breading: In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and 25g Parmesan cheese. Set aside. 2) For the filling: In a large bowl, mix together 75g Parmesan, mozzarella cheese, 4 tbsp olive oil, basil, and

Stuffed meatloaf

Easy

1) Make the stuffing: preheat oven to 180°C. 2) Butter a 33cm x 23cm x 5cm glass baking dish. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Using a

Stuffed shells with arrabbiata sauce

Medium

1) Lightly oil a 30cm x 20cm x 5cm baking dish and set aside. Lightly oil the baking tray and set aside. 2) Partially cook the pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly tender but still quite firm to the bite, about 4 to 6

Summer aubergine lasagne

Medium

1) Peel and slice the aubergine and salt it in a colander. Cover with paper towels and a tea kettle that is full and heavy. Let stand for about 1 hour until moisture is released. This first step is very important to remove any bitterness. 2) Batter

Sunday sauce with meatballs

Easy

1) Drain the plum tomatoes in a colander to extract the juice, breaking the tomatoes apart with your hands. Discard the pulp and set aside. 2) Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 4 cloves garlic, the onion, chilli and blac

The ultimate veal piccata

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside in a large bowl 2) Set a large saute pan over medium heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil. In a shallow bowl combine the plain flo

Tuna burgers with tapenade

Medium

1) Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the baguette pieces, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about two minutes. Remove and set aside. 2) Combine the olives, capers, one tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest, and ancho

Tuna with roasted cipolline onions

Easy

1) Bring a large pan of water to boil. Add the onions and cook for two minutes. Drain and cool. Peel the onions and cut off the root ends.2) Preheat the oven to 220°C.3) Toss the onions, vinegar, 15ml oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of

Venetian seafood salad: insalata di frutti di mare Veneziana

Medium

Venetian seafood salad: insalata di frutti di mare Veneziana

Zuppa di pesce aua cagliaritana

Medium

Crab stock: 1) In a medium saucepan, gently saute the onion, celery, carrot and garlic until soft. Add the crab shells, stir and deglaze with wine; reduce. Add the saffron and tomatoes; reduce. 2) Add 2 litres of cold water and bring the mixture

Grilled polenta with morel vinaigrette

Medium

For the polenta:1) Generously butter a large shallow baking dish and set aside.2) In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Slowly pour in the polenta and the salt, whisking constantly with a wire whisk. Reduce the heat to low and cook,

Spinach and ricotta calzone

Medium

Spinach and ricotta calzone

Tomato bisque

Tri-colore salad with frico crackers and caesar vinaigrette

Medium

Tri-colore salad with frico crackers and caesar vinaigrette

Prosciutto and goats cheese bruschetta with black lentils

Easy

For the bruschetta: 1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Lay out the slices of bread on a flat baking tray and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Turn each piece over and drizzle again so both sides have some oil on them. 2) Toast the bread in the

Grilled Pizza with Spicy Hummus, Vegetables, Goat Cheese and Black Olives

Medium

For the hummus: Place chickpeas, garlic, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, honey and tahini in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to tas

Italian roast beef

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 150C/Gas 2. Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a medium jar. 2) Trim all the fat from beef round. I grind the trimmings, but you can cut them up into bite-size pieces and place on the bottom of a roasting pan. Sprinkle

Amarone osso buco pot roast

Medium

1) Put the flour in a large shallow platter and season it with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Get in the habit of always tasting your flour; once it coats the veal it is harder to adjust the seasoning. Dredge the veal shanks in the seasoned flour

Risotto with winter vegetables

Medium

1) Melt 30g of the butter in a 7-litre pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, the 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften a bit, about 5 minutes. 2) Add the rice

Barley salad

Easy

1) In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and a pinch of salt. Add the olive oil and whisk to combine. Set aside. 2) Combine the barley, fennel, pine nuts, Parmesan, bacon and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and stir to co

Golden sunshine quinoa salad

Easy

Golden sunshine quinoa salad

Baked and fried calzone

Easy

For the ricotta: 1) Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir together. For the pesto: 2) Combine garlic, basil, pine nuts and parmesan in a food processor. Slowly add olive oil as dry ingredients are processing. For baked calzone: 3

Grilled chicken and avocado napoleons

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2) Place the pastry on the prepared baking sheets. Using the prongs of a fork, prick the top of the pastry all over. Cover the pastry with parchment paper and pl

Tuna nicoise sandwich

Easy

1) For the white bean puree, soak the beans overnight, or place beans in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat; remove from heat and set aside, covered, for 1 hour. 2) Drain the beans; transfer to a 2-litre pot with the di

White bread sandwich loaf

Easy

1) In a small saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and the sugar. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and cool to about 42C. 2) Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the milk. Set asid

Scallop and Bacon Pizza

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. 2) Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Roll the edges inward to create a ridge around the pizza. Place the pizza dough on a pizza stone that has been dusted with cornmeal. 3) In a small bowl, stir toget

Feta Florentine Burgers with Frizzled Prosciutto on Parmesan-Toasted Ciabatta Rolls

Medium

Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high. Combine the mayonnaise and sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Place the oil in a 12-inch fir

Shells with Crispy Pancetta and Spinach

Easy

Preheat the oven to 375°F. For the shells: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta. Warm the oli

Fusilli with sausage, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes

Easy

1) Heat the oil reserved from the tomatoes in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook until brown, breaking up the meat into bite-size pieces with a fork, about 8 minutes. 2) Transfer the sausage to a bowl. Add the a

Fresh fettuccine with roasted chicken and broccoli rabe

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. 2) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water. Once cooled, drain broccoli rabe and set aside. Add the

Saucy salmon

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. 2) Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until soft and golden, about one minute. Add diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, red peppers, chilli peppers, cumin, coriander s

Crawfish and Andouille Sausage Pizza

Easy

Dough: In a food processor or mixer with a dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar and 3/4 cup water. Allow the yeast to proof for about 5 minutes, (bubbles will form around the outer edges). Add the oil, flour, and salt. Begin processing or mixing th

Crimini ragu with spinach crostini and chicken ragu with whole wheat pasta

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook to al dente, drain and keep warm. 2) Heat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 3) Scatter sliced bread on baking sheet, toast until crisp but not too dry, 6 to 8 mins. 4) Quarter mushrooms. Hea

Italian chicken and dumplings

Easy

1) Place a large pan of water on to boil for the gnocchi. Heat a medium saucepan with 15ml of olive oil, over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir to brown lightly. b Transfer the chicken to a plate with a slotted s

American-Italian all'amatriciana

Easy

1) Heat water to boil for pasta, season with salt and cook pasta to al dente.2) Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat with extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan. Add bacon and crisp 4 to 5 mins then add onions and garlic cook to soften, 5 to

Bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy smoked mozzarella meatballs

Easy

For the sauce:1) In a large heavy frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 mins. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and reserve. Add the onion and cook for 5 m

Italian barbecued chicken with polenta

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas6. 2) Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper, poultry grill seasonings. In a medium shallow saucepan heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil and add the chicken. Cook for a few minutes on each side until the juice

Creamy ricotta tart with pine nuts

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. 2) In the bowl of a food processor, pulse flour, 25g sugar, 70g pine nuts, and salt until finely ground. Add the butter. Pulse dough just until it comes together. 3) Place the dough into an 28cm-diam

Pumpkin cake

Hard

For the classic Genoese: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Place a very large saucepan half filled with water over a high heat and bring it to a simmer. Make a double boiler by setting a large mixing bowl over the simmering water. 2) Break the egg

Peaches stuffed with amaretti cookies

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Butter the bottom of an 20cm baking dish and set aside. 2) Using a melon baller, clean out the red flesh from the centre of each peach. Arrange the peaches cut side up in the prepared dish. In the bowl

Arborio rice pudding

Easy

1) Take a large saucepan and add milk, butter, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla pod and seeds. Cook the rice in boiling water until al dente. Once the water has evaporated fold in milk mixture. 3) Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 mins, stirring reg

Almond citrus olive oil cake

Medium

For the cake: 1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. Lightly oil an 17-cm diameter cake pan. 2) Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, eggs, and zests in a large bowl

Apple crostatas

Medium

For the crust: 1) Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a processor. Add the butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the iced water and pulse until moist clumps form. Gather the dough into a ball; flatten into a disk. (If th

Candied orange peel

Medium

1) Using a vegetable peeler, cut the orange part of the peel from the stem end of the orange down to the navel end, forming long 1.5 to 2-cm-wide strips. 2) Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peels and cook for 1 minute. Dra

Chocolate Pizza

Medium

For the pizza dough: Mix the warm water and yeast in a small bowl to blend. Let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a food processor to blend. Blend in the oil. With the machine running, add the yeast mixt

Chocolate tiramisu

Medium

1) Place the mascarpone cheese in a large bowl and set aside. With an electric mixer, beat the cream and 50g of the sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. 2) Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone. Then fold in the chilled chocolate zabag

Fig and ginger truffles

Medium

1) Remove the stems from the figs and discard. Put the figs, ginger, cinnamon and honey in a food processor and process for about 45 seconds, until the ingredients are finely chopped and begin to stick together. 2) Roll the fig mixture with your hand

Grilled pizza brushed with butter, cinnamon, sugar and star anise, served with chocolate sauce

Easy

1) Heat the griddle to high. 2) Brush both sides of each pizza with the oil. Griddle until golden brown on both sides, about two minutes per side. Remove from the griddle. 3) Mix together the sugar, cinnamon and star anise in a small bowl. Brush t

Crostata with apples, walnuts and Gorgonzola

Easy

1) For the shortcrust: In a food processor combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is finely chopped and the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add the mascarpone cheese and lemon juice and pulse

Fig and Almond Tart

Easy

1) Combine the flour, two tablespoons sugar, lemon zest, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until blended. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. With the machine running, gradually add the water until moist cl

Fig and Almond Tart

Easy

1) Combine the flour, two tablespoons sugar, lemon zest, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until blended. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. With the machine running, gradually add the water until moist cl

Nectarine and blueberry crisp with amaretti biscuit topping

Easy

1) Stir the flour and sugars in a medium bowl to blend. Add the biscuits and almonds and mix well. Add the butter and rub in until moist clumps form. 2) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Butter a 33 by 22 by 5-cm glass baking dish. Stir the sugar

Strawberry, fig and goat's cheese tarts

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas5. 2) Using a small ring mold just a little bit larger than the size of the figs, cut the pastry into 40 individual portions. Line up the puff pastry pieces on a baking sheet. 3) Slice off the base end of the figs. Ar

Sweet grilled peaches with honeyed vanilla pod mascarpone and walnut sugar

Easy

1) Melt the butter and honey in a small saucepan over a medium-low heat. Split the whole vanilla pod in half lengthwise. Scrape all the seeds from 1 vanilla pod and place into saucepan along with the vanilla pod. Stir to combine; leave to simmer unti

Venetian carnival fritters (frappe)

Easy

1) Using an electric mixer, beat the butter or vegetable fat and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in the egg and the brandy. Beat in the salt. Add the flour and beat until blended. 2) Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and

Veggie benedict with hollandaise sauce

Easy

1) In a stainless steel bowl, add the egg yolks, wine and lemon juice. Place the stainless steel bowl over boiling water and whisk continuously until the yolks are thoroughly heated. It should be light and fluffy from all of the air that was whipped

Bellinis

Easy

1) Stir the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves into a syrup, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. 2) Puree the peaches and orange peel in a blender with 375ml of the sugar syrup until smooth. Strain throu

Coffee-glazed Italian doughnuts (zeppole)

Easy

1) For the doughnuts: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 10 secs. Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour. Using a wooden spoon, quickly s

Dor Stop Restaurant: Italian jumbot recipe

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the sausage over a medium heat. Add about 30ml water to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for about 20 mins, turning once during the process. Roughly chop the sausage links. 2) Preheat a large pan or flat

Taste of Italy

Hard

For the hazelnut biscotti:1) Cream together the butter, orange zest and caster sugar in a bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.2) While this is creaming, place the toasted hazelnuts in a food processor and chop finely. Add the eggs and mix

Taste of Italy

Easy

Hazelnut biscotti crust: 1) Cream together the butter, orange zest and sugar in a bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. While this is creaming, place the toasted hazelnuts in a food processor and finely chop them. Add the eggs and mix well

Chicken and Orzo Frittata

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190°C/ gas mark 5. 2) Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta. 3) In

Deep-Dish Pizza with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Easy

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and run cold water over. Drain well again and squeeze out excess liquid. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil, chili flakes and garlic in a

Grilled aubergine with fresh ricotta and grilled tomato-basil relish

Easy

For the grilled tomato-basil relish: 1) Heat your grill to high. 2) Place the tomatoes in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place tomatoes on the grill and grill until charred on all sides, and just cook

Grilled Insalata Di Mare

Easy

Heat the grill to high. Combine the seafood in a large bowl, toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp for approximately 1 minute per side, remove and place on a platter. Grill the squid bodies and tentacles fo

Italian sausage stuffed pork chop

Medium

1) In large a rondeau or heavy bottomed pot over medium-low heat, add butter and olive oil, then sweat onion, celery and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add sausage, and allow it to cook through, stirring often. Add spinach and toasted cro

Bologna and cheese salad

Easy

1) In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and place in refrigerator. Roughly chop all lettuces and place in bowl. Lightly toss in the pine nuts. Heat oil in saute pan over low heat. 2) While oil

Angel Hair with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Easy

Heat two tablespoons of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about one minute. Add the tomato paste and coo

Spicy sausage sauce

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the sausages and enough water to come about half way up the sausages. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook until done, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate

Roasted chicken purses

Easy

1) In a small bowl combine the chicken, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. 2) On a dry work surface place eight wonton wrappers. Place a rounded teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the centre of each wrapper. Usi

Caraway and Parmesan grissini

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. 2) Combine the Parmesan cheese, caraway seeds, fennel seeds, salt and pepper on a large baking sheet. Place the egg in a small dish. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 3)

Homemade mozzarella

Medium

1) Push the cheese curd through a china cap or large strainer several times, breaking it up into small pieces. Place the broken up cheese curd into a pan with warm water, enough to cover. Knead the curd with your hands. 2) Pour out 75 percent of

Winey figs, prosciutto and ricotta crostini

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 4. 2) Using a small knife, trim the stems off the figs and cut the figs in half lengthwise. 3) Place the figs and the wine in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and simmer about 20 minutes

Polenta

Easy

1) In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the chicken stock and the water to a boil. While whisking, slowly pour the polenta into the hot liquid. Stir in the salt. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the cornmeal is creamy and n

Lime-oncello spritzers with mint

Easy

To make limoncello: Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the limes in long strips (reserve the limes for another use). Place the lime peels in a 1-litre jar. Pour the vodka over the peels and screw on the lid. Steep the lime peels in the vo

Creamy mushroom spaghetti

Easy

1) Heat water to a boil for the pasta, salt water, drop in pasta and cook to al dente. 2) Wipe mushrooms clean with damp towel. Remove woody stems. Thinly slice the mushrooms. 3) Heat a large deep skillet with extra-virgin olive oil over medium-hig

Andrea's hand cranked coffee cavatelli

Medium

For the calabaza:1) In a large saute pan over a medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Once garlic begins to brown slightly, add porcini mushrooms and allow to brown with the garlic. Once mushrooms and garlic are golden brown, add calabaza and cavate

Butter-me-up scampi bucatini

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the pasta and cook to just shy of al dente. Remove and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. 2) Add the prawns, seafood seasoning and 1 sliced lemon to a medium bowl and toss to coat

Eggplant Lasagna

Easy

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange sliced eggplant in a single layer on 2 sheet pans. Brush on both sides using 3 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the eggplant until it is soft and golden. Turn slices halfway through, a

Fried Lasagna Bites

Easy

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta, cook for 6 minutes, then drain and spread out on a sheet pan to cool. Heat a large saute pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, ground beef and onions; saut

Fuentes family lasagna

Easy

1) Preheat broiler. 2) Prepare beef patties and simmer in tomato sauce for about 10 minutes, set aside. 3) Spray cookie sheet with olive oil. Salt and pepper unpeeled eggplant slices on both sides. Drizzle with olive oil. Layer them on cook

Gelato di crema (Vanilla cream base for gelato)

Medium

1) In a large bowl whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar until pale yellow and thick. 2) Combine the whole milk, double cream and 1 vanilla pod, sliced in half lengthwise in a saucepan. Heat the mixture just until it starts to bubble along th

Griddled insalata di mare

Easy

1) Heat the grill to high. Combine the seafood in a large bowl, toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 2) Grill the shrimp for approximately 1 minute per side, remove and place on a platter. Grill the squid bodies and tentacles

Italian winter greens with pear-walnut dressing

Easy

1) In a medium-sized saute pan add the sliced shallots with a drizzle of oil and slowly cook over medium heat until well caramelised, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the diced pear and cook down until pulpy. 2)Carefully add the pear mixture to a ble

Italian fish

Medium

Lake effect balsamic dressing: 1) Pulse the first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor until frothy. 2) While the blender is running, trickle in the oils until the mixture emulsifies. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Bruschetta topping:

Lime Italian ice

Easy

1) Fill a large bowl with ice water. Place another bowl inside so it's surrounded on all sides by the ice water. 2) In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. When sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add lime juice. Pour into bowl

Lobster Fra Diavalo with Ricotta Cavatelli

Medium

fit electric mixer with a dough hook. in the bowl of the mixer, combine ricotta, plain flour, 1 tablespoon oil, and salt. form a well in the middle of the mixture and crack yolks into middle of the well. using the dough hook, mix until the ingredient

Seafood cioppino

Medium

1) In a large saucepan set over medium heat, add olive oil and heat. Add the garlic and shallots and saute until the garlic is on the verge of browning, about 2 minutes. 2) Add the scallops to the pan. After the scallops cook for about 1 minute, ad

Spinach artichoke wholemeal penne

Easy

This is a dish that can stand alone as an entree or be served up as a side. The flavors will remind you of decadent spinach artichoke dip, made with mounds of mayonnaise and tons of cheese. This dish however is a figure-friendly fake-out full of vita

Stuffed manicotti with fresh marinara sauce

Medium

Crespelles: 1) In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter. Gradually whisk in the flour and salt until the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour until slightly thickened. 2) Spray a 20cm nonstick frying pan with cooking

Angel hair pasta with fried chilli flakes, lemon and rocket

Easy

1) In a dry skillet over low heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and the panko bread crumbs and toast until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put into a bowl and set aside. 2) Set the skillet pan back over medium heat and add the rema

DiPasquale's arancini

Medium

1) Saute the onion, celery and carrot in the olive oil until translucent. Add the minced beef and season with salt and white pepper to taste. Once the beef is added, with a wooden spoon, break down any chunks; the beef should be as fine as possible.

Polenta with peas and pancetta

Easy

Polenta with peas and pancetta

Grilled flat bread topped with caramelized onions, blue cheese mascarpone and crunchy red grapes

Medium

1) Remove the pizza dough from the refrigerator 1 hour before you are ready to start. 2) In a large saute pan over a medium-low heat add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the onions and slowly caramelize until brown and creamy, about 20 minutes. Set aside to

Lentil soup

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about five to eight minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until t

Lentil soup with beef

Easy

1) Heat the oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Add half of the beef and cook until brown, about eight minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining beef. Add

Spaghetti and meatballs

Easy

For the meatballs: 1) Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until soft, about 1 1/2 minutes. 2) Whisk together the eggs and parsley in a large bowl. Add the browned garlic, meats and cheese and

Prawns fra diavolo

Easy

1) Toss the prawns in a medium bowl with the teaspoon of salt and the red pepper flakes. Heat the 3 tablespoons of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and saute for about a minute, toss, and continue cooking until just

Spaghetti with aubergine, butternut squash and prawns

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a heavy large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for just a minute. 2) Add the squash, aubergine, rosemary and thyme and saute for 8 to 10 minut

Grilled tuna on barley risotto

Easy

1) Take the lobster meat out and dice up the meat. Put aside until required. 2) Bring the stock, carrots, onions and tomatoes to the boil and simmer for an hour. 3) Melt butter add garlic, onion and crushed lemongrass and sweat, do not colour. Add

Mussels, clams and prawns in spicy broth

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper. Saute until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Simmer until the tomatoe

Prawns with roasted garlic pesto pasta

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Place the garlic cloves in a single layer in a small baking dish. Pour in 60ml of the olive oil to cover the cloves, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown and fork-tender. 2) Meanwhile, in a

Risotto nero, fried calamari and wild rocket

Easy

1) Remove the head from the calamari and clean the tubes. Cut half into dice and the other into strips. Reserve until needed. 2) To make the risotto, in a heavy-base pan sweat the shallots, diced calamari and garlic in a little olive oil, add the ri

Squink Risotto

Easy

Cut the squid (if using) into fine rings and set aside while you get on with the risotto. Heat the stock or make up the concentrate/cube with boiling water, and keep the stock warm in a saucepan on the lowest heat. Warm the two tablespoons oil

Pasta alla Genovese

Easy

Put the prepared potato chunks into a large saucepan with enough salted water to take the pasta later, and bring to the boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes, then add the pasta. Check the packet cooking instructions, and at about

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Medium

Put the peeled onion and the celery into a food processor and blitz to a mush. Or you can chop as finely as humanly possible by hand. Reserve two tablespoons for the meatball mixture. Warm the garlic oil in a large heavy-based saucepan or casserole,

Broadway Diner: Broadway festival (seafood pasta)

Medium

1) Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the package directions or until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2) In a large frying pan over a medium-high heat saute the lobster tails in oli

Cannellini bean soup with kale and garlic-olive oil crostini

Easy

For the soup: 1) Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for no more than a minute. Add the tomato puree and vinegar, and cook for another minute. 2) Add the beans and stock and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and

Herb-roasted lamb

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 230°C. Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven so the lamb will sit in the middle of the oven. 2) Peel six of the cloves of garlic and place them in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Ad

Crispy rack of lamb with honey and mascarpone

Easy

For the lamb:1) Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 220°C / gas mark 7. Place a griddle pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal griddle.2) Drizzle the olive oil on both sides of the lamb. Season with

Lamb stew with cipolline onions and potatoes

Medium

1) Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. Toss the lamb with the flour in a large bowl to coat. Working in two batches, add the lamb to the pot and cook until brown, about ten minutes. 2) Usin

Lamb shanks

Easy

1) Place the water, sugar and salt into a large container. Carefully add the lamb shanks and soak for 24 hours. 2) Preheat oven to 180°C / gas mark 4. Remove the shanks from the brine and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic, to taste

Lamb osso bucco with rustic lamb demi-glace

Medium

For the roast lamb (lamb stock recipe below): 1) Preheat oven to 140°C / Gas mark 1. 2) Season lamb osso bucco liberally with salt and pepper and set aside on a plate. In a heavy-bottomed roasting pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil on

Spiced lamb shanks with blood orange relish

Medium

Preheat the oven to 180°C / gas mark 4. 1) Heat a soup pot with a lid, over high heat. Add half the olive oil and heat. Pat the lamb shanks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Add two of the lamb shanks to the hot

Cheese and rosemary breadsticks

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C / gas mark 4. 2) Line two heavy, large baking sheets with silicone baking sheets or parchment paper. In a food processor, chop the Parmesan, Gruyere and rosemary together until coarsely chopped. Set the cheese mix

Zesty roasted garlic bread

Easy

Zesty roasted garlic bread

Donatelli's: Meat sauce recipe

Easy

1) Brown the beef mince with the minced garlic and add salt and pepper, to taste. Drain the beef mince and set aside. 2) Place the oil and onions in a saucepan and saute on a high heat until soft. Add the pureed tomato, tomato puree and chopped to

Lentil puttanesca with salmon

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3. Put the water in a small saucepan, over a medium heat, and add the rinsed lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2) Season the salmon steaks with s

Meat-za

Medium

Marinara sauce: 1) Pour the olive oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Dice the onion and saute until softened. Add the garlic and saute about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes. 2) Stir in oregano, thyme

Nadine's: Na's pasta

Easy

1) Saute the hot Italian sausage and drain off all the fat. Cut the salami and capicolla into small cubes and dice the tomatoes. Chop the onion and peppers. 2) Add the sausage, salami, capicolla, tomatoes, onion and red peppers to the saute pan and

Prosciutto and aubergine calzone

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 260C/Gas 9. Put a pizza stone on the bottom shelf of the oven to preheat. Remove the dough from the packaging and leave to rest on a lightly floured surface. 2) In a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat, add the pros

Turkey burgers with prosciutto and melon

Easy

1) Preheat a griddle pan on the hob on a medium-high heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced turkey, grated onion, garlic, 2 tbsp of the basil, and the seasoned salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 6 patties and set aside. 2) Brush the gr

Aubergine Parmesan sandwich

Easy

1) Slice the aubergine crosswise about 0.25cm to 1cm thick; make the slices as consistent as possible. If the base of the aubergine is very large, cut it in half lengthwise. Soak the sliced aubergine in a large bowl of warm, salted water for 1 to 2 h

LoBello's Spaghetti House: Gnocchi

Medium

1) Place 1kg of the flour and the potato flakes in a large bowl. Retain the remaining flour for later use. Add 120ml of the water to the dry ingredients and mix by hand. Continue to add water by the tbsp until the flour is incorporated but not sticky

Sicilian hash

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 140C/Gas 1. For the meat, butterfly the beef on a cutting board and season with salt and pepper. Combine the diced onions, garlic, dry basil and dry oregano and layer on top of the meat. Sprinkle with Parmesan, roll the beef to

Nona's marinara sauce

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Peel 5 cloves garlic and place them in a square of foil. Sprinkle the cloves with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Wrap up the foil and place it directly on the oven rack. (Be sure that the foi

Creamy mushroom risotto with rosemary grilled pork tenderloin

Easy

For the tenderloin: 1) Rub tenderloin with oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Cover with cling film and let marinate for 1 to 2 hrs in the refrigerator. 2) Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5. 3) Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe saute pan over high hea

Crispy salmon with mushroom orzo and red wine sauce

Medium

1) In a large saucepan, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 5 mins. Add wine, beef broth, thyme and 1 bay leaf. Boil until liquid is reduced by 240ml, about 35 mins. Strain sauce into a small saucepan. 2) Preheat oven

Cheese three ways: hot, cold and crispy with fruit

Medium

1) To make the gelato: in a large pot, heat the milk and cream over medium heat to 40 degrees C. Add the sugar, the dextrose and stabilizer, if using, and pepper and heat to 55 degrees C. Add the taleggio and heat to 85 degrees C. Refrigerate until c

Puff pastry apple and raisin strudel

Easy

1) Position a shelf in the centre of the oven and preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) In a medium bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice until the apples are thoroughly coated. Add the raisins, 60g of the sugar and 30g cold cubed butter

Charlotte di mele alla Milanese

Medium

1) Soak the sultanas in cold water for 1 hour. Drain and dry. 2) In a casserole dish, add the apples, raisins, sugar, and wine. Heat mixture until it turns to a marmalade consistency. Remove from heat source and add the apricot marmalade. Mix toget

Chocolate Sformato with Amaretto Whipped Cream

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 175°C. 2) In a small saucepan, combine 350ml of the milk, the sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle the gelatine over the remaining 120ml cold milk

Hoagie-style pizza

Easy

1) Punch down and stretch pizza dough. Drizzle olive oil onto both sides and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Rub in well, but do not saturate with oil. Grill pizza dough for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. 2) Spread tapenade or chutney thinly

Veal Milanese

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 80 degrees C. 2) In a shallow dish, beat eggs and season with salt and pepper. Pour flour into another shallow dish. Mix together the bread crumbs, basil and thyme in a third shallow dish. Have ready one large plate. 3) Season th

Citrus vanilla panna cotta on oat granola base with dried fruit and apple compote

Hard

1) Scrape the seeds from half of the vanilla pod, add to the sugar and mix until well combined. 2) Pour the milk into a small saucepan and add the vanilla sugar, and both zests. Bring to boiling point, and then turn the heat off, cover the pan and

Doughnuts from Campania: viccitelli

Easy

1) In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring 840ml water to a boil and add the sugar. Cook for 1 minute and, whisking, add the flour in a steady, slow stream. When the mixture becomes too thick for the whisk, change to a wooden spoon and continue to

Gorgonzola sauce

Easy

1) Bring the cream to a full boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then continue to boil rapidly for 45 to 50 minutes, until thickened like a white sauce, stirring occasionally. 2) Off the heat, add the Gorgonzola, Parmesan, salt, peppe

Marinara sauce

Easy

1) Heat the olive oil in a large (30cm) pan. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. 2) Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, u

Penne with five cheeses

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 250C/Gas mark 9. Bring 5L of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the penne and parboil for about 4 minutes. 2) Meanwhile, combine all the other ingredients except the butter in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Dr

Herb-Crusted Lamb

Medium

Serve pink lamb flavoured with Italian herbs for a fresh simple taste.

Chocolate meringues

Easy

Cocoa powder tranforms these crispy chewy treats into pure indulgence.

The classic truffle and the coconut truffle

Medium

For the classic truffle: 1) Boil cream and sugar. In a separate bowl add finely chopped chocolate. Once cream has been brought up to the boil, pour it slowly over the chocolate whilst whisking, then add the butter. Once combined, set aside in a co

Sausage and peppers

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the sausages and cook until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. 2) Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onions and c

Three meat pasta

Duck stuffed with apples

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Season the ducks with salt and pepper, then rub with thyme. Stuff half the chopped apple in the cavities of the ducks. Pierce the skin all over with a fork and dot the skin with butter. 2) Place the ducks in a roa

Cherry tomato red clam sauce with linguini

Easy

1) Bring the water to a boil for the pasta, salt the water and cook the pasta just shy of al dente. 2) While the water comes to a boil, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the anchovies and melt into the oil. Add t

Schiacciata with grapes

Medium

1) To make the dough, combine the water, yeast, and honey and let sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture is foamy. Add the flour and the salt and mix until well combined and a dough is formed. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. 2)

Prawn and salt cod ravioli with yellow pepper romesco sauce

Medium

1) Put the flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and stir briefly to combine. With the mixer on, add the egg and egg yolk and continue to mix until well combined. Add just enough cream to make a smooth dough (it should

Olive oil gelato

Easy

1) Combine the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer. Beat with the whisk attachment on medium speed until the mixture is thick and very pale in colour and forms a ribbon when the whisk is lifted, about 5 minutes. With the mixer runni

Tagliatelle with chicken livers and truffle: tajarin albese

Medium

Tagliatelle with chicken livers and truffle: tajarin albese

Mama mirabella's ham and cheese ravioli

Easy

1) Mix ham, cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, eggs, and parmesan in a medium bowl until well mixed. 2) On a dry cutting board, place 1 wonton wrapper. Use 3/4 to 1 tsp of filling and brush the edges of the wrapper with egg/water mixture. Place a

Creamy rabbit spezzatino with fontina bucatini

Hard

For the spezzatino:1) To make the rabbit stock: Chop up the reserved rabbit bones. Put the bones and butter in an ovenproof saucepan and roast until browned. Transfer the pan to the stovetop and set over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, sage, a

The lady and sons lasagne

Easy

1) Combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onions, peppers, garlic, parsley, seasoning mixtures, sugar and bay leaves in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. See Cook's Note* 2) Crumble the beef in

Gnocchi pomodoro

Medium

To make the gnocchi: 1) Preheat the oven to 150C/Gas 2. Bake the potatoes for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until tender. Allow to cool before handling. 2) Scoop each potato out of its skin into mixing bowl and mash to a fine consistency. 3) In a

Lobster and mascarpone holiday ravioli with truffle butter

Hard

Remove butter and allow it to come to room temperature. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. Melt until warm; do not let it come to a boil. Keep warm over low heat. Make lobster and mascarpone filling: 1) Heat butter and olive o

Voulas Offshore Cafe stuffed grape leaves

Easy

1) In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once heated, add: minced beef, onions, rice and garlic and sauté until the mince has browned. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, dill, salt, pepper and oregano. Set aside to cool a

Grilled Asparagus and Melon Salad

Easy

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Chop the prosciutto into small pieces. Place

California coastal cioppino

Medium

Tomato sauce base: 1) Heat a large saucepan and add the olive oil and anchovies. Stir the anchovies into the hot oil to dissolve. 2) Add the onions, celery and carrots and cook until they begin to brown. Add the basil leaves, garlic and chilli fla

Roasted red pepper-tomato pizza with goat cheese, basil and red chilli oil

Medium

1) Whisk together the yeast and 60 ml of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 400 g of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the d

Four cheese and spinach lasagne

Medium

1) For the tomato sauce with basil: Put the olive oil and garlic in a saucepan and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and salt. Break up the tomatoes into small chunks with a wooden spoon and bring to a boil over high heat, lower heat

Fruit and cinnamon semifreddo

Easy

1) Prepare a double boiler or fit a heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water. In the bowl, combine the egg yolks and 110g of sugar, and whisk until frothy. Transfer the bowl immediately to an ice bath, stirring occasionally, until cool

Roasted tomatoes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 8. 2) Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut side up, in a single layer. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the garlic, sugar, salt and pepper over the tomatoes. Roast for 25 to 3

Aubergine rollatini

Easy

1) Preheat the griddle pan and preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. 2) Place a rack over a large baking sheet. Cut the two ends off the aubergine. Cut the aubergine lengthwise, into 1 1/4 cm-thick slices. Arrange aubergine slices onto rack. S

Simple tomato sauce

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a large cast iron casserole or Dutch oven over a medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. 2) Add the celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until al

Twisted pasta with brown butter and walnuts

Easy

Preheat oven to 180/Gas 4. 1) Lay walnuts on a baking tray and bake 7 to 10 minutes, until toasted and fragrant. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. 2) In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to he

Philly-style kielbasa with fennel sauerkraut and peppers

Easy

Philly-style kielbasa with fennel sauerkraut and peppers

The ultimate pizza

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 260C and place the pizza stone on the bottom rack. 2) Crumble the yeast in a small bowl then add 60ml of warm water and the syrup. Stir together and leave for 5 minutes to dissolve. 3) Put the flour and salt in a mixer fitted with

Mushroom ragu

Medium

In a large frying pan heat the oil. When almost smoking, add the onions and garlic over medium-low heat until the onions have wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to high and saute until mushrooms

Chicken cacciatore

Easy

1) Start by preparing the peppers because they will take the longest. Preheat the broiler. Pull out the cores of the red peppers; then halve them lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds. Toss the peppers with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pl

Lobster macaroni cheese

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas mark 5. Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well. 2) Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't

Beef fillet steaks with Gorgonzola and herbs

Easy

Beef fillet steaks with Gorgonzola and herbs, and roasted garlic and grape tomat

Bolo salad with chorizo, cabrales blue cheese, and tomatoes

Medium

For the salad:1) Heat a medium frying pan over high heat, add the chorizo, and cook until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. 2) Place the greens and tomatoes in a large bowl and toss with half of the vinai

Steamed langoustine with artichoke and taleggio salad with verjus and grape dressing

Easy

1) Bring the court bouillon to a simmer in a large braising pan. Add the langoustines and poach them in the court bouillon until they're firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, and keep the langoustines warm. 2) Fill a bowl with water and squeeze

White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Cardamom and Rose

Medium

Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl suspended over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Make sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water to prevent the chocolate burning. Once melted, add the cream, milk and cardamom. Meanwhile, soak the

Champagne risotto

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 230C/Gas Mark 8.2) Place the slices of prosciutto on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake until the prosciutto slices are almost completely crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes. The slices will crisp up even more as they cool. Reserve fo

Egg Fettuccine Rose

Easy

In a large pot, boil crab for about 10 minutes. Shell the crab and set all crab meat aside. Next, boil the egg fettuccine in salted water until it is al dente. Strain. In a pan, heat the unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, and

Lentil sausage soup

Easy

For the soup:1) In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 mins. Drain.2) In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, leeks, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes,

Bolognese Sauce

Easy

Saute the onion, carrots, and celery in about 5 tablespoons olive oil in a large rondeau until soft. Add the pancetta to the soffritto (onion mixture). Cook on a medium-high flame for about 7 to 10 minutes, then add the meat; break it up well with a

Cioppino

Medium

Giada's family cioppino recipe is luscious. What?s your seafood of choice?

Pasta fagioli

Hard

1) One day ahead: Combine the cannellini beans and 950ml of water in a large pot that has a tight-fitting lid. Soak the beans for 24 hours. 2) The day of serving: Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 3) Drain the beans. In a Dutch oven or heavy bot

Roasted and pureed cauliflower

Medium

Strictly for cauliflower fans, this is just the main event mashed.

Double-dipped fried chicken

Medium

The only type of double-dipping we approve of!

Fennel Pureé

Easy

An intensely scented mash perfect with fish and pork.

Chocolate and Ricotta Pie

Medium

Giada's creamy pie is filled with sweet ricotta and topped with pine nuts.

Strawberry tiramisu cones

Medium

1) In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 225g of chocolate in 30 second intervals in the microwave until smooth. Dip the top of each cone into the chocolate so there is a 2.5cm rim, then roll in the crushed or ground espresso. Place the dipped cones o

Tiramisu parfaits

Medium

1) To make the tiramisu filling: In the bowl of a tabletop mixer, with whip attachment, beat cream and sugar until fluffy and soft peaks form. Reserve 250ml and refrigerate to use later as garnish. Add cheese to remaining cream on low speed, graduall

Wicked chica punch

Easy

1) Put strawberries in a resealable plastic bag. 2) In a bowl mix together the brandy and sugar, pour mixture into bag with strawberries, close the bag, and refrigerate overnight. 3) Pour the Champagne, white wine and seltzer into a punch bowl, st

Creamy Rocket and Lettuce Soup

Easy

Gently cooked lettuce leaves give this nutritious soup its vivid green flavour.

Swordfish with Puttanesca Sauce

Easy

Classic puttanesca sauce compliments this deliciously meaty swordfish.

Fettuccine with Salsiccia and Brisket Sauce

Medium

Making the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle the brisket with salt and pepper, and then toss the cubes in the flour. Sear in the pan until nicely browned. Add the garlic and onions and saute for about 5 minutes. Deglaze

Nonna Theresa's Lasagna Bianco

Medium

Making the broth: Put the chicken pieces and parsley in a large stockpot. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 2 hours. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and strain. Put the broth

Paste' Fazul

Easy

For the sauce: Heat a pot over medium heat. Throw in the bacon and fry until crispy. Take the bacon out of the pot and set aside. Fry the garlic in the bacon fat until golden, about 1 minute. Add the carrots, celery and onions, and saute until the on

Sweet Arancini with Leftover Rice

Medium

For the custard: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and raw sugar. Set aside. Heat a pot over medium heat and add the cream and vanilla seeds. Stir constantly until tiny bubbles form along the edges, about 8 minutes; do not let it boil. Slowly a

Sauteed Onions and Peppers

Medium

Cut the onions in half, and then slice them into 1/8-inch-thick half-rounds. (You will have about 10 cups of onions.) Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the peppers, garlic, v

Ribollita

Medium

In a large bowl, cover the beans with cold water by 1-inch and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to soak overnight in the refrigerator. Drain the beans and place them in a large pot with 8 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer u

Veronica's veggie meatloaf with checca sauce

Medium

1) Combine the cherry tomatoes, spring onions, garlic, basil, and oil in a processor. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, being careful not to puree. Set aside. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. 2) Place the lentils in a large s

Cannellini bean soup with kale and garlic olive oil crostini

Easy

Infuse your own olive oil with fresh garlic for a tasty twist.

Strawberry Panna Cotta

Easy

Hip Hop Comique is the perfect dance to accompany these creamy, juicy puds.

Chicken, broccoli, and cherry tomato fusilli

Easy

1) In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the chicken, broth, 1 teaspoon of the salt, smashed garlic, and parsley. Bring just to a boil, remove from the heat, and set aside, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove

Italian-Style Baked Beans

Medium

Preheat the oven to 205 degrees C. Cook the pancetta in a heavy large oven-safe pot over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, and saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the beer, tomato sauc

Raspberry Almond Tart

Medium

Preheat the oven to 205 degrees C. Cut a 3/4-inch wide strip off each side of the pastry and reserve. Roll out the pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface to a 10-inch square. Brush the edges of the square with the egg. Working with 1 strip

Italian S\'mores

Medium

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, greaseproof paper, or foil. Arrange the bread slices on the baking sheet. Generously brush the butter over the bread slices. Sprinkle the slices with sugar. Ba

Chicken Vesuvio

Hard

Preheat the oven to 230 degrees C. Heat the oil in large ovenproof pot over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches if necessary, cook the chicken in the pot until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Tra

Veal Scaloppini with Saffron Cream Sauce

Hard

Sprinkle the veal with salt and pepper. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter with 2 teaspoons of oil in a heavy large frying pan over high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the veal and sauté until just cooked through and golden, about 45 to 60 sec

Beef Crostini with Red Pepper Mayonnaise

Medium

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Blend the bell peppers and mayonna

Bellini Bar

Medium

Stir the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Puree the peaches and orange peel in a blender with 1/2 cup of the sugar syrup until smooth. Strain through a fine-meshed s

Rack of Lamb with Mint-Basil Pesto

Hard

Blend the mint, basil, nuts, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor until the herbs are finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually blend in 1/3 cup of oil until the mixture is smooth

White Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets

Medium

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface. Brush the phyllo with melted butter. Top with another phyllo sheet. Repeat with more butter and 2 more phyllo sheets. Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into 6 (5-inch) squares.

Goat Cheese Toasts

Medium

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Brush olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Blend the goat cheese and cream cheese in

Italian Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups

Medium

Toss the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, and capers in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange 1 large lettuce cup and 1 small lettuce cup on each plate, ove

Vanilla Gelato with Cherry Compote

Medium

For the gelato: Add the milk, cream, 1 cup of the sugar and vanilla bean to a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to combine. Meanwhile, whisk together the egg yolks with the remaining 1/4 c

Grilled tuna with white bean puree, olive tapenade and roasted cherry tomatoes

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Lay out cherry vine tomatoes in a single layer on a roasting tray. Drizzle with orange chilli oil and roast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until tomatoes are slightly burst and have given off their juices. Set asid

Grilled artichokes with parsley and garlic

Medium

1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 2) Trim the stem from each artichoke to 2.5-cm long, then bend back and snap off dark outer leaves. Cut top inch of artichokes with serrated knife. Using a vegetabl

Spiced Chocolate Budino

Medium

Make the pudding according to the package instructions. Add the cinnamon, orange zest, and red pepper flakes before chilling in a large trifle dish. Before serving, sprinkle the top with chopped Candied Orange Peel.Candied Orange Peel: Using a vegeta

Genovese-style Artichokes

Easy

In a large, heavy frying-pan, heat the three tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until the mushrooms are tender and the onions are golden. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a

Mushroom and sausage pizza

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 260C/Gas 10. 2) In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and add mushrooms and garlic. Season mushrooms with salt and cook until mushrooms release their juices and begin to brown, about 6-8 minutes. 3) Ligh

Italian Style Sausage Skewers

Easy

Cook the sausage according to the directions on the package and cut it into 1-inch rounds. Cut the basil leaves lengthwise into thirds. Put an olive half about 1/3 of the way down onto a skewer. Then add 1 strip of basil, folding so it fits nicely

Spare Ribs and Sausages Braised in Beer and Olives

Easy

For the sausages: Preheat a grill on high heat. In a medium roasting pan or wide diameter pan, combine the beer, olives, garlic, rosemary and onion wedges. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the sausages; the li

Orecchiette with broccoli rabe, clams and sweet Italian sausage

Easy

1) Set a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil.2) Take another large saucepan (big enough to hold clams) and set over medium heat. Add a 2-count of olive oil and loose pork sausage. Cook over medium heat to render fat and get c

Bucatini marinara with sausage

Easy

1) Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the onion and carrot and saute until golden, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook 1 more minute. Add the tomatoes with their juice, bay lea

Minestrone with rice and beans: minestrone di riso e fagioli

Easy

Minestrone with rice and beans: minestrone di riso e fagioli

Penne with Sausage and Escarole

Easy

Rustling up a hearty and healthy main course has never been so easy.

Fiery summer bruschetta with zesty olive spread and spicy candied bacon

Easy

For the bacon: Preheat the oven to 220C/ Gas Mark 7. 1) Put a baking rack over a parchment paper lined tray and arrange the bacon slices across the rack - do not overlap. In small bowl combine the syrup and cayenne and brush the bacon generously wi

Italian beef sandwich

Medium

1) Rub the meat with the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika and red chilli flakes, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. 2) Preheat the oven to 140C/Gas 1. Add the meat to a roasting tin with the bacon fat, add the onions and garli

Caponata panini

Easy

1) Preheat a panini griddle. 2) Using your fingers, scoop out a 2-cm wide trough along the cut sides of the baguettes. Place 2 half-slices of the provolone cheese on each bottom half of the baguettes. 3) Spoon 2-3 tbsps of the caponata on top

Roasted tomato bruschetta

Easy

Cut your bread into planks and cover with the tomato salsa.

Tapenade

Cook's Note: Nostraline olives are a type of black olive from the Tuscany region of Italy. Any high-quality brined black olive, such as nicoise or kalamata, can be used in their place.Mash the anchovies with the garlic in a mortar and pestle. Mix in

Budino di zucca

Medium

1) Remove the butternut rind and seeds. Cut the butternut flesh into 1 1/4cm pieces. 2) In a deep pot, place litres of water over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the butternut pieces. Bring to the water to a boil and boil until the

Arugula Pineapple Salad

Easy

For dressing, whisk balsamic vinegar with mustard. Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking. Season to taste. If dressing seems thick, whisk in a tablespoon or 2 of water (this allows the dressing to coat the arugula without weighing them down).

Garlic and citrus chicken

Easy

Lemon-infused roast chicken with garlic and oregano.

Roasted pork loin with roasted garlic vinaigrette

Easy

For the roasted garlic: 1) Preheat the oven to 250°C. 2) Cut the bulbs of garlic in half crosswise into a top and bottom. Place the garlic halves on a sheet of foil, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Fold the foil up and around the g

Scorze Di Arancia Al Cioccolato

Easy

Boil the peels in water for three times, discarding the water every time. After the third time drain the peels and weigh them, then combine the same weight each of sugar and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, stirring, until the sugar is dissolv

Wild rice pilaf with nuts and lemon

Easy

1) In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts, garlic, zest and thyme, and swirl the pan until the nuts and garlic are beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the wild rice and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, unt

Tomatoes stuffed with rice

Medium

1) Cook the rice in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, stirring periodically, until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse the rice under cold running water. Set the rice aside. 2) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.

Anna's Antipasto

Easy

Marinated Artichoke Hearts Trim leaves of artichokes and rub cut portions with a lemon half. Place in a pot and cover with water. Squeeze in juice of 2 lemons and drop lemon halves into water. Simmer artichokes until base of artichoke pierces

Roman summer salad

Easy

1) Cook the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until thick, syrupy, and measuring 60ml, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool. 2) Combine the olives, parsley, anchovies, capers, garlic, basil, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl an

Polenta with Gorgonzola cheese

Easy

1) Bring the water to the boil in a heavy large saucepan. Add the salt and gradually whisk in the cornmeal. 2) Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, you c

Spaghetti with olives and tomato sauce

Easy

Put this in the middle of the dinner table and let everyone help themselves.

Spinach artichoke wholemeal penne

Easy

This is a dish that can stand alone as an entree or be served up as a side. The flavours will remind you of decadent spinach artichoke dip - made with mounds of mayonnaise and tons of cheese. This dish however is a figure-friendly fake-out full of vi

Florentine prosciutto wrapped chicken

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. 2) Wring out defrosted spinach in clean kitchen towel. 3) Toast nuts and combine with spinach in a bowl, mix in cheeses, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg. 4) Cut into and across but not all the way through the chicke

Spaghetti, meatballs and tomato basil sauce

Easy

On the hunt for a super mid-week dinner? This tasty pasta is full of fresh flavour.

Veal and sage meatballs and pasta with gorgonzola-walnut sauce

Easy

Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. 1) Place water on to boil for pasta. When it comes to the boil, salt the water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain. 2) Whilst pasta is cooking, place veal in a mixing bowl and add to it the egg, garlic, sage, bread

Yakima Valley polenta recipe

Medium

Cherry reduction: Place all of the ingredients, except the cherries, in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the mixture is slightly viscous and coats the spoon. Add the pitted cherries and heat briefly. Set aside.

Wild Alaskan salmon with lamb sausage, Manila clams, sugar snap peas, fingerling potatoes and salsa verde

Medium

1) In food processor, chop the garlic and anchovies. Add the parsley leaves and capers and chop. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil. Add the lemon juice and puree until desired smoothness. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and se

Super scampi

Easy

1) Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add anchovies, garlic and crushed pepper to the pan and cook until anchovies melt into oil, a couple of minutes.2) Add herbs and wine and reduce for 1 minute then melt butter into sauce. Add stock and water to

Cioppino: a fine kettle of fish

Medium

1) In a large pot over moderate heat combine oil, crushed pepper, anchovies, garlic, and bay. Let anchovies melt into oil. The anchovies act as a natural salt, the pepper flakes will infuse the oil, providing heat. 2) Chop celery and onion near stove

Chicken milanese with tomato and fennel sauce

Easy

For the chicken: 1) Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 150°C. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack. 2) Using three wide, shallow bowls, add the flour to one, the eggs to another and to the third bowl combine th

Cherry tomato red clam sauce with linguine

Easy

1) Bring water to a boil for pasta, salt water and cook pasta just shy of al dente. 2) While water comes to a boil, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add anchovies and melt into oil. Add tomatoes, onions and garlic to th

Steak Florentine

Easy

Rub the garlic cloves over the meat and the bone of the steaks. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator and allow seasoning to permeate the meat, for about 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator at least 20 minutes before gr

Striped fettuccine with seafood sauce

Medium

To make both doughs: 1) Combine the flour and salt in a standing mixer with a dough hook attachment. Add the eggs, egg yolks and olive oil and work the dough until it comes together. Then turn it out onto a floured board and knead it a couple times.

Ravioli caprese

Easy

For the dough: 1) In a large bowl combine the flour and the water. Using a wooden spoon, stir to combine into a large ball. Cover with cling film and allow to sit for 10 minutes. 2) Cut the dough into 4 evenly sized pieces; it should be slightl

Italian cheese fondue

Easy

1) Toss the fontina and gruyere cheese with the cornflour in a medium bowl to coat. Saute the pancetta in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat until crisp and golden, about eight minutes. 2) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate.

Pasta e fagioli al forno

Easy

1) Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add salt and cook the pasta to just shy of al dente. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Chop the pancetta into 1/2cm cubes. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet over a medium to me

Gorgonzola filled meatballs, bay and onion creamy tomato gravy

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.2) Place meat in a mixing bowl and season with salt, pepper, add in garlic, eggs, cheese, bread crumbs and sage. Mix meat, roll into 8 large balls and arrange in a baking dish. Coat balls with 2 tbsps extra-virgin oli

Loin of pork with fennel and garlic

Easy

1) Allow the pork to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas mark 6. Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan just large enough to hold it comfortably. 2) In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blad

Roman-esco (Italian Romesco) with red snapper

Easy

1) Place peppers and coarsely chopped tomato in food processor with bread, pine nuts, garlic, rosemary, chopped parsley and vinegar. Turn processor on and stream in 60ml to 70ml extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick sauce. 2) Place 2 tbsps oliv

Orecchiette with crab

Easy

1) Bring water to a boil and salt it liberally, drop in pasta and cook to al dente. 2) While pasta cooks, heat olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, shallots and garlic, cook 4 to 5 minutes then add tomatoes, seas

Lemon fusilli with rocket

Easy

1) Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Add the cream, the zest of two lemons, the juice of two lemons, 2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer

Wild Rice Risotto Stuffed Tomatoes

Medium

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add wild rice and sauté until a nutty aroma emanates, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, loose

Roman Anchovy Pizza

Medium

In a bowl combine the flour, yeast, salt, water and olive oil until you have a rough dough. Move the dough to a work surface (dusted with flour) and continue to knead for about 10-15 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Cut into 210g piece

Potato Mushroom Bruschetta

Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender and drain. Return to pot and cover to keep warm while preparing mushrooms. In a sauté pan over medium high heat, melt butter and heat oil. Add mushrooms and shallots and sauté until moisture has e

Ravioli alla caprese

Medium

1) For the pasta dough: In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Create a pile of flour and make a well in the center. Pour boiling water into the well. Using a fork, gradually combine the flour and water, proceeding to knead for about 5 minutes.

Holiday Biscotti

Medium

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat i

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