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Italian horns

Easy
1) Combine the cream cheese, ricotta, olives with pimiento and garlic in processor bowl and process until smooth. 2) To make each horn, place a piece of prosciutto on work surface and spread with a layer of cheese, top that layer with a slice each of
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Northern Italian trattoria burger

Easy
1) For the Italian herb butter, in the bowl of a food processor, combine the parsley, basil, thyme, shallot, garlic, lemon juice and Dijon mustard and puree until smooth. Add the butter and pulse until well combined. Transfer to a small bowl and rese
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Genoise with buttercream-Italian meringue

Hard
1) To make an Italian meringue, combine 1.75kg of sugar with 225ml water in a large, heavy saucepan and heat over high heat until the syrup reaches a temperature of 115 degrees C on a candy thermometer. When syrup reaches a boil, watch carefully, as
Prep Time
120 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
1

Spicy Sausage Meatloaf Patties with Italian Barbecue Sauce

Easy
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 large onion, chopped and divided 2 ribs celery, chopped150g shredded carrotsSalt and pepper, for seasoning, plus coarse black pepper for finishing sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

Italian Sloppy Joes

Easy
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the sirloin, pork and veal, and brown until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the meat and store in a bowl, leaving the juices and fat in the Dutch oven.Sweat th
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
8

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
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
200 mins
Serves
4

Italian flank steak

Medium
1) In a small saute pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil, the chopped onions and garlic and cook until translucent. Remove and leave to cool. 2) Tenderize the flank steak with a meat mallet and cut into 0.5cm pieces, approximately 12.5cm by 20cm. Lightly seas
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

Italian Egg Bread Bowl

Medium
1. Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Using a serrated knife, slice about 1 inch off the top crust of the Italian bread. Carefully tear out the insides of the loaf, leaving about 3/4-inch of bread to form a shel
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Fat Free Italian Meringue Cake

Medium
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6. To make the genoise, put the eggs, sugar, zest and vanilla into a heatproof mixing bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water. Whisk together with a handheld electric mixer until the mixture feels
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
10

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
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
70 mins
Serves
4

Italian S'mores

Easy
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or foil. Arrange the bread slices on the baking sheet. Generously brush the butter over the bread slices. Sprinkle the slices with sug
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
24

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:
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
4

Italian Quesadillas

Medium
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and sugar, and cook until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Season the onions, to taste, with salt and pepper; set aside. Preheat the oven to 120
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
12

Italian hummus

Easy
1) Place the beans in the food processor with the tahini, garlic, rosemary and lemon juice. Turn on the processor and stream in the olive oil. When smooth season to taste with salt and transfer to a small serving bowl. Serve with toast.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Italian Ice

Easy
Combine the syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint in a small pitcher. Place in the refrigerator to chill. Shave the ice by placing 2-3 handfuls of crushed ice at a time in a food processor and running the machine until the ice is finely shaved
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
10

Italian sangria

Easy
1) Add the oranges and lemons to a large glass pitcher. Pour in the Campari and muddle with a large wooden spoon to release the fruit juices. 2) Fill the pitcher with a bottle of chilled sparkling wine and pour over chilled glasses filled with ice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Italian Sandwich Cookies

Easy
  Preheat the oven to 190 degrees F.   In a mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter, sugar and salt until very fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and eggs and continue to beat very well for an additional 4 minutes,
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
24

Italian Roast Potatoes

Easy
Preheat your oven to 200°c. Peel your potatoes and cut into medium chunks. Place a large roasting tray in the oven adding enough olive oil to cover the bottom. Place in the oven and allow to get hot, this should take around 5 minutes. Whilst the oil
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
6

Roasted Italian Cauliflower

Easy
Adjust an oven rack to the top position and preheat the oven to 220°C. Toss together the cauliflower, tomatoes, olive oil, capers, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and the garlic on a baking sheet. Roast until the cauliflower browns in
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Italian Lentil Salad

Easy
In a large pan of boiling, salted water cook the lentils until tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked lentils a serving bowl and add the spring onions, grapes, cucumber and red
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Italian Fruit Punch

Easy
Combine all the ingredients, except the liquorice, in a pitcher. Stir to mix. Pour into glasses and garnish with a stalk of liquorice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

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
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Serves
6

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
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
120 mins
Serves
6

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
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

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
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

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
Prep Time
120 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
1

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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
24

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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
6

Italian breakfast skewers

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 190°C/ gas mark 5. 2) Thread the skewers with the sausages, pepper, pancetta and pineapple alternating so that each one has two pieces of each ingredient. 3) Arrange on a baking sheet and bake in the oven until gold
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

Italian Chopped Salad

Easy
Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Add the lettuce, radicchio, beans, and sundried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
2

Italian grilled cheese

Easy
1) Heat griddle to medium. 2) In a food processor pulse the salad and olives into a fine relish. 3) Spread 4 slices of bread with relish and top each with 2 slices cheese and 4 more slices of bread. 4) Butter the outside of the sandwiches with softe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Italian Egg Sandwich

Easy
Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a heavy small skillet over medium heat. Crack the egg into the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the white is firm and the yolk is almost set, about 4 minutes. Season with salt. Meanwhile, toast
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
1

Italian Tortilla Pizza

Easy
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. Put the tortillas onto a baking sheet and top each with tomatoes and olives. Sprinkle some cheese on top of each pizza and bake for ten minutes. Garnish each pizza with torn basil leaves and season with p
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
2

Italian fried olives

Easy
1) In a small bowl combine the cheeses, thyme and lemon zest. Place the cheese mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 5mm nozzle. Pipe the cheese mixture into each olive. 2) Place the flour in a small bowl. Pour the beaten egg in another small b
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Serves
4

Italian stallion salad

Easy
1) On a small cutting board, lay down a piece of cling film, about 60cm long. Stack the provolone cheese in the centre in a roughly 12.5cm area. Layer the sopresetta on top of the provolone followed by layers of salami, basil leaves, prosciutto and m
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
8

Italian Meringue Buttercream

Medium
dissolve granulated sugar in water over medium heat, in a medium saucepan. increase heat to high and boil until syrup reaches 238 degrees f on candy thermometer. whip egg whites and salt in a large bowl using a stand mixer or hand mixer on 4th speed
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Serves
-

Italian Ice Pops

Easy
In a blender, combine the raspberries and the mint. Puree until combined. Add the lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of the simple syrup. Blend to combine. Taste the mixture and add the remaining 1 tablespoon simple syrup if you like. Spoon the mixture in
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
12

Sgroppino (Italian cocktail)

Easy
Pour the Prosecco and vodka into 2 champagne flutes, dividing equally. Spoon a scoop of sorbet into each flute. Sprinkle with mint and serve immediately.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
2

Italian tuna salad

Easy
1) Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl with hot water to cover. Set aside until soft, about 20 minutes. 2) Meanwhile put the tuna in a medium bowl, breaking it into large chunks, along with the onion, celery, olives and capers. 3) Drain and ch
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
3

Italian stuffed jalapenos

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4 and set a rack in the middle of the oven. 2) Place the jalapenos on a sheet tray and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. 3) Heat the oil in a medium saute pan. Add the sausage and cook f
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Italian Mixed Salad

Easy
Heat the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until brown and cooked through, breaking the sausage into bite-size pieces, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate. Cool to room temperature. Chop
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
6

Italian Bread Tarts

Medium
Preheat the oven to 200°C. To make the tart bases, place all the dry ingredients for the dough into a bowl and whisk together until well incorporated. Whilst mixing continuously, slowly add the lukewarm water and mix to form a soft dough. Then ad
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Italian Tomato Salad

Easy
1. Prepare the tomatoes and place onto a platter. 2. Add the olives, capers, and chopped basil. 3. Drizzle over the garlic flavoured olive oil. 4. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with a small bunch of whole basil leaves.
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Classic Italian Lasagne

Medium
For the bechamel sauce:1) In a 2 litre pot, melt 75g of butter over medium heat. When butter has completely melted, add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. 2) Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from formin
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
6

Italian Sausage Balls

Easy
Position a rack in the top of the oven, and preheat to 190°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.Beat the sausage, mozzarella, flour and oil in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until the mixture just come
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
-

Italian Turkey Burgers

Easy
Mix the mayonnaise with the garlic in a small bowl and set aside. Using your hands, mix together the turkey and turkey sausage in a large bowl until just combined. Form this mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.Preheat a large skillet over medium
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Italian-Style Burger

Easy
Preheat the barbeque to a medium-high heat. For the Burgers: In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, parsley, Pecorino, and egg yolk and stir well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Divide the mixture in 4 equal portions and shape yo
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Serves
4

Italian wedding soup

Medium
1) For the Meatballs: Crumble the stale bread or pulse into crumbs in a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl with 80ml cold water. Add the minced turkey, Pecorino, parsley, egg and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and mix until evenly combined
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Italian-american meatballs

Easy
1)For the Meatballs: Grate the bread or pulse into crumbs in a food processor. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl and add 85ml cold water. Add the pork, veal, beef, Parmesan, Pecorino, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt and black pepper to taste. Mix unt
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
-

Italian Burger with Caramelised Onions

Easy
Chop the herbs and pepper and mix with the meat and the egg in a large bowl. Divide into 4 balls and flatten with the palm of your hand. Grill the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve the burgers in toasted Ciabatta rolls with a spoonful of
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Italian Sausage and Egg Bake

Easy
Preheat the oven to 200°C.Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon oil and spread evenly in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the cubes begin to turn light golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes (do not over-brown as the bread
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

Italian Sausage Pigs in Blankets

Easy
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 1 baking sheet with foil and another with parchment. Toss the sausages with 1 tablespoon of the oil on the foil-lined baking sheet, and bake, flipping the sausages halfway through, until lightly browned and fu
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Serves
24

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
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
33 mins
Serves
-

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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
6

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
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Chicago Italian beef sandwich

Medium
1) Rub the meat with the seasoning, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika and chilli flakes, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. 2) Preheat the oven to 140C/Gas 1. 3) Place the meat into a roasting pan with the bacon fat, add the onions and
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
200 mins
Serves
4

Paula's Italian Pasta Salad

Easy
1) Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over a medium heat. Add the pasta and cook it according to the directions on the packet. 2) While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, mayonnaise and sugar in a small
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
6

Mini Italian pub burgers

Easy
1) Place a griddle pan over a medium-high heat. 2) Place the garlic and parsley in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the minced beef, Parmesan cheese, tomato puree, salt, and pepper. Pulse until ingredients are combined. F
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
9

Italian Greens and Herb Salad

Easy
Blend the lemon juice, lemon peel, honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Toss the lettuce, endive, olives, parsley, and basil in a large bowl with enough dressin
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Italian hot fudge sundae

Easy
1) Bring 165ml of cream and espresso to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts and the sauce is smooth. 2) Beat the remaining 250ml of cream, adding icing sugar one tablespoon a
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
6

Italian Egg and Pasta Scramble

Easy
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain the orzo. Whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese and basil. Set aside.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Italian Soba Noodle Salad

Easy
Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet, drain and refresh under cold water, then add a few dashes of sesame oil to keep them from sticking and set aside. Heat a wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Italian Aubergine Gnocchi Bake

Easy
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
4

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Easy
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and shake until very dry. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl, drizzle 2 t
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
-

Italian-Style Strawberry Shortcake

Easy
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Butter 2 sheet trays. Flour your work surface. Roll out each puff pastry sheet to a 14-inch square. Use a biscuit cutter to cut into 4-inch rounds. Place on the prepared sheet tray and prick with a fork. Bake the pastr
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
8

Italian Fish and Veggie Pockets

Easy
Special equipment: 4 large sheets of aluminum foil or parchment paper Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. In a small bowl mix together the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Lay out the four sheets of aluminum foil. Place 1/4 of the suga
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Serves
4

Mini Italian Club Sandwiches

Easy
Whisk the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well blended. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Brush the pan with some butter. Pour 60ml of the egg mixture into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan evenly. C
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Serves
6

Breadless Italian Sub Sandwich

Medium
Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven broiler.Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard. Lay the mushroom caps gill-side-up and use a sharp knife to completely remove the gills (so that the caps will lie flat).
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Quick Italian Tomato Soup

Easy
1. Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over a medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion and garlic and saute until soft, about two minutes. 2. Add the jar of tomato sauce, chicken stock, cannellini beans, chilli flakes, pasta, salt an
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
4

Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina

Easy
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl. Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a m
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
4

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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

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
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
4

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
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
12

Braised pork ribs and italian sausage

Medium
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. In a large heavy braising pan over medium heat cook the pancetta until crispy and golden. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. 2) Add the spare ribs to the pancetta fat and brown well on both sides. Remov
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
210 mins
Serves
6

Italian Flat Bread with Fontina and Prosciutto

Easy
In the bowl of an upright mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda, and one teaspoon of salt. Add the butter and mix on low speed until incorporated, about two minutes. With the machine still running, slowly a
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
-

Italian-american style tuna melts

Easy
1) Preheat the grill. 2) In a large bowl combine the anchovy paste and olive oil. Add the olives, onions, celery, tuna, lemon juice and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. 3) Lightly butter each side of the rolls and toast on each side und
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Hearty Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Easy
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until the onions begin to soften, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, tie the parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and fennel tops together. Add the herb bundle, broth,
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
6

Italian Flatbread (Piadina) with Fontina and Prosciutto

Easy
Combine the flour, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt in the bowl of an upright mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes. With the machine running, slowly add 10 to 12 tablespoon
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

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Every Starter Platter Recipe You Need to Savour a Summer of Sport

A long marathon of summer sports calls for a truck-load of fun snacks.

Italian Recipes

Buon appetito!

Mexican Starters

101 Christmas Starters

Set the festive mood for your Christmas dinner with our favourite starter recipes.

33 Spanish Starters

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