Orzo perlato con zucca, salvia, cipolle caramellate e nocciole (pearl barley risotto with butternut squash, sage, caramelised onions and hazelnuts) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 25 mins Categories: Vegetarian*use vegetable stock, Gluten free*substitute risotto rice for pearl barley, Dairy free*substitute olive oil for…
Bongo / Profiteroles (cream puffs) – Toscana
Bongo / Profiteroles (cream puffs) – Toscana Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian Profiteroles are everyone’s favourite. While profiteroles and choux pastry are generally considered to be of French origin (think eclairs), they were invented by one of Catherine de’ Medici’s…
Chocolate mousse (mousse al cioccolato)
Chocolate mousse (mousse al cioccolato) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Gluten free, Kids, Vegetarian, Quick and Easy Chocolate mousse is always a crowd pleaser and is an easy dessert for a dinner party because it can be prepared in advance. It can also be…
Torta genovese con panna e fragole (genoise sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream and strawberries)
Torta genovese (genoise sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream and strawberries) Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids Genoise sponge cake is often served sandwiching pastry cream or whipped cream with fruit or jam. It is also delicious filled with lemon curd or another flavour curd (try passion fruit for…
Ragù Alla Bolognese (bolognese meat sauce) – Emilia Romagna
Ragù Alla Bolognese (bolognese meat sauce) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hours 40 mins Total time 3 hours 50 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free* omit milk and substitute butter with olive oil, Season: Winter / AutumnBolognese meat sauce is one of the most famous Italian pasta sauces around…
Crostata di frutta (fresh fruit tart)
Crostata di frutta (fresh fruit tart) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids This fresh fruit tart is a crowd pleaser. They are sold in pastry shops all over Italy as small individual tarts are large ones to share. They can be topped with…
Crema Pasticcera (pastry cream)
Crema Pasticcera (pastry cream) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten free Pastry cream is a component in many Italian desserts. It can be used for tarts, sandwich filling for cakes, served with poached fruit, served with pandoro or panettone,…
Torta gianduia (hazelnut chocolate layer cake) – Piemonte
Torta gianduia (hazelnut chocolate layer cake) – From Piemonte Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids* has nuts, Vegetarian Torta gianduia is my husband’s favourite cake and originates from his home region of Piemonte. The cake is utterly addictive and we have…
Crema ganache al gianduia (Nutella ganache)
Crema ganache al gianduia (Nutella ganache) Print Prep time 1 min Cook time 11 mins Total time 12 mins Categories: Kids* contains nuts, Quick and Easy, Gluten Free Hazelnut chocolate ganache is perfect for icing cakes, sandwiching layer cakes and biscuits and filling tarts. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Dolci (Dessert) Cuisine:…
Glassa al cioccolato (chocolate glaze)
Glassa al cioccolato (chocolate glaze) Print Prep time 1 min Cook time 16 mins Total time 17 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy This is a simple but delicious chocolate glaze which remains glossy and moist. It is the perfect glaze for cakes and tarts. This recipe was taught to me by…