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…
Pasta frolla (short crust pastry)
Pasta frolla (short crust pastry) Print Prep time 2 hours 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 2 hours 55 mins There are two methods of making pastry: the traditional method and the modern method (recommended). The traditional method mixes the dry ingredients together and then adds the cold butter to…
Torta di cioccolato (chocolate cinnamon cake) – Valle d’Aosta
Torta di cioccolato (chocolate cinnamon cake) – Valle d’Aosta Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This recipe has been adjusted from a recipe from the restaurant at the Grand Hotel Cour-maison in Pre’-saint-didier, just outside Courmayeur. The key to making…
Torta di mele ferrarrese (apple cake) – Emilia
Torta di mele ferrarrese (apple cake) – Emilia Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This cake is even better the day after it is made as it absorbs the flavour of the apples. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Dolci (Dessert) Cuisine: Emilia-Romagna…
Broccoli con aglio, peperoncino e acciughe (broccoli cooked with garlic, chilli and anchovy)
Broccoli con aglio, peperoncino e acciughe (broccoli cooked with garlic, chilli and anchovy) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids*leave out chilli, Vegetarian *leave out anchovy, Healthy, Dairy Free, Quick and Easy, Gluten free Many vegetables can be cooked in this manner particularly greens…
Bucatini all’amatriciana (bucatini pasta with tomato bacon sauce) – Lazio
Bucatini all’amatriciana (bucatini pasta with tomato bacon sauce) – Lazio Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour Categories: Kids, Dairy Free*leave out the cheese, Vegetarian+leave out the meat, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta This is an old recipe based on one enjoyed since…
Pinzimonio (crudité with olive oil dip) – Toscana
Pinzimonio (crudité with olive oil dip) – Toscana Print Prep time 30 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Healthy, Quick and Easy Pinzimonio is served as a starter or as a side dish in Toscana. It is very simple and healthy. It is the perfect dish during the…
Tiramisu (coffee, chocolate and mascarpone cream trifle) – Veneto
Tiramisu (coffee, chocolate and mascarpone cream trifle) Print Prep time 25 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Quick and Easy Tiramisù literally translated means “pick me up” in Italian. Tiramisù is a relatively new dessert in Italy, having been created in the 1960’s by Roberto Linguanotto, a pastry chef in Treviso. It…
Patate al forno (roast potatoes)
Patatine al forno (roast potatoes) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 25 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegetarian This recipe makes the best roast potatoes ever. The recipe can be made in stages, which is particularly helpful several courses will be…
Bruschetta con pomodoro (tomatoes and basil on grilled bread) – Abruzzo Molise
Bruschetta con pomodoro (tomatoes and basil on grilled bread) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Dairy Free, Kids, Quick and Easy, Healthy, Gluten free*use gluten free bread, Season: Summer This is a simple, healthy summer starter which is loved everywhere in the world. The…