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,…
Prosciutto melone (prosciutto and melon)
Prosciutto melone (prosciutto and melon) Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Dairy Free, Healthy, Season: Summer This is a classic recipe and very popular at restaurants. It is incredibly simple yet elegant. A variation on this dish (one I prefer) is to serve it with…
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…
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…
Branzino con finocchio (sea bass cooked with fennel)
Branzino con finocchio (sea bass cooked with fennel) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy, Dairy Free, Gluten Free Fennel and fish are a traditional pairing. Caramelising the fennel bulb in advance deepens the flavour of the fennel and adds a…
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 / Fettunta (grilled bread)
Bruschetta / Fettunta (grilled bread) Print Prep time 3 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 8 mins Categories: Dairy Free, Kids, Quick and Easy, Healthy, Vegetarian Gluten free*use gluten free bread Bruschetta can be served plain or topped with many different toppings such as vegetables, cheese or meat. It is also…
Bruschetta con fave e pecorino (broad bean and pecorino on toasted bread)
Bruschetta con fave e pecorino (broad bean and pecorino on toasted bread) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 45 mins Categories: Dairy Free*leave out the cheese, Kids (some kids prefer peas to broad beans), Quick and Easy*use frozen broad beans, Healthy, Gluten free*use gluten free bread, Season:…
Insalata di prosciutto, rucola e fichi (prosciutto, rocket and fig salad)
Insalata di prosciutto, rucola e fichi (prosciutto, rocket and fig salad) Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Gluten free, Healthy, Season: Autumn This dish is similar to Prosciutto e fichi but turns the dish into a salad. When you select the fig you should make…