Risotto al granchio (crab risotto) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins This is a versatile dish serving as an easy mid-week meal but because crab is considered a rather luxurious ingredient, it can also be an elegant dinner party dish. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: First…
Torta di susine (plum cake)
Torta di susine (plum cake) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins This plum cake recipe makes the most of the plum flavour and is not overly sweet. The tartness is balanced leaving only a slight sweetness on the tongue, making it the perfect cake…
Tagliata di manzo (sliced steak with rocket and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese)
Tagliata di manzo (sliced steak with rocket and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins The genius of tagliata is that you don’t feel obligated to eat an entire steak, just take as many slices as you desire. Additionally, I assume I am not…
Gnocchi di patate (potato dumplings)
Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 2 hours 30 mins Total time 3 hours 30 mins Categories: Kids, Diary free (eliminate butter), Healthy, Vegetarian Potato gnocchi are popular throughout the world and all over the Italian peninsula, but particularly in northern Italy. They can be served with melted butter…
Risotto al pomodoro (tomato risotto)
Risotto di pomodoro (tomato risotto) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten free, Dairy free (substitute butter with olive oil and eliminate the cheese), Vegetarian, Healthy, Quick and Easy This is the risotto version of pizza margherita. Tomato risotto is a traditional Italian dish….
Asparagi alla griglia (grilled asparagus)
Asparagi alla griglia (grilled asparagus) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins This is my favourite way to cook asparagus. If the weather outside is too cold or rainy to barbecue, use a grill pan. It can also be turned into a starter by serving it on…
Bruschetta con asparagi (grilled asparagus bruschetta)
Bruschetta con asparagi (grilled asparagus bruschetta) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins This is based on one of my favourite ways to make asparagus- grilling it with lemon zest and olive oil and then finishing it in lemon juice. The base of the asparagus is then…
Marmellata di visciole (cherry jam)
Marmellata di visciole (cherry jam) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins This is one of my favourite jams, perfect for making with sour cherries. Lemon is key to the recipe as it is full of pectin which helps the jam to set. If you…
Crostata alle pesche (fresh peach pie)
Crostata alle pesche (fresh peach pie) Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins This is my absolutely favourite summer pie. Typically crostata means a tart made with jam or a pie filled with custard or cream and can be topped with fruit. This version skips…
Pasta al forno (baked pasta with tomato and mozzarella)
Pasta al forno (baked pasta with tomato and mozzarella) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Children, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian Baked pasta dishes are typical for major holidays and occasions in Italy. Pasta al forno usually means lasagne in the…
