Recipes

Sicilian Pasta con le Sarde (Pasta with Sardines, Raisins, and Pine Nuts)
Sicilian Pasta con le Sarde (Pasta with Sardines, Raisins, and Pine Nuts)
Experience the soul of Sicily with this authentic Pasta con le Sarde recipe. This iconic dish is a masterclass in the Agrodolce (sweet and sour) flavor profile that defines Sicilian cuisine.... Read more...
Authentic Sicilian Scaccia Ragusana (Tomato and Pecorino Flatbread)
Authentic Sicilian Scaccia Ragusana (Tomato and Pecorino Flatbread)
Experience the rustic flavors of South-Eastern Sicily with this authentic Scaccia Ragusana recipe. Often described as a cross between a lasagna and a calzone, this thin, multi-layered flatbread is a... Read more...
Sicilian Pasta con le Sarde: A Taste of Palermo
Sicilian Pasta con le Sarde: A Taste of Palermo
Bring the authentic flavors of Sicily to your kitchen with this iconic seafood pasta. Known for its unique blend of fresh sardines, aromatic wild fennel, and crunchy pine nuts, Pasta... Read more...
Authentic Sicilian Pasta with Courgettes, Garlic, and Chili
Authentic Sicilian Pasta with Courgettes, Garlic, and Chili
This recipe captures the essence of a Sicilian summer. Unlike creamy northern pastas, this dish relies on high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, fresh Courgettes, and Piccadilly or Cherry Tomatoes to create... Read more...
Authentic Roman Pasta alla Gricia: The Ultimate Guanciale Experience
Authentic Roman Pasta alla Gricia: The Ultimate Guanciale Experience
Often called "White Carbonara," Pasta alla Gricia is one of the four legendary Roman pastas. It relies entirely on the quality of the ingredients: the funk of cured Guanciale, the... Read more...
Patate al Forno
Patate al Forno
Patate al Forno is a staple of Sunday lunch in Italy. The secret to the perfect Italian roasted potato is parboiling them first to create a starchy surface, then roasting... Read more...
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca literally translates to "jumps in the mouth," and for good reason. It is a traditional Roman dish consisting of tender veal scallops lined with salty prosciutto and a fresh... Read more...
Bruschetta
Bruschetta
Bruschetta (pronounced broo-sket-ta) originates from the Italian word bruscare, meaning "to roast over coals." It consists of thick slices of sourdough or rustic bread, grilled until charred and rubbed with a... Read more...
Tiramisù
Tiramisù
  Tiramisù is a classic no-bake Italian dessert consisting of layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers (savoiardi) and a rich cream made from mascarpone cheese, eggs, and sugar. It is finished with... Read more...
Ribollita
Ribollita
  Ribollita is a hearty, thick potage made with cannellini beans, various vegetables, and the star of the show: Cavolo Nero (Tuscan kale). The soup is layered with toasted or... Read more...
Garlic & parmesan breaded chicken with quick giardiniera
Garlic & parmesan breaded chicken with quick giardiniera
Make breaded chicken for dinner served with giardiniera – Italian-style pickled veg. Any leftovers will make a great lunch the next day. Ingredients: 600g frozen vegetable mix (of cauliflower, broccoli... Read more...
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce
Enjoy this classic Italian creamy pasta sauce folded into cooked pasta. It's been adapted over the years to include double cream, making it rich, unctuous and delicious. Serves 4. Ingredients:... Read more...
Carbonara Arancini
Carbonara Arancini
Make these moreish arancini for a party. Once they’re breadcrumbed, they can be popped in the freezer – on party day, you can simply fry straight from frozen. Serves 18-20.... Read more...
Lasagne Soup
Lasagne Soup
Whip up this easy soup on cold days – it has all the moreish flavours of lasagne, including cherry tomatoes, sheets of pasta and molten cheese. Serves 4. Ingredients: 75g... Read more...
Caprese salad
Caprese salad
Make this classic Italian tricolore salad for a starter or side. It's incredibly simple but, when made with perfectly ripe tomatoes, is a real delight. Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 ripe... Read more...
Spinach Alla Genovese
Spinach Alla Genovese
    Spinach Alla Genovese is a very easy recipe for a delicious and quick to prepare as a side dish. Spinach Alla Genovese is prepared with fresh spinach (but... Read more...
Aubergine Pizza
Aubergine Pizza
    It looks difficult but this recipe is easy to prepare and It's very tasty. It tastes a little like Parmigiana and it is really delicious and simple to... Read more...
Potatoes, parmesan and parsley
Potatoes, parmesan and parsley
    Parmesan potatoes and parsley a very tasty side dish ideal to accompany meat, fish and especially grilled. The process to make them is really simple, they are very... Read more...
Vellutata of mushrooms and potatoes
Vellutata of mushrooms and potatoes
    Vellutata of mushrooms and potatoes or cream of mushrooms and potatoes, it is delicious, creamy, warm and perfect for winter like this. If you also prepare baked croutons... Read more...
Polenta Pizza with Stracchino and Mushrooms
Polenta Pizza with Stracchino and Mushrooms
    Polenta pizza is a single dish or a second course to prepare for the whole family and customized in the way you prefer and with the ingredients, you... Read more...
Pancakes with Basil Pesto
Pancakes with Basil Pesto
    Pancakes with pesto is a perfect recipe for a Sunday brunch. This Sunday I will make a perfect brunch for me, my wife and my daughter and I... Read more...
Risotto with artichokes taleggio and walnuts
Risotto with artichokes taleggio and walnuts
    Many people at the shop asked me what they can prepare by using artichokes and today I decided to write this super tasty recipe. Risotto with artichokes taleggio,... Read more...
Baked chard au gratin
Baked chard au gratin
    Baked chard au gratin with béchamel and parmesan cheese. Do you think I write you a super boring and obvious recipe of washed and slapped chard on a... Read more...
Aubergine "Alla Pizzaiola"
Aubergine "Alla Pizzaiola"
    "Melanzane Alla Pizzaiola" is a very good second course made with aubergine and tomato sauce, easy to prepare and perfect for those like me who sometimes don't want... Read more...
White Aubergine Pizzas
White Aubergine Pizzas
    White eggplant pizzas as an appetizer or snack? The idea is tempting and the recipe is very easy. White aubergines are not very common on fruit and vegetable... Read more...
Linguine Italiane "tricolors"
Linguine Italiane "tricolors"
    This is a proper summer recipe. It's simple and super tasty and you can enjoy hot or cold (and even lukewarm to tell the truth). This recipe was... Read more...
Rice Salad with tuna and courgette
Rice Salad with tuna and courgette
    Rice salad with tuna and zucchini is a fresh, tasty, and quick dish to prepare. My wife and daughter love the rice salad and I always make a... Read more...
Risotto with Broccoli
Risotto with Broccoli
    Risotto with broccoli is the ideal main course for this period of time and it's very easy to make. The broccoli risotto is very easy to prepare and... Read more...
Risotto Radicchio and Gorgonzola
Risotto Radicchio and Gorgonzola
    Radicchio and gorgonzola risotto is an autumn-winter main course really easy to prepare, super creamy and delicious that is prepared in a short time and with little effort... Read more...
Pasta with Peppers Sauce
Pasta with Peppers Sauce
    Pasta with a peppers sauce is a very simple first course that comes directly from my mother's kitchen. Once she has been out with some of her friends... Read more...
Minestrone di verdure e pastina
Minestrone di verdure e pastina
    Vegetable minestrone with pasta is an excellent first course, light and healthy but with a lot of taste. A perfect way to empty the fridge as you can... Read more...
Risotto with Oyster mushrooms
Risotto with Oyster mushrooms
    Today we prepare a nice Risotto with Oyster mushrooms, to obtain a light and delicate first course. I even prefer it to risotto with porcini mushrooms because I... Read more...
Sicilian Rigatoni Alla Norma
Sicilian Rigatoni Alla Norma
    The scents and flavours of Sicily, a magical and magnetic land, sunny and beautiful from North to South and from West to East. This recipe originates from the... Read more...
Caponata Siciliana
Caponata Siciliana
    SICILIAN CAPONATA is a cold dish, typical Sicilian. A side dish or second course based on sweet and sour vegetables: aubergine, celery, onions and tomato, flavoured with olives,... Read more...
Cotolette di melanzana
Cotolette di melanzana
    The recipe for aubergine cutlets is very simple and if you have never prepared them, I hope this post can give you an idea to try something easy... Read more...
Risotto with Spinach
Risotto with Spinach
    Risotto with spinach is a course easy to prepare, tasty, delicious and with lots of spinach. Do you know what my daughter used to call this risotto when... Read more...
Pasta with Ham and Taleggio
Pasta with Ham and Taleggio
    Pasta with ham and taleggio it's an easy and very quick main course to prepare, ideal even when you have very little time and you arrive home at... Read more...
Spinach Frittata
Spinach Frittata
    Spinach frittata (omelette) is very easy to prepare and you can eat both warm and cold, even put inside the sandwich or as a snack the spinach omelette... Read more...
Aubergine Roll with Ham & Cheese
Aubergine Roll with Ham & Cheese
    Aubergine rolls with ham and cheese is a delicious and very tasty second course that can be prepared in a short time and will make happy even those... Read more...
Crepes with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Crepes with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
    Crepes with gorgonzola and walnuts are savoury crepes that are very easy to prepare, tasty and perfect for autumn or winter. You can also add a few pieces... Read more...
Potato croutons with courgette and stracchino
Potato croutons with courgette and stracchino
    Today I want to share with you a very easy, light and tasty recipe. Potato croutons with courgettes and stracchino perfect as an appetizer or a vegetarian main... Read more...
Stuffed tomato with tuna
Stuffed tomato with tuna
    Stuffed tomato with tuna is a very easy dish to prepare, tasty and fast. The last two weeks were very hot, thank goodness you'd say, except that I... Read more...
Crepes with courgette and ricotta
Crepes with courgette and ricotta
    Ricotta and zucchini crepes are the right compromises between a delicious but also light dish without sacrificing taste. I always do double dose in order to have them... Read more...
Pasta with Ricotta and Anchovies
Pasta with Ricotta and Anchovies
    Pasta with ricotta and anchovies is a very simple and quick recipe to make but delicious that everyone will like. Delicate and at the same time very determinate... Read more...
Creamy Paccheri with Mushrooms
Creamy Paccheri with Mushrooms
    Creamy mushrooms pasta is a classic autumn first course that we have all made at least once in our life even if we are not great chefs. this... Read more...
Aubergine and Mozzarella au gratin
Aubergine and Mozzarella au gratin
    Purple aubergine and mozzarella au gratin are very delicious, easy and a second course that you can prepare for any occasion. Do you like aubergine? Unfortunately, not to... Read more...
Gnocchi with Radicchio and Gorgonzola au gratin
Gnocchi with Radicchio and Gorgonzola au gratin
    Gnocchi with radicchio and gorgonzola au gratin is an easy recipe to prepare, ideal for cold days like today and above all, you can prepare in advance in... Read more...
Official Italian Carbonara Recipe
Official Italian Carbonara Recipe
Servings: 2 peoplePreparation Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients Pasta: 200g of Spaghetti, Rigatoni, or Mezze Maniche. Guanciale (Cured Pork Jowl): 100g - 120g. Note: Using Guanciale is fundamental for the authentic taste.... Read more...
Tagliatelle with mascarpone, speak and pistachios
Tagliatelle with mascarpone, speak and pistachios
    Tagliatelle with mascarpone, speck and pistachio is an easy, fast and creamy first course that everyone would love. I've been very busy at work lately and when I... Read more...
Asparagus rolls with speck and Scamorza cheese
Asparagus rolls with speck and Scamorza cheese
    Last night I had little time but I wanted to prepare something tasty as a side dish and I remembered that I had some wild asparagus in the... Read more...