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7 Easy Recipes With Italian Cheeses

16 September 2016 || Cheese, Pasta, Recipes, Risotto

Italy is without doubt a country with a rich cheese-making heritage. Each individual cheese plays an integral part in the landscape and is deeply woven into the specialities of each region. There are so many recipes associated with the Italian cheeses that we stock, it is always hard to select just a few – they […]

Discover Italian Cheeses: The Supple Tenderness Of Fontina

9 July 2016 || Cheese, Recipes

Fontina is an Italian cheese that literally melts in your mouth which has recently been named as one of the top 26 cheeses in the world by the Wall Street Journal! Of ancient origin This cheese has probably been around since the late 1400s but it has been known with the nomenclature of Fontina of […]

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Gnocchi with Castelmagno Cheese

7 May 2016 || Cheese, Main courses, Recipes

Castelmagno cheese is one of Piemonte’s most unique and esteemed cheeses. This DOP cheese (Protected Designation of Origin) can only be produced in three municipalities in the province of Cuneo. Strong, but pleasant and aromatic, this cheese is a popular table cheese and is also used in many Piemonte dishes. Gnocchi with Castelmagno is probably the […]

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Pecorino and Parmesan Cheese Biscuits

3 May 2016 || Antipasti, Cheese, Recipes

These savoury biscuits made with both authentic Pecorino and Parmesan cheese are a tasty treat for picnic, parties or just to snack on at home! They are really easy to make, but good quality cheese is essential for the best flavour. We added Pecorino as well as Parmesan to give a sharper, stronger taste to the […]

Discovering Italian Cheese: Taleggio, Sweet, Sour and Aromatic

11 July 2016 || Cheese, Desserts, Main courses, Recipes

Taleggio is an amazing cheese from the Val di Taleggio in Bergamo, northern Italy. This cheese has a P.D.O. denomination and so must be produced according to specific EU guidelines, which determine both the area of manufacture as well and the very strict production standards. The specific regions in which Taleggio can be produced are: Lombardy, […]

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Farfalle with Salmon and Asiago Cheese

12 May 2016 || Cheese, Main courses, Pasta, Recipes

This recipe made with aged asiago cheese is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner and it is really easy to prepare. We have used farfalle pasta but you can choose any pasta shapes that you have in the cupboard. Ingredients for four people 400g. Farfalle pasta (butterfly shaped) 200g Smoked Norwegian Salmon 50g Aged […]

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Gorgonzola Dolce and Walnut Crêpes

3 May 2016 || Cheese, Main courses, Recipes

This is a deliciously indulgent recipe – combining creamy Gorgonzola dolce, Mascarpone and chopped walnuts with a cheeky drop or two of Cognac to give your crêpes an extra kick! The crêpes are made with whole grain flour though so you won’t have to feel too guilty about their filling! Crêpes can be prepared in advance and filled […]

Pick and Pair the Best Italian Cheese: Our Top Ten List

29 April 2016 || Cheese, Eat your way around Italy

After a week of truly bizarre April weather we are really looking forward to some warmer sunny weekends and picnics in the park. All we’ll need is a bottle of Prosecco, some crusty bread, a jar of olives, some sun dried tomatoes and a selection of Italian cheese all paired with delicious jams, jellies or […]

Home Made Bread: Avoid & Solve the Most Common Mistakes

The benefit of making home made bread is that we know exactly what goes into it. Supermarket bought products are… Read more
Our Top 6 Italian Easter Treats

Happy Italian Easter! Much less commercialised than in the UK, Italian Easter celebrations focus on food, friends and family. They also… Read more
Why You Should Be Drinking Organic Prosecco.

In the UK we love Prosecco! It’s easy to drink, fairly low in alcohol, has fewer calories per glass than… Read more
Three Delicious Recipes with Red Tuna Bottarga

A relatively unknown delight, Bottarga was first produced by the Phoenecians and has grown in popularity in Europe in recent years.… Read more
Love Panettone? Then Don’t Miss Our Handmade Italian Easter Cakes!

This year we are excited to be bringing you two very special Italian Easter Cakes, made exclusively for Vorrei by our… Read more