An authentic Neapolitan recipe made with 'Paccheri' pasta Paccheri are large pasta tubes originally from Naples which pair perfectly with fish and other chunky sauces. The size and shape of this traditional pasta allow them to be stuffed with ricotta or other...
Clementine Marmalade Tart (Crostata)
This is an easy recipe for a tangy clementine marmalade tart (a very popular dessert in Italy and known as a 'Crostata') that looks tempting and costs very little to make. Of course it's even easier and just as good if you use ready made pastry. Ingredients for the...
Apple Pie with Bergamot Marmalade
An easy and delicious recipe that combines one of the most famous traditional puddings with a unique Southern Italian flavour - Apple pie with bergamot marmalade. This marmalade with an intense flavour, sweet and tangy at the same time, is a perfect ingredient to add...
Cavatelli with Sundried Tomatoes, Sausage and Porcini
Cavatelli is a traditional southern Italian pasta shape which pairs well with thick, chunky sauces like this one. This is a filling, tasty and quick recipe using several southern staples. Ingredients for 4 people 1 clove of garlic 50g porcini mushrooms Extra virgin...
Dried Porcini Mushrooms with Potatoes
Dried Porcini mushrooms and potatoes go perfectly together in this dish! This typically Calabrian combination can be served alongside a burger (meat or veggie) or a frittata as a hearty side dish. Ingredients for 2 people 50g dried porcini mushrooms 400g potatoes 1...
Tomato Sauce with Dried Porcini Mushrooms
A handful of dried Porcini mushrooms transform this tomato sauce into something hearty and full of flavour. Ingredients for 4 people 25g dried porcini mushrooms 2 small tins of San Marzano tomatoes or a jar of tomato passata Clove of garlic Extra virgin olive oil...
Spaghetti with Asparagus Pesto
Recipe for Spaghetti with Asparagus Pesto This spaghetti with pesto recipe is an alternative to the classic basil one. It's full of flavour, easy to make and healthy and has a main ingredient (asparagus) which is said to be an effective aphrodisiac! You can...
Risotto with Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Recipe for Risotto with Dried Porcini Mushrooms The risotto with porcini mushrooms is a classic Italian Autumnal main course with a tasty and aromatic flavour coming from the King of mushrooms: the Porcino. In this recipe we use dried porcini mushrooms which are easy...
Chocolate Chilli Mousse
Recipe for Chocolate Chilli Mousse The spicy chilli in this simple but luxurious chocolate chilli mousse complements the dark Sicilian chocolate perfectly creating a memorable flavour and the perfect aphrodisiac Valentines dessert! Ingredients for 2-4 servings 100g...
Valentines Italian Chocolate Pudding
Recipe for Valentines Italian Chocolate Pudding Our Valentines Chocolate Pudding (Budino in Italian) is a delicious sweet made with dark chocolate and accompanied by a refreshing raspberry coulis. A budino is a popular dessert in Italy, always nice and light and not...