Creamy, fruity and utterly delicious, strawberry semifreddo is made with fresh, ripe strawberries and finished with a simple strawberry sauce. This easy Italian summer dessert is packed with bright flavour and is wonderfully cool and refreshing—perfect for warm weather when strawberries are at their best.
A very special and unbelievably delicious recipe we discovered during our travels in Veneto. Ground beef is seasoned, rolled thin, then layered with radicchio, Parmigiano slices and thin porchetta, then grilled. It’s fantastic served with grilled vegetables, a crisp salad or roasted potatoes. I’m excited to share this recipe because it’s one I haven’t seen … Read more
Roasted tomato focaccia finished with generous homemade basil pesto and creamy burrata. Built on an easy overnight no‑knead focaccia dough, this bread is light and airy with a crisp golden crust and soft, tender crumb. We bake focaccia weekly at home because it’s simple to prepare, endlessly adaptable and tastes incredible straight from the oven. … Read more
Zucchine alla Scapece – delicious fried zucchini dressed with mint, garlic and vinegar. This classic Neapolitan side dish works beautifully with grilled meats, fish or served on crostini. Zucchine alla Scapece is a traditional Neapolitan preparation that’s surprisingly simple yet full of bright, Mediterranean flavour. Thinly sliced zucchini are fried until golden, then tossed with … Read more
Torta Caprese Bianca is a classic flourless almond cake from the island of Capri. This lighter, white version swaps dark chocolate for white chocolate and adds bright lemon zest for a fresh citrus lift. The result is a dense, moist, fudgy cake that’s subtly sweet and wonderfully zingy — ideal with morning coffee or as … Read more
Spaghetti al Rancetto is a classic Umbrian pasta dish made with a simple tomato sauce, sweet onion, crispy pancetta, grated pecorino and a touch of marjoram. This rustic recipe is easy to prepare, relies on pantry-friendly ingredients, and delivers bold, authentic Italian flavour in every bite. Pasta al Rancetto originates from Umbria and is traditionally … Read more
Sarti Spritz is a bright, fruity Italian cocktail made with Sarti Rosa, Prosecco and a splash of soda water. Refreshing, colourful and very easy to make, it is a lovely summer aperitivo to serve with olives, grissini and simple Italian antipasti. Could the Sarti Spritz be the next must-try spritz for warm weather entertaining? If … Read more
Grilled summer vegetables tossed in a simple oregano, garlic, tomato and red onion marinade. This easy recipe is delicious on crostini, alongside grilled meat or fish, or served as a substantial salad with beans. I can’t get enough of grilled vegetables in summer — they pair with almost everything and can be used in many … Read more
Grilled summer vegetables tossed in a simple oregano, garlic, tomato and red onion marinade. This easy recipe is delicious on crostini, alongside grilled meat or fish, or served as a substantial salad with beans. I can’t get enough of grilled vegetables in summer — they pair with almost everything and can be used in many … Read more
Orecchiette tossed in a silky zucchini sauce made from zucchini, garlic and butter, finished with roasted cherry tomatoes and crunchy Parmigiano breadcrumbs. Bright, full of summer flavor and surprisingly creamy without any cream. Last year our allotment produced more zucchini than we could eat, so we experimented with many zucchini dishes — pasta sauces, risottos … Read more