Torta Nua is a classic Italian-style breakfast cake built from a tender lemon sponge and generous spoonfuls of creamy vanilla-and-lemon pastry cream. The contrast between the light, airy cake and the silky, citrus-scented filling creates a simple yet memorable dessert that works beautifully for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon treat.
Inspired by a visit to Amalfi, this pizza celebrates deep, savoury umami: briny olives and capers, salty anchovies and fragrant oregano give each bite a bold, balanced flavour. It’s simple to assemble, yet packed with character — an ideal choice for a relaxed pizza night at home.
Traditional Piedmontese baked peaches (Pesche Ripiene) filled with crunchy amaretti cookies and dark chocolate. This simple Italian summer dessert is easy to prepare and delicious served warm with vanilla gelato or a spoonful of softly whipped cream.
A deeply flavorful, comforting ragu made with tender eggplant, Italian sausage, fennel and a splash of white wine. This hearty sauce develops rich layers of taste as it simmers and is perfect tossed with pasta and finished with plenty of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. If you want a warming, flavour-packed pasta dish, this sausage and … Read more
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