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Dinner

Tuscan pot roast

August 11, 2011

In Quick and easy

Polenta chips with rosemary salt

August 11, 2011

In Beef

Bistecca Fiorentina (T-bone with anchovy butter)

August 11, 2011

To drink: A cousin of the Italian grape Primitivo, Zinfandel is a great match with Italian flavours, and its berry and spice flavours stand up well to…

Recipes

Risotto di Barolo

August 11, 2011

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Gnocchetti di ricotta al pesto di spinaci (gnocchi with ricotta and spinach pesto)

August 11, 2011

This recipe comes from Chef Maurizio Dellapiana at Osteria della Arco, a fine restaurant in Alba, Piemonte. COOK’S TIP Doppio zero (double zero or “00”) flour can be…

In 21 pasta dishes for the whole family

How to make your own pasta | homemade pasta recipe

August 10, 2011

Simple tips for homemade pasta… by Anna Montali How to make two types of pasta To make the dough for filled pasta such as ravioli or tortellini, use…

Cake

Upside-down pear cake

August 8, 2011

In Dishes

Caramelised fennel, blue cheese and olive pizza

August 8, 2011

This caramelised fennel, blue cheese and olive pizza stole a pizza our hearts!

In Dishes

Buttermilk, Parmesan and braised fennel bread with sweet tomato sauce

August 8, 2011

Buttermilk, Parmesan and braised fennel bread with sweet tomato sauce is surprisingly light despite its powerful flavour punch. This delicate bread is a wonderful savoury bake that’s especially…

Mains

Citrus-braised fennel with Parma ham and cashews

August 8, 2011

In Desserts

Sicilian cannoli

August 8, 2011

This Sicilian cannoli recipe is a homage to one of Italy’s favourite sweet treats. Meaning “little tubes”, cannoli are straight from your dessert dreams: deep-fried curls of pastry…

In Recipes

Fried ricotta with tomato and basil

August 8, 2011

The world does not have enough melty, salty, golden-crisped cheese. Fried ricotta with tomato and basil is all you will ever need for a delicious side dish that’s full…

Quick and easy

Aubergine and mint bruschetta

August 8, 2011

In Dinner

Mini mushroom lasagne

August 8, 2011

Mini mushroom lasagne is perfect for dinnertime. This recipe makes two charming individual lasagnes. Full of cheesy goodness and earthy mushrooms, this dish is delicious on a cold…

In Recipes

Deep-fried sage anchovies

August 8, 2011

Tuscan pot roast

Polenta chips with rosemary salt

Bistecca Fiorentina (T-bone with anchovy butter)

Risotto di Barolo

Gnocchetti di ricotta al pesto di spinaci (gnocchi with ricotta and spinach pesto)

How to make your own pasta | homemade pasta recipe

Upside-down pear cake

Caramelised fennel, blue cheese and olive pizza

Buttermilk, Parmesan and braised fennel bread with sweet tomato sauce

Citrus-braised fennel with Parma ham and cashews

Sicilian cannoli

Fried ricotta with tomato and basil

Aubergine and mint bruschetta

Mini mushroom lasagne

Deep-fried sage anchovies

Why you should grow soursop in your garden

How to make easy pancakes

No-bake blueberry cheesecake

Baked milk tart