Category : Italian
Everybody knows an Italian meal by its flavour, aroma and pasta influences. It doesn’t matter whether it is a plain pizza to a sublime bolognaise, this cuisine has the lot. This cuisines recipes have to be a favourite in the western world for their ease in preparation to amazing flavours. One of the main points of Italian cuisine is that most recipes contain very few ingredients but packs such a superb flavour. Furthermore even the hardest looking recipes Homemade Pasta and Pizza Dough are very simple. Our most popular recipes at present are, Pasta with salmon and Spaghetti Carbonara not to mention the classic Osso Buco.
Sausage & Tomato Breakfast Frittata
This is one of those dishes I make in advance so when the grandchildren arrive they are always ready. This tasty take on sausages will...
Tomato Sauce
Homemade Tomato Sauce is a fundamental recipe that every cook should know. This recipe can be added to Quick Meatballs, Oriental Meatballs and a large number of...
Spicy Sausage Pasta
Spicy Sausage Pasta is a lovely Italian pasta dish that will feed 4 people within 16 minutes. The spicy sausage provides the impact, the pasta...
Cinnamon French Toast
There’s something undeniably comforting about the aroma of cinnamon wafting through the kitchen, especially when it accompanies the promise of a delicious breakfast. In the...
Chicken Bolognese
Some people may consider it an insult to an Italian classic. However, Chicken Bolognese is a simple variation that is full of flavour and offer...
Ham and Pasta Leftovers
Ham and Pasta Leftovers is a simple and flavourful recipe to use up leftover ham. Heating it up in water and then cooking the pasta...
Spaghetti alla Norma
Spaghetti alla Norma is a pasta dish originally from Catania, Italy. The combination of tomatoes, aubergine (eggplant), mozzarella and basil create a lovely body to...
Ravioli and Broccoli Casserole
Ravioli and Broccoli Casserole is a lovely simple dish that uses only a few ingredients. Served as a main dish for those in a rush....
Penne with Asparagus and Salmon – Penne agli Asparagi e Salmone
Penne with Asparagus and Salmon – Penne agli Asparagi e Salmone is one of my favourite Italian pasta recipes. The mix of salmon and asparagus...
Pasta with Walnut Sauce
Pasta with Walnut Sauce is a simple Italian recipe combining clean ingredients to create the perfect sauce. The blended combination of the ricotta with the...
Pasta with Fennel Pesto
Pasta with Fennel Pesto is a fast tasty recipe ready within 20 minutes. The penne is cooked al dente. While the amazing parmesan and basil...
Stuffed Onions – Cipolle Ripiene
Stuffed Onions – Cipolle Ripiene is a superbly tasting side dish from the lovely Italians. These go so well with meat main dishes that they...
Sauteed Broccoli
Sautéed Broccoli or Broccoli Saltati is a divine side dish may takes minutes but is a wealth of flavours. The inclusion of anchovies adds a...
Penne Nicoise
If you are looking for a quick family dinner then a Penne Nicoise is the answer. A simple Italian dish that takes a bland tuna...
Pasta with Amatrice Sauce
Pasta with Amatrice Sauce is a simple meat free dish ideal for vegetarians. The sauce mixed with pasta for a refreshing healthy meal made from...
Pasta with Broccoli Raab and Olives
When you ask what are we having for dinner and you hear “Pasta with Broccoli Raab and Olives” it may sound dull. However, this vegetarian...
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e fagioli, meaning “pasta and beans”, is a traditional Italian dish. The simplicity of the recipe produces amazing flavours and a warmth that is...
Pasta with Bleu Cheese
Pasta with Bleu cheese is an easy 15 minute meal that always go down so well. It is simple but when cooked properly is hard...
Italian Tomato and Bread Salad – Panzanella
Italian Tomato and Bread Salad – Panzanella is such a simple Italian dish but he main instruction is to let it sit at room temperature...
Italian Bologna Style Meat Sauce – Ragu Bolognese
When most people think of Italian cuisine, they think of two dishes; Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagna. This sauce, Italian Bologna Style Meat Sauce – Ragu Bolognese...
Spaghetti with Olives and Capers – Spaghetti alla Vesuviana
Spaghetti with Olives and Capers – Spaghetti alla Vesuviana is an old Neapolitan recipe that is a lovely main dish but also a side dish....
Olive Salad – Insalata di Olive
A tasteful quick Italian side salad that is always more popular than you would anticipate. Serve with a fish dish for a perfect accompaniment. An...
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata Caprese
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata Caprese is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive...
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata is a simple Italian vegetarian recipe that is refreshing and crunchy. It can be used as a side dish...
Chicken Liver Crostini – Crostini alla Chiantigiana
A family favourite. This pate has flavours so intense that once you start to dip, you will go on and on and on. Those have...
Tomato Bread Soup – Pappa al Pomodoro
Tomato Bread Soup – Pappa al pomodoro is a thick Tuscan soup. The soup consists of fresh tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, basil and chicken...
Onion Soup – Zuppa di Cipolle
Onion Soup – Zuppa di Cipolle is an Italian version of French Onion Soup. This simple recipe uses simple ingredients to great effect to produce...