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Blend beef and marrow, mix with Parmesan, egg, and breadcrumbs. Press through moullégumes, simmer in broth, and stand before serving.
Mix cheeses and eggs, fold in herbs and seasonings, add milk gradually. Form a firm mixture, chill until needed.
Sift flour and salt, mix with eggs, knead until smooth. Rest dough, roll thin, dry, and boil for 5 minutes.
Boil, skin, and mash potatoes. Mix with flour, egg, and olive oil. Form dough, shape gnocchi, and poach until they float.
Simmer meat/bones in water, skim scum, add vegetables, tomato, and parsley. Simmer 3 hours, strain, reduce if needed.
Rub butter into flour, add boiling water for stiff dough. Knead, roll thin, and poach finished ravioli in simmering water for 4 minutes.
Tender beef rolls simmered in rich tomato sauce, served with a refreshing orange and green leaf salad.
Roasted cherry tomatoes with rosemary, thyme, and garlic served on toasted ciabatta bread for a simple Mediterranean appetizer.
Sauté garlic and chilli in olive oil, toss with cooked linguine, and finish with fresh basil leaves.
Toasted ciabatta topped with a fresh mixture of cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil.
Marinated mackerel fillets served with homemade sweet potato gnocchi, a fresh tomato basil salad, and crispy prosciutto.
A fresh strawberry and orange version of the classic Italian dessert featuring mascarpone, cream, and liqueur-soaked sponge fingers.
A roasted Portobello mushroom filled with a creamy cheese, herb, and garlic herb butter stuffing and baked until bubbling.
Boil spaghetti while sautéing onion, garlic, chili, and tomatoes. Simmer with squid and basil, then toss with pasta and lemon.
Succulent prawns and linguine tossed in a rich homemade seafood stock with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and bright lemon juice.
Roasted baby plum tomatoes and thyme served over toasted bread, topped with anchovy fillets and fresh basil leaves.
Toasted country-style bread topped with a savory mixture of sautéed onions, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.
Savory Italian breadsticks flavored with blue cheese, parmesan, garlic, and jalapeños, twisted into spirals and baked until golden.
A rich, luxurious meat pasta featuring tender beef, mixed mushrooms, and a fresh tomato salsa garnish.
A warming, hearty Italian soup featuring mixed vegetables, pasta, and beans topped with a parmesan and tomato mixture.
A budget-friendly Italian classic featuring spaghetti tossed with a creamy egg yolk and parmesan sauce, crispy bacon, and garlic.
A creamy store cupboard risotto made with frozen peas, white wine, and pecorino cheese, finished with fresh mint.
Make this full-flavoured Italian classic using robust mushrooms and arborio rice finished with butter and vegetarian hard cheese.
Elegant vegetarian pasta dish featuring homemade farfalle, tenderstem broccoli, creamy gorgonzola cheese, fresh mint, and toasted walnuts.
Freshly made pasta served with red mullet fillets, cooked in a white wine, chilli, and garlic infused sauce.
Homemade pizza dough topped with spinach, anchovies, taleggio cheese, and an egg, served with a fresh chicory salad.
Homemade black pasta dough served with a fresh sauce of crab, garlic, chilli, ginger, and white wine.
A rich, chilled Italian chocolate dessert made with toasted almonds, cocoa, and biscuits, flavored with orange liqueur.
Tender veal shins braised with vegetables, white wine, and stock, finished with a fresh lemon, garlic, and parsley gremolata.
A classic Italian pasta dish featuring a creamy tomato and vodka sauce, finished with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
A classic Italian side dish featuring tender spring peas sautéed with savory prosciutto and golden onions in butter.
A simple no-churn Italian ice cream featuring creamy mascarpone and sweet, crunchy chopped nougat.
Sautéed fresh and rehydrated wild mushrooms served on toasted French baguette slices, finished with fresh parsley and olive oil.
Crispy polenta rounds topped with slow-cooked balsamic onions and melted Taleggio cheese, finished with fresh thyme sprigs.
A simple vegetarian bake layering griddled aubergine slices with a homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Rustic Italian handmade pork sausages seasoned with fennel and chilli, served with a smooth roasted pepper and anchovy sauce.
A traditional Neapolitan 'reinforcing' salad featuring pickled cauliflower, peppers, and onions served with cured meats and anchovies.
A delicious lemon tart made with puff pastry, layered with creamy ricotta, mascarpone, and candied peel, then baked until golden.
A classic Italian seafood pasta featuring fresh mussels, prawns, garlic, and chili in a white wine and lemon sauce.
Sautéed mixed mushrooms with garlic, chilli, and herbs served on toasted garlic-rubbed bread slices.
A generous filled pasta sheet featuring wild mushrooms, tomato purée, and wine, served alongside a fresh, dressed artichoke salad.
Creamy panna cotta infused with rum and vanilla, served with vibrant cooked beetroot cubes and a tangy lime zest syrup.
Blanch and fry spinach balls, then toss cooked rigatoni in a sautéed courgette and garlic sauce with parmesan cheese.
A classic Italian pasta sauce made with bacon and cherry tomatoes, served alongside fresh mozzarella and tomato bruschetta.
Authentic Sardinian pasta featuring crumbled sausage and porcini mushrooms simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
A creamy vegetarian pasta dish featuring tortiglioni, dried ceps, button mushrooms, and a rich blend of three Italian cheeses.
A simple store cupboard favorite featuring linguine tossed in a zesty tomato sauce with tuna, ginger, garlic, and chili.
A traditional Italian ricotta and wheat tart featuring citrus zest, orange flower water, and a homemade sweet pastry lattice.
Tender topside of beef marinated overnight in red wine, herbs, and vegetables, then slowly braised until perfectly tender.
A satisfying main course salad featuring air-dried beef, fried bread croutons, boiled eggs, and a simple garlic dressing.
A filling baked northern Italian dish featuring buckwheat pasta, potatoes, Swiss chard, and melted cheeses.
Bite-sized Neapolitan doughnuts fried until golden and drizzled with a citrus-infused honey syrup for a festive Italian treat.
A versatile Italian seafood stew featuring mixed fish and shellfish simmered in a rich tomato, wine, and fennel sauce.
Traditional Italian Christmas Eve antipasto featuring fried eel marinated in a garlic, white wine vinegar, and fresh mint dressing.
A nutritious and filling rice cake infused with orange, vanilla, and lemon, perfect for breakfast or teatime snacks.
A spicy, richly flavoured bucatini dish with guanciale and San Marzano tomatoes, topped with freshly grated pecorino cheese.
A comforting baked dish featuring Savoy cabbage, thinly sliced potatoes, and melted Taleggio cheese seasoned with butter.
Fried red mullet served in a rich tomato, anchovy, and porcini mushroom sauce with bold Mediterranean fish flavors.
Handmade pasta sheets served with a fresh basil, pine nut, and garlic pesto sauce from Liguria.
A quick Italian frittata featuring caramelised red and yellow pepper strips, garlic, and eggs, served hot or cold.
A pungent Italian dipping sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and anchovies, served warm with a selection of raw vegetables.
A classic Italian dessert featuring scoops of ice cream topped with a pour of hot espresso or strong brewed coffee.
A classic spicy Italian pasta dish made with butter, garlic, chilli flakes, white wine, and fresh tomatoes.
Portobello mushrooms sautéed with wine, garlic, and cream, tossed with pasta and finished with fresh parsley and toasted pine nuts.
Create authentic, thin, and crisp pizza bases by kneading a honey-yeast dough and letting it rise until doubled.
A creamy risotto made quickly in a pressure cooker with leeks, sun-dried tomatoes, mascarpone, and parmesan cheese.
Sauté pancetta and garlic, mix with cream, eggs, and parmesan, then toss with hot spaghetti until the sauce sets slightly.
Tender veal escalopes topped with savory Parma ham, melted mozzarella, and roasted peppers, served with a sage butter wine sauce.
A simple Italian supper featuring browned sausages, sweet red peppers, and tomatoes tossed with al dente whole wheat fusilli.
Crispy golden risotto balls stuffed with Manchego cheese, deep-fried to perfection, and served with fresh lemon wedges.
Toasted baguette slices topped with home-made kalamata olive tapenade served alongside a simple seasoned wild rocket salad.
Succulent turkey medallions topped with sage and prosciutto, cooked in a buttery white wine and lemon sauce.
A quick, tasty supper using rabbit fillets flattened and cooked with bacon, sage, and a beer or wine reduction.
A classic seafood pasta featuring blanched spaghetti, sautéed shellfish, seared sea bass, scallops, and roasted cherry tomatoes in wine sauce.
A thick, concentrated Italian meat sauce slow-cooked with beef, pork, pancetta, and chicken livers for over four hours.
Thin aubergine slices rolled with a flavorful tomato, onion, caper, and anchovy filling, topped with mozzarella and parmesan breadcrumbs.
A hands-off risotto baked in the oven, finished with a creamy egg, Pecorino, and crème fraîche mixture.
A quick, healthy vegetarian pasta dish featuring blanched kale, chickpeas, lemon, and pecorino cheese ready in twenty minutes.
A creamy pasta dish featuring savory pancetta, bitter radicchio, and a zesty lemon cream sauce finished with parmesan.
Handmade pasta filled with savory pork and parmesan, served with a fresh, aromatic tomato sauce for special occasions.
A classic Italian flatbread topped with fresh rosemary and sea salt, kneaded until smooth and baked until golden brown.
Homemade pasta rounds filled with a fresh pea, mint, and ricotta mixture, served with a savory pancetta butter sauce.
Traditional Roman artichokes stuffed with an anchovy herb paste, baked with potatoes in white wine and vegetable stock.
Homemade semolina pasta served with blanched broccoli, garlic, chilli, and a savory anchovy sauce topped with grated bottarga.
Clean and cook cuttlefish in a wine and ink sauce, then serve over creamy polenta with bergamot and herbs.
A hearty Italian dish featuring browned spicy sausage, blanched broad beans, and fresh peas, topped with smoked ricotta and herbs.
Handmade pasta served in a hearty borlotti bean soup, enriched with seared guanciale and infused garlic and herb oil.
A stunning Italian salad combining raw artichoke julienne and avocado, topped with parmesan shavings and a savory artichoke dressing.
Tender simmered octopus and cannellini beans pan-fried with smoked ricotta, served over a dressed watercress and basil salad.
A traditional Sardinian pasta dish featuring small fregola pearls cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with various fresh seafood.
Fillets of wild boar marinated overnight in liquorice and spices, roasted and served with wilted turnip tops and sauce.
Handmade linguine served with fresh crab, steamed mussels, artichokes, savory fontina mash, and slow-roasted Piedmont-style peppers.
Creamy mushroom risotto served with homemade chive oil, crispy parmesan rounds, and pan-fried prosciutto for an elegant finish.
A classic Italian torte featuring chocolate sponge, rich chocolate filling, amaretto, and a smooth espresso-infused custard sauce.
A fragrant risotto topped with fresh mussels, featuring garlic, chilli, white wine, and fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Chicken breasts are flattened, breaded in Parmesan crumbs, pan-fried until golden, and served with grilled garlic tomatoes and fresh basil.
Pan-seared duck breasts roasted with fresh pomegranate juice and seeds, served alongside tender sautéed garlicky escarole greens.
Hollowed beefsteak tomatoes stuffed with layered fried aubergine, thick tomato sauce, basil, and smoked mozzarella, then baked until tender.
Golden fried aubergine slices rolled with basil and mozzarella, then baked in a homemade tomato sauce with parmesan topping.
Cheesy pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella, baked in a homemade tomato sauce until golden and gooey.