Recipes
Indulgent Tiramisù Recipe
Since its inception, tiramisù has become a leitmotif of Northern Italian gastronomy. Combining creamy mascarpone cheese, an enriched co...
The Pasta Bible
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How to Make an Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti alla Carbonara is an Italian classic from the region of Lazio and, like many traditional dishes, there are now lots of variat...
Recipes
How to Make Fresh Pasta: The Ultimate Guide
Ever wanted to make your own fresh pasta from scratch? Take a look at our key tips, tricks and recipes, provided by our very own expert...
Culture, Recipes
The Ultimate Guide to Salumi (Italian Cured Meat)
Literally meaning ‘salted meat’, salumi is a catch-all term for the huge array of Italian cured meats, from pancetta to prosciutto and...
Recipes
Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Lamb & Red Pepper Ragú
A traditional dish from the Italian region of Abruzzo, this classic spaghetti alla chitarra recipe pairs thick strands of pasta with a ...
Kitchen therapy, Recipes
What is Al Forno?
In Italy, al forno – literally ‘ to the oven’ – refers to any dish that’s baked, whether that’s a wood-fired pizza, an oven-fresh focac...
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Pasta alla Gricia: Pasta with Guanciale and Pecorino
Pasta alla gricia is one of Rome’s most quintessential pasta dishes. Combining guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino romano cheese, bl...
Kitchen therapy, Recipes
Cucina Povera: 5 Traditional Recipes
In days gone by, Italian peasants cooked these thrifty recipes out of necessity. Nowadays, cucina povera recipes form the backbone of m...
Recipes
Our Favourite Granita Recipes: Lemon, Watermelon, Strawberry and more
Halfway between creamier gelato and more tightly-packed sorbet, granita is typically served as a spoonable, crystalline slush – the ide...
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Panzanella: Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad
Hailing from the rolling hills and verdant plains of Tuscany, panzanella is a simple salad that’s typically made from soaked stale brea...
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Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa: Pasta with Turnip Tops
Puglia’s classic and most authentic pasta dish is orecchiette con cime di rapa – which sees the shape paired with a sauce of garlic, an...
Kitchen therapy, Recipes
How to Cook Artichokes Like an Italian
Artichokes – or carciofi – are a true Italian favourite. Italy is the world’s largest producer of these spiky vegetables, and the appea...
