Third in our new series of Sicilian recipes is this beautiful, flavour filled recipe… Chicken with salmoriglio Pollo al salmoriglio Serves 4-6 – Preparation 2 hours – Cooking 40 minutes Ingredients 1 1.8kg chicken (preferably organic), butterflied 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped For the salmoriglio: 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 bunches of […]
Second in our new series of Sicilian recipes is the Anchovy and Mozerella Mini Rolls. Anchovy and mozzarella mini rolls Crispeddi siciliani Makes 12 – Preparation 2 hours – Cooking 15 minutes Ingredients 250g white strong flour 2 tsp fine sea salt 10g fresh yeast, crumbled, or 1 tsp dried yeast 2 tbsp olive oil 150ml water, at […]
A new series of Sicilian recipes. Sicily offers delicious influences from all over the Mediterranean and beyond! Aubergine and Pomegranate Salad Ingredients 2 medium aubergines cut lengthways into 4mm-thick slices 3 tbsp olive oil grated zest and freshly squeezed juice of 2 unwaxed lemons 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1½ tbsp white wine vinegar […]
This makes quite a lot of pesto, so if you have too much for the pasta you can pop the excess in a container and keep it in the fridge, under olive oil, for a few days. Tagliatelle with pesto trapanese Tagliatelle al pesto trapanese Serves 2 – Preparation 10 minutes – Cooking 10 minutes Ingredients 200g […]
Why not try this delicious recipe, healthy, tasty and quick! Only 40 minutes to get this perfect two person meal… Baked ricotta with grilled vegetables Ricotta al forno con verdure Ricotta has a rich yet delicate flavour that complements all sorts of grilled summer vegetables. This combination is typically Mediterranean, but use your imagination – […]
This combination of caramelised figs and crisply barbecued prosciutto is irresistible. The figs are best cooked on a barbecue, but you can use a stove-top grill pan or a grill – just get the right amount of charring on the figs Method To make the bruschetta, grill, toast or pan-grill the bread on both sides […]
This cannelloni combines a creamy sharp ricotta filling with slightly bitter greens and a sweet tomato sauce. The contrast between the sauce and filling is amazing Method To make the tomato sauce, heat the oil in a saucepan, add the garlic and cook until just turning golden. Add the halved tomatoes. They should hiss as […]
This sea bream recipe with a fresh, zesty flavour, is perfect for a quick meal but looks impressive enough to ‘wow’ a few friends! Sea Bream baked in foil Serves 4 Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Ingredients 2 sea bream, gutted and scaled but with head and skin on olive oil 2 garlic cloves 3 sprigs of […]
With its red tomatoes, white mozzarella cheese and green basil, the margherita is so much more than just a pizza – it is a symbol of Italian identity… Ask anyone who has been on a culinary tour of Naples where the pizza margherita comes from and they will be able to tell you that it […]
Gnudi di peperoncini e spinaci Serves 2 – Preparation 30 minutes – Cooking 30 minutes – Resting 30 minutes For the gnudi 300g raw young spinach 125g ricotta, preferably ricotta di bufala, drained 25g grated Parmesan 2 pinches dried chilli 1 egg yolk grated, fresh nutmeg 2 tbsp plain flour, plus extra for the work surface salt and pepper For the […]