These deliciously creamy potato skins are the perfect lunchtime dish. The saltiness of the Gorgonzola cuts through the hint of sourness of the crème fraîche for an unbeatable combination. Gorgonzola, Mushroom and Crème Fraiche Potato Skins by Dr. Oetker Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 1 hour 30 mins […]
This granita is a very quick and easy frozen dessert that only takes a few hours to freeze down to a refreshingly crumbly texture Serves 4 – Prep time 20 mins – Cook time 10 mins Ingredients 500g BerryWorld Gooseberries 150-200g castor sugar or to taste Bunch of fresh mint 1 large free range egg white Mint leaves to […]
These vanilla scented creamy panacottas, drizzled in a summer fruit coulis, go brilliantly with fruit, and raspberries and blackcurrants are a winning combination for a delicious summer dessert Serves: 4 Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 10 mins Ingredients For the pannacotta 300ml milk (full fat or semi skimmed) 300ml double cream 30g caster sugar […]
Cannoli are classic Italian pastries, originally from Sicily. They make beautiful little treats to wow your friends! Ingredients Pastry 250g plain flour 1tsp cocoa powder 1tsp freshly ground coffee 30g softened butter 25g sugar 100ml white wine 1 egg, beaten Filling 600g ricotta cheese 150g icing sugar 25g chocolate chips 50g candied fruits, finely chopped olive […]
This is a wonderfully quick and aromatic way to introduce strawberries into a savoury snack. The Parmesan works really well with the strawberries and balsamic with the savoury sourdough being the perfect base. Strawberry, Parma Ham & Parmesan Crostini Serves 4 – Prep time 5 mins – Cook time 5 mins Ingredients 200g of quartered strawberries 8 slices of sourdough […]
Our love affair with Italian gelato Whether you believe that Marco Polo brought back the idea of ice cream to Italy from his travels in China (along with pasta, but that’s a different story), there’s no doubt that gelato is close to every Italian’s heart, and we’re in love with it too. Italian gelato is different from the […]
With so many wonderful regional specialities, it’s a hard choice to make, but these five formaggi could rival cheeseboards from anywhere in the world… 1. Mozzarella di bufala Campania It may seem controversial to place mozzarella above Parmigiano Reggiano, but few could argue that this luxurious, creamy delight now has an unassailable place in kitchens worldwide, and […]
Some of the more complex Italian recipes will take hours to prepare – and just as long to enjoy! – but when you’re in a hurry you’re going to need quick-and-easy recipes. Mackerel fillets with potato and olive salad – (Filetti di sgombro con insalata di patate e olive) There are lots of different fish called […]
Bring a dash of Italian style to the festive season with our gift ideas for the whole family Adopt an Olive Tree For an unusual gift that lovers of Italian food will adore, why not adopt an olive tree? The recipient of your gift will be sent an adoption certificate and a welcome pack, together […]
There’s no better way of buying authentic Italian produce than by rubbing shoulders with the locals at one of Italy’s many bustling markets. Here are our favourites… The Rialto Markets/ Pescheria Venice, Veneto Among the multitude of architectural, historical and scenic ‘must-sees’ and ‘must-dos’ in this iconic city, here is a gastronomic imperative to add […]