This recipe makes a stunning gorgonzola, mascarpone and walnut pâté, which is sure to impress in a festive antipasti or after-dinner formaggi e frutta Words, recipe and photos © Mario Matassa At Christmas, along with meat and fish pâté, Italian supermarkets offer huge cakes of mascarpone and gorgonzola garnished with walnuts, essential components to a […]
These hazelnut, almond and chocolate biscuits are wonderful in the morning with a cappuccino or after lunch with a glass of white wine… Words, recipe and photos © Mario Matassa For something sweet, these biscotti (or cookies), are a sideboard essential. They’re wonderful in the morning with a cappuccino and equally good after lunch with […]
Give your festive roast an Italian twist with Mario Matassa’s recipe for rolled turkey breast with a hazelnut and raisin stuffing… Words, recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Christmas would not be the same without turkey, in some form. Here in Italy, turkey has never achieved the status it has at Christmas as in the […]
This savoury pumpkin pie recipe is a great way to make use of leftovers after carving pumpkins, but you can enjoy this hearty meal long after Halloween is over… Words, recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Pumpkins have earned something of a bad rap and I can’t help but consider myself partially to blame. Ever […]
This warm winter salad, with roasted pumpkin, spinach, baby roasted tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic is a wonderful and healthy vegetarian option… Words, recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Naturally, when we think of pumpkin, we tend to visualise the large orange head-shaped variety, perfectly suited for carving scary faces. In my local supermarket, […]
Turn your leftover pumpkin into a delicious dessert with this chocolate chip and pumpkin ciambella recipe by Mario Matassa… Recipe and photo © Mario Matassa This chocolate chip and pumpkin ciambella recipe is virtually foolproof, and the bitter chocolate and sweet pumpkin combine perfectly. What’s more, it keeps well, handy for those winter nights in […]
Make a delicious dish using seasonal produce with Mario Matassa’s recipe for gnocchi with pumpkin sauce… Recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Enjoy this gnocchi with a creamy pumpkin sauce, finished under the grill with taleggio cheese. It makes a delicious starter or light meal. Warm and filling, this dish is comfort food at its […]
With rich porcini mushroom and flavourful Italian sausage, this risotto makes a delicious and filling meal Recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Mushroom, sausage and sage risotto | Risotto funghi, salsiccia e salvia ➤ SERVES: 4 ➤ PREPARATION: 20 minutes ➤ COOKING: 15 minutes Ingredients: 50g dried porcini mushrooms olive oil handful of fresh sage leaves 160g Italian […]
Made with a mix of foraged and local ingredients, Mario Matassa’s wild mushroom soup recipe is a rich, down-to-earth meal to savour with crusty Italian bread Words, recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Mushrooms in Italy are never just a side dish: they’re an event. Wild mushrooms come in many guises, each with its own […]
Bring out the sweetness of fresh summer produce with Mario Matassa’s recipe for slow-roasted caramelised tomatoes… Recipe and photo © Mario Matassa Tomatoes are at the heart of Italian cuisine, embodying both its simplicity and depth of flavour. This recipe for slow-roasted caramelised tomatoes, or pomodorini confit, celebrates the natural sweetness and intensity of the […]