Mario Matassa looks at the rich culinary traditions in Campania and shares some Italian recipes from the Amalfi Coast… In a country renowned for its cuisine, it is Campania that best conjures the popular image of Italian food, epitomising the ideal of the Mediterranean diet and the Italian reputation for good living. And in a […]
A wonderfully versatile ingredient, we profile some ideas for this month?s top seasonal vegetable with Italian pumpkin recipes from the Vegetarian Society… Pumpkin soup Zuppa di zucca Serves 4 | Preparation 10 mins | Cooking 45 mins 1kg pumpkin 2 onions, chopped 25g butter or margarine 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, […]
Foraging, collecting and hunting for food is part of Italian life ? Mario Matassa shares some Italian recipes from the wild… Whether it?s chestnuts, borage leaves and mushrooms in the autumn, truffles in the winter, asparagus, wild hops, nettles and dandelions in the spring or wild garlic, berries and fruits in the summer, there?s always […]
A great way to bulk up a main meal, why not try these Italian mushroom recipes from the Vegetarian Society… Potato nest with artichoke, mushrooms and tomatoes Nidi di patae con carciofi, funghi e pomodori secchi Serves 6 | Preperation 15 minutes | Cooking 50 minutes For the potato nests Olive oil to grease the […]
?Getting hot under the collar, James Gingell explores the common use of chillis in the cuisine of Abruzzo, and tells us how to make the perfect Italian spaghetti dish with these little devils… Pepperoncino or diavolino (which translates as little devils) play a huge part in the food and dishes of the Abruzzo region. They […]
The Marketing Manager of De’Longhi UK offers up some delicious coffee cocktails that can be made easily at home… Q. I’d like to try making some coffee-based cocktails after trying a particularly good ‘Espresso Martini’ recently. Do you have any suggestions? A. The flavours of coffee are very versatile and lend themselves to liqueur and […]
An adaptable condiment that can dress up any recipe, try this selection of ideas for balsamic vinegar courtesy of The Vegetarian Society… Butternut squash risotto with asparagus in a balsamic dressing Risotto alla zucca con asparagi balsamico Serves 4 I Preparation 15 minutes I Cooking 40 minutes 2 small-medium butternut squashes 2 shallots, finely chopped […]
Hannah Bellis heads to Banca in Mayfair, London to sample their new evening aperitivo. Celebrate this Italian tradition in your own home with a tasty selection of recipes for titbits and light bites created by their talented chefs… On a weekend evening in Italy we would often have seven or eight Negroni cocktails,” the barman […]
Get your palette in the mood for summer flavours with recipes from The Vegetarian Society accompanied by coffee matching ideas from the experts at De’Longhi… Aubergine, pesto & mozzarella rolls with spinach and pine nut salad With the lingering flavour of fresh, creamy mozzarella, a classic Italian take on the espresso is the macchiato, meaning […]
This month James Gingell looks at the success of Pecorino cheese, and how best to utilise this ingredient in your Italian kitchen. Plus, a few recipes to get you started in true Abruzzo style… Pecorino is the name given to a group of Italian hard cheeses predominately made from ewes’ milk. Its name derives from […]