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Focaccia Bread

Ingredients: Focaccia Dough Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water, 105-115 F 1 tsp honey 7 g instant yeast/ rapid rise yeast, 1 packet or 2 1/4 tsp 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for the dough 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , for the pan […]

Aubergine Parmigiana

Ingredients 2 aubergines cut into 1cm thick rings 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil (or olive oil and add 2 cloves of garlic) 3 large onions, peeled and finely chopped 3 large carrots, peeled and finely diced 1 pack 3 mixed peppers, diced 2 large courgettes, finely chopped 2 tsp dried oregano 2 x 400g tins […]

Risotto Alla Pescatora

Ingredients: 350g Vialone nano rice (alternatively use Arborio or Carnaroli)  1 cleaned squid tube (approximately 300g)  500g mussels 500g clams 500g medium-sized prawns tablespoons extra virgin olive oil  1 garlic clove, crushed 150ml white wine 1 onion, finely chopped 1 chilli, finely chopped 40g tomato paste 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley Brodo di […]

Sicilian Cannoli

Ingredients 1 ¾ cups plus 1 tablespoon Italian 00 flour or all-purpose flour (250g) 4 tablespoon cold butter (55g) 1 large egg beaten (plus 1 egg white for sealing the cannoli) ¼ cup sugar (50g) granulated or caster sugar ¼ cup marsala (60ml) Pinch of cinnamon ½ teaspoon cocoa powder 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar […]

Cheesy Baked Rigatoni

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Olive Oil divided 2 Garlic Cloves finely diced 1- 2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes depending on spice preference 1 – 28 ounce can Whole Peeled Tomatoes crushed with hands 1 teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter 2 Tablespoons Flour 2 cups Whole Milk 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 lb. Rigatoni or Ziti […]

Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe, a classic Roman pasta dish, is celebrated for its simplicity and bold flavors. With just a handful of ingredients—pasta, butter, black pepper, and two types of cheese—this recipe exemplifies the beauty of Italian cuisine where every element shines through. The combination of Grana Padano or Parmesan with Pecorino creates a rich, creamy […]

Artichokes Stuffed With Italian Sausage And Parmesan

How to make Artichokes Stuffed With Italian Sausage And Parmesan   I first start by soaking the artichokes for about 20 minutes with salt water . Then I will rinse them and hit them upside on a cutting board so the water comes out and this also helps the artichokes to open up. Next I […]

Salsicce E Potatoes Al Forno (Oven Baked Sausages And Potatoes)

Ingredients: 8 Italian pork and fennel sausages 500g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 4cm cubes 3 tablespoons (60g) extra virgin olive oil  1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped 200g Italian peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), roughly chopped Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C […]

Homemade Mortadella

Ingredients: 8 oz boneless lean beef, cut into large cubes 8 oz lean pork, cut into large cubes 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tsp garlic, minced 1/2 oz kosher salt 12 oz pork back fat, cut into large cubes 10 oz crushed ice + more for chilling 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 […]

Bolognese Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, cut into rough 1-inch pieces 1 medium celery stalk, cut into rough 1-inch pieces 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into rough 1-inch pieces 2 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes 1½ pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into rough 1-inch […]