Did you know that Italian pizza dough recipe and pizza have been awarded world heritage status by UNESCO? And with them the Pizzaioli and its art. This pizza dough recipe is a crispy treat that you
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A biscuit for every occasion – Paste di Meliga
In Piedmont, these corn biscuits are very popular with espresso, and even more so in combination with a good, sweet wine. The secret of Paste di Meliga: cornmeal. These fine corn biscuits that were
A dream of dark chocolate
I will warn you know - this dessert is highly addictive! This is probably because it combines slightly bitter dark chocolate with candied orange. Or is it because of its soft and creamy
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Grandma Nina’s braised chicken with rosemary
When my grandmother Nina's enamelled roaster simmered half covered on the wood-fired kitchen stove, we knew that we would soon be enjoying a delicious meal. Grandma Nina’s braised chicken with
Homemade pasta – vegan
Learn how to make homemade pasta and most of all how to make it vegan. PASTA IS NOT JUST PASTA As is widely known, it was the early commercial traveller Marco Polo who brought pasta home
Ribbon noodles with chanterelles
Good things rarely come alone: the "gold of the forest", chanterelles, grow in small groups on mossy soil. The basket is quickly filled. On your way home, you can start thinking about how to prepare
Fusilli with chanterelles and bacon
Mushrooms simply love warm and humid summers like this one. Those who go in search of them will now find a rich harvest in the forests. The richly coloured chanterelles are quickly prepared and with
Garganelli with chicken breast ragout
Garganelli are the typical, ridged tubular pasta from Emilia Romagna, prepared with chicken breast ragout. They harmonise perfectly with strong meat and bacon sauces. They were invented – like many
GARGANELLI – homemade pasta
Homemade Garganelli are the typical, ridged tubular pasta from Emilia Romagna. They harmonise perfectly with strong meat and bacon sauces. They were invented – like many other culinary treasures – as
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Minestrone – Italian vegetable soup
It's still cold outside. A light soup of fresh vegetables and herbs will warm both your heart and your stomach. The basic recipe for the vegetable soup unites not only the culinary diversity of Italy
Pasta allo scarpariello
One of my favourite recipes comes from the former entertainment district of Naples: pasta allo scarpariello with sun-ripened tomatoes, chili, basil and lots of cheese. Italian joie de vivre on a
Spaghetti alla chitarra with basil-mint pesto and baked ricotta
If you would like to surprise your family or guests with a very special pasta dish, I would highly recommend this recipe from Abruzzo: homemade spaghetti with spicy pesto and chilli sheep ricotta from
Pumpkin gnocchi – the taste of autumn
Their bright orange colour is a sight for sore eyes. And at the very latest, when the delicate pumpkin gnocchi melt in your mouth on spicy sage butter, you will be more than happy that it is
Sicilian-style sweet and sour pumpkin
The Sicilian-style sweet and sour pumpkin is a simple and rustic side dish known in Sicily as o ficatu ri setti cannola - the liver of the seven taps. The dish from the market The recipe for
Chestnut and lentil soup. A lucky charm from Abruzzo
Such a creamy soup with chestnuts and lentils will not only warm your stomach and your soul. In Italy we also firmly believe that it brings us luck. Especially if it's made with the right
Mussel soup Neapolitan style
The people of Naples love fish and seafood in all variations. Especially in the cooler seasons also mussels have high season. For example as mussel soup, a culinary classic with a royal
Hearty tart with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes
This is what summer should taste like: the simple tart with baked tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella is enhanced by herbs such as marjoram and thyme. Whether from the garden or from the pot on your
Roast lemon Chicken
Chicken, lemons, salt and pepper - that's all it takes for a delicious and juicy roast chicken. The chicken is in the oven in no time, leaving you time for an espresso or aperitif. But don't forget:
Buccellato, Tuscan Striezel with a walnut heart
According to an old saying in Italy, if you go to Lucca and don’t try buccellato, this sweet Tuscan cake, you haven't been to Lucca at all. In Tuscany, there are very special stories surrounding the
Pollo al latte: Chicken breast in milk
In Italy, pollo al latte is a very popular dish amongst mothers as it is so easy and quick to make. And children love it because it tastes so delicious. Our home was no exception. Quick and easy
Hugo – the taste of summer
Hugo is the latest addition to the cocktail family. It is a sparkling Prosecco with the scent of lemon balm or elderberry cordial and fresh mint. The slightly alcoholic and delicious aperitif from the
Spaghetti alla Nerano
Don’t let first impressions fool you! Spaghetti alla Nerano is not just a dish of ordinary spaghetti with courgettes. The provolone (a cheese originating in Casilli near Vesuvius, where it is still
Baked green beans with wild fennel, capers and pine nuts
Summer is turning everything green! Why not prepare green beans in a different way: for example, baked in the oven and marinated with herbs and capers? A perfect starter for all those who love strong
South Tyrolean basil Pasta: Spätzle
Spätzle literally means little sparrows but in several Central European countries, and in South Tyrol where they are very popular, it refers to a type of pasta. Alpine cuisine meets Bella Italia:
Aglio Olio e Peperoncino – The art of simplicity
Take garlic, olive oil, pepperoni and one of the simplest, tastiest and most famous pasta dishes from Naples is ready. But did you know that, once upon a time many moons ago, this pasta led to the