Perfect for the summer, this popular Italian rice salad is great for picnics and lunch-boxes and is super quick and easy to make. Disclaimer: This is recipe is sponsored by Ciao Gusto. All reviews and opinions expressed in this post are my own. Insalata di Riso (rice salad) is a popular Italian summer time dish….
Easy Italian recipes
Bring the flavours of Italy into your home with these easy recipes - from soups, to mains and desserts.
Italian Cooking Classes Online
Want to learn how to cook good Italian food like an Italian? These online cooking classes offer one-to-one lessons from experienced cooks in Italy, in the comfort of your own kitchen! Some of you who have travelled to Florence, Italy, may have already met Patrizia from Patrizia’s Food Experiences or Eat With. Patrizia is a…
How to select a good olive oil
Olive oil is known to be the healthiest oil, and essential to Italian cuisine. However, with so many fake extra virgin olive oils on the market, how do you select the real thing? Good quality and fresh ingredients are an important part of Italian cooking, and often determine the success of a dish. So Italian…
An Evening of Italian Olive Oil Tasting
We were recently invited to an evening of Italian olive oil tasting, with a three-course dinner prepared by award winning Chef Theo Randall at his rustic Italian restaurant at the Intercontinental, London. The event was organised by the initiative, Looking for the perfect food, promoting good quality Italian PDO olive oil. (Click here for how to select…
Ricciarelli
Ricciarelli are traditional Italian cookies made at Easter and Christmas time. These delicious soft, chewy cookies are made with almond flour, so they are perfect for a gluten free diet. These wonderful cookies are quite simple to make. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and get handy tips…
Nut free Pesto
This nut free pesto is rich, creamy and simply wonderful! It is quick and easy to prepare, and uses a special ingredient! A freshly made pesto sauce is simply delicious, and the aroma it creates in the kitchen is heavenly! NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and get…
Potato and broccoli frittata
Perfect for a light lunch or in a sandwich, this frittata is tasty, healthy and very easy to make! Potato and broccoli frittata is a delicious comfort food, made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It is highly nutritious, packed with vitamins and minerals, and absolutely satisfying. A frittata is thicker than…
Panzanella
A simple rustic summer dish, this tasty Panzanella is perfect as a light lunch or picnics. Panzanella is not only a popular summer dish in Florence, but throughout central Italy. Over the next couple of days (in mid-August), Lamoli, and Onelli small towns in Italy, will celebrate the Sagra della panzanella! In Monterotondo, Lazio it is…
Zucchini frittata
Zucchini frittata is a perfect summer dish – delicious served warm or at room temperature. Frittata in Italian means fried, and it is somewhere between an omelette and a Spanish tortilla. Enjoyed throughout Italy, frittata is served for antipasto, as a light meal and as a popular picnic food – it is absolutely delicious in a sandwich! It is quick and easy to…
Healthy eggplant parmesan
An air fryer makes a healthy version of this South Italian favourite, with the same great taste. Serve as a side or main course with a piece of bread to mop up the sauce! Eggplant parmesan is a layered dish of eggplant, baked in a tomato sauce with melted cheese. The flavours come together beautifully as a delicious, rich and…
Italian Tomato Sauce
This classic fragrant & flavourful Italian tomato sauce is the base for many Italian recipes. This delicious tomato sauce (Sugo al Pomodoro), is perfect for many Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza, Melanzane Parmigiana, and many more. The combination of tomato with garlic and basil is such a classic one in Italian cuisine. NicoleBrowse my site…
Baked kale with parmesan
Baked kale is crispy and tender, garnished with parmesan, it makes a healthy, easy and tasty side or snack. Kale has been popular as far back as the 4th century BC, when the Ancient Greeks used it for medicinal purposes. It was also commonly enjoyed in Europe throughout the Middle Ages. Now, easily available in…
Spicy shrimp pasta
A tasty spicy shrimp pasta, with a rich garlic tomato sauce! A perfect weeknight dinner! This is a perfect weeknight dinner as it only requires a handful of ingredients, and is ready in just 15 minutes. The flavours of this dish come together beautifully – tender shrimps in a rich, spicy, garlicky tomato sauce. The textures…
Tiramisú
Easy to make, this delicious Tiramisú recipe, has no raw eggs and is kid friendly. Tiramisú means ‘pick me up’ and dates possibly from the 1960’s. Similar to the Zuppa Inglese (like the English trifle), this popular Italian dessert is made in layers creating a wonderful depth of flavours. The sweetened mascarpone, coffee, almond syrup, and chocolate come together…
How to cook asparagus
The rather elegant asparagus in now in season (spring trough to the beginning of summer), so here we look at the varieties, how to buy, store, cook and eat it. Depicted as an offering on an ancient Egyptian frieze, dated around 3000 BC, asparagus has been cultivated for thousands of years. It was eaten in ancient Syria,…
Pasta & Borlotti Bean Soup
This Pasta & Borlotti Bean Soup is thick, creamy, full of flavour, and makes a delicious easy anytime meal in just 15 minutes. This classic Italian soup is one of my favourites. Packed full of flavour, it take only 15 minutes to prepare. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great…
Tuscan cannellini bean soup (pasta con fagioli)
A very tasty, quick and easy light meal; this Tuscan cannellini bean soup is a family favourite. This popular recipe, also known as, ‘Pasta con fagioli’, varies from region to region in Italy. Cannellini beans are a national favourite as they have a wonderful delicate taste, creamy texture, and are so versatile to cook with. This particular recipe…
Tuscan Borlotti Bean Soup
This 20 minute Tuscan Borlotti Bean Soup is a quick and healthy taste of Italy. Disclaimer: Cirio sent me these products to review – all opinions are my own. Italian cuisine Italian cuisine is based on the country’s fresh seasonal and excellent quality produce, while incorporating simple cooking techniques to create a perfect a dish….
Tuna and bean salad (Insalata di tonno e fagioli)
This easy tuna and bean salad from Tuscany, is a healthy and delicious light meal. This salad is a typical dish from Tuscany. This cuisine, noted for its simplicity and use of fresh seasonal ingredients, is healthy and rich in flavour. Beans are a popular ingredient in the region and are consumed throughout the year in…
Chicken Sausages with peppers
Chicken sausages with peppers and onions is an easy 3 ingredient, one pan dish, perfect for breakfast or a quick weeknight meal. It had been a long day. I popped in to the butchers on my way home and they had these freshly prepared chicken sausages. Made with parsley, garlic and spices, the butcher…
Fennel Gratin
This Fennel Gratin is easy and quick to make and only requires 4 ingredients. Serve as a side with roast or grilled meats, seafood or as a delicious dip. The Florence Fennel is a crisp vegetable that can be sautéed, grilled, roasted or eaten raw. It’s aniseed flavour can transform a salad or perfectly compliment a…
Shrimps with Garlic Butter & Parsley
Easy shrimps with garlic butter and parsley, served with rice – really tasty and truly satisfying. What could be more satisfying than the delicious flavours of shrimps, parsley, and garlic butter for a light and healthy lunch. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and get handy tips for…
