Creamy, fruity and delightful, strawberry semifreddo is an easy Italian summer dessert that celebrates ripe strawberries. This semifreddo is made with fresh, fragrant strawberries and finished with a simple strawberry sauce for a bright, refreshing finish. It’s light in texture — similar to a mousse — and perfect for warm weather.
A special and incredibly delicious recipe from our travels in Veneto: beef stuffed with radicchio, Parmigiano and thin slices of porchetta, grilled to perfection. It pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, a simple salad or roast potatoes. This is one of those recipes I’m thrilled to share — I haven’t seen it elsewhere, and it’s one … Read more
Roasted tomato focaccia finished with generous spoonfuls of homemade basil pesto and creamy burrata. Built on an easy no-knead focaccia dough, this bread is light and airy with a crisp, golden crust and bright, savory toppings.
Torta Caprese Bianca is a traditional flourless almond cake from the island of Capri. This lighter, white version of the well-known Torta Caprese replaces dark chocolate with white chocolate and fresh lemon, resulting in a rich, fudgy cake with a bright lemon aroma. It’s naturally gluten-free thanks to ground almonds, and makes a wonderful companion … Read more
Zucchine alla Scapece – delicious fried zucchini tossed in a mint, garlic and vinegar dressing. This classic Neapolitan side is excellent alongside grilled meats and fish, served as antipasti, or piled on warm crostini for a light starter. Zucchine alla Scapece is a traditional dish from Naples that celebrates the bright flavours of summer zucchini … Read more
Spaghetti al Rancetto is a classic Umbrian pasta dish: spaghetti served in a simple tomato sauce with sautéed onion, crisp pancetta, grated pecorino and a hint of marjoram. It’s straightforward to prepare, relies on high-quality canned tomatoes and cheese, and delivers bold, comforting flavour in every bite.
A Sarti Spritz is a bright, fruity Italian cocktail made with Sarti Rosa, Prosecco and soda water. Refreshing, lightly sparkling and beautifully pink, it is a lovely summer aperitivo to enjoy with olives, crostini, breadsticks and a few simple antipasti.
Grilled summer vegetables tossed in a simple oregano, garlic, tomato and red onion marinade. This easy recipe is fantastic on crostini, or served alongside grilled meat or fish. I can’t get enough of grilled vegetables in summer. They complement so many dishes and can be used in many ways — for example in an orzo … Read more
Orecchiette tossed in a silky zucchini sauce made from sautéed zucchini, garlic and butter, finished with roasted cherry tomatoes and a crunchy Parmigiano breadcrumb topping. Bright, creamy and perfect for summer evenings.
This Pistachio Affogato is a delightful twist on the traditional Italian affogato, made with pistachio cream, pistachio ice cream, chopped pistachios and a hot shot of espresso. It’s a simple dessert that takes under 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect for pistachio lovers. An affogato is a classic, quick dessert I reach for often. … Read more
