June 29, 2017
A Summer Favourite…
What can I make for a family supper or a summer party this weekend? One of our favourites at this time...
December 15, 2015
Party Nibbles Turin Style…
This is a recipe from my book 'The Italian Cookery Course' which I use time and time again. With the...
December 4, 2015
A slow cooked sensation from our latest book…
Photo by Helen Cathcart Our recently published book 'Rome - Centuries in an Italian Kitchen' has been flying off the shelves...
November 6, 2015
Not just for Halloween..
Pumpkins are in season, so in the spirit of making hay while the sun shines...
September 23, 2015
First Day of Autumn… Time for Gnocchi
This is my version of a ragù I tasted in a lasagnetta, a little lasagna in the restaurant, Il Divo, in...
August 11, 2015
Berry Beautiful…
What is better than picking your own fruit to cook with? These little custard tarts can be topped with any...
July 30, 2015
Amazing Arancini…
These little hot rice pyramids (or other shapes) are sold as snacks in bakeries around Sicily. I travelled near Etna...
July 28, 2015
Pannacotta for Grown Ups…
This recipe for a coffee pannacotta serves as an excellent finish to a summer dinner party. The strong espresso flavour...
July 17, 2015
Coconut Kisses… Sweet yet Saintly!
These little treats are ideal for when you want something sweet or want stop sweet cravings as they have hardly...
June 25, 2015
The Best Broadbean Pate…
Broad bean and mint dip Franco Taruschio made me this vibrant green dip in spring when he instructed our family in picking...
