How to oven roast chestnuts
Oven roasting chestnuts is a really simple method of preparing them during the winter months, they make a wonderful snack...
Antipasto
Red cabbage, carrot and jicama coleslaw
Our red cabbage, carrot and jicama coleslaw is not only colorful but very tasty and refreshing on a hot summer...
Bruschetta and how to make them successfully
We know from experience, that you love our artichoke pâté bruschetta! This is because we often sample goodies at the...
Potato salad with Pantelleria capers
Potato salad with Pantelleria capers: This recipe for potato salad with Pantelleria capers is one of those you want to...
Orange and fresh fennel salad
Orange and fresh fennel salad: When fennel is in season you will see it on tables all over Italy. Fennel...
Baked Brie with blueberry chutney
Baked Brie with blueberry chutney: The combination of sweet and salt with our baked Brie with blueberry chutney, is a combination...
Italian-style pickled shrimp
Italian-style pickled shrimp: This is simply one of most amazing pickling recipes we have ever had the pleasure to enjoy....
How to dress a crab with photo guide
How to dress a crab: I remember the first time I realised just how therapeutic cooking and creating in the...
Baked potato wedges with pesto dip
Baked potato wedges with pesto dip: Americans often use what is known as a coating or 'Rub' on meat and fish....
Mini mozzarella and tomato croissants
How to make easy mini mozzarella and tomato croissants: We are passionate about our cooking and enjoy a challenge as much...
Italian Style Grilled Eggplant Antipasto
Grilled eggplant antipasto: Ciao!! As promised to all you folks visiting us at the farmer's market, here is the recipe for...
Porchetta – Stuffed pork wrapped in bacon
Porchetta is very popular in Italy and you can serve it either hot as part of a main meal or...
Stuffed sun-dried tomato antipasto
Stuffed sun-dried tomato antipasto is simply genius! The Italians are always coming up with something different to present at the...
Simple Russian Eggplant ‘Caviar’ With Walnuts
Russian eggplant caviar or 'baklazhannaya ikra' in Russian, is of course no relation at all to actual caviar. This stuff...
Italian Caprese salad – insalata Caprese
During the months of June and July when our basil is springing forth, I like nothing more that to throw...
Baked breaded zucchini
Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, baked breaded zucchini are a delicious summer side dish. They are...
Goats cheese and bacon stuffed artichokes
Once you have tried goat cheese and bacon stuffed artichokes, you'll be sure to be making them time and time...
Polenta and goats cheese pie
Polenta and goats cheese pie - an absolutely wonderful dish for any time of the day and for all occasions....
How to prepare octopus the Italian way
How Italians prepare octopus: While on the island of Ponza, some years ago, I was fortunate enough to watch Maurizio,...
Mussels alla Napolitana
Mussels alla Napolitana is a dish normally served during the season. However, you can find some very good quality freshly...
Mushroom, broccoli and red pepper bruschetta
We make no secret of our love for bruschetta. This mushroom, broccoli and red pepper bruschetta, may be some distance...
Fresh fennel and orange salad with olives
Fresh fennel and orange is a popular Sicilian salad. It is made with blood oranges when they are in season,...
Easy boiled shrimp
easy boiled shrimp: We love shrimp in our house and so it's always handy to have some ready cooked, chilled...
How to make focaccia stuffed with cheese
This is a thinnish, focaccia stuffed with cheese. The dough is easy to work and can be stored in the...
Cashew and ricotta cheese spread
Cashew and ricotta cheese spread is a very simple recipe with very simple ingredients. It comes together easily in a...
How to make the best hummus ever!
How to make hummus: I had not made hummus for many years and I had forgotten how much better it...
Caprese stuffed portobello mushrooms
Caprese stuffed portobello mushrooms are a wonderful antipasto or side and pretty garnish or even a stand alone vegetable dish....
Cheese and ham eggplant rollatini
Cheese and ham eggplant rollatini: It won't be long now until those eggplant start overwhelming us, so we thought it...
4 ingredient pickled beets
PiHow to pickle beets: If you need a reason to wander around your local farmer's market, an opportunity to meet...
How to make kale slaw – coleslaw
Kale Slaw: There are many great ideas for using kale and this recipe for kale slaw (or coleslaw), is one...
