Bucatini Amatriciana
The sauce 'Amatriciana' is named after the Lazio town of Amatrice, in Rieti. Although this is an ancient dish, it...
Main meals
Pasta frittata with bacon and cheese
Pasta frittata is a great way to serve pasta and a fantastic way to use up left over pasta. It...
Paccheri in tomato and basil sauce
Tomato and basil sauce, is a typical and traditional Italian sauce found in every region of Italy and especially in...
Purple potato gnocchi with cheese sauce
Purple potato gnocchi are made in exactly the same way as traditional potato gnocchi. These are served with a great...
Angel hair pasta with lemon, ham and ginger
A dish of angel hair pasta with lemon, ham and ginger may sound like an odd and unconventional Italian pasta....
Beef ragù for all your favorite pasta dishes
Beef ragù for all your favorite pasta dishes. This ragù can be used for many baked dishes like lasagna, baked...
Quick carbonara
This is a great method of getting a quick 'carbonara' fix and we make no excuses for it not being...
How to make ricotta cheese gnocchi
Ricotta cheese gnocchi are a wonderful alternative to potato gnocchi. They are light, very tasty and go well with all...
Angel hair pasta with chicken and lemon
Angel hair pasta with chicken and lemon is a recipe that brings a combination of delicate flavours together, that work...
Okra and eggplant sauce over spaghetti
We are calling this first experiment with okra, okra and eggplant sauce over spaghetti. You can prepare your okra and...
Zucchini, eggplant and tomato gratin
I don't know about you but I enjoy my colourful, as well as tasty, food. this zucchini, eggplant and tomato...
Make your own chicken tikka
Chicken tikka originated in South Asia and is very popular. The word "tikka" means "bits" or "pieces" and the chicken...
Baked cauliflower cheese with chives
Baked cauliflower cheese with chives: Many years ago in the bars and restaurants of Britain, baked cauliflower cheese was considered 'THE' dish...
How to cook rice perfectly every time
How to cook rice perfectly every time: Over the years we have seen rice boiled in a whole manner of different...
Grilled swordfish steak the Italian way
Grilled swordfish steak: Swordfish are readily available around Ponza and you will often see it on menus as well as being...
Bacon wrapped chicken with sweetcorn
Bacon wrapped chicken with sweetcorn: We had been back in America for just 24 hours and already been to the supermarket,...
How to prepare dressed crab
How to prepare dressed crab: I remember the first time I realised just how therapeutic cooking and creating in the...
2 ingredient vegan gnocchietti
2 ingredient vegan gnocchietti: Anna came for a short stay with us on the tiny island of Ponza, Italy, and...
Italian rib eye steak tagliata
Italian rib eye steak tagliata: Rib eye steaks need little by way of embellishment to deliver amazing flavour. This recipe...
Ricotta cheese gnocchi
Considering that we make a lot of gnocchi, we have waited a long time to make ricotta cheese gnocchi. We...
Beef and veal meatballs
Of course if you want a fancy name for this recipe for beef and veal meatballs, here it is: Herb...
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...
Sicilian pasta with cauliflower – ci vruoccoli arrimaniti
Sicilian pasta with cauliflower, in Sicilian: ci vruoccoli arrimaniti, basically means pasta stirred with broccoli. The word broccoli here refers...
Zucchini and Ham Parmesan Quick and Easy to Prepare
Zucchini and ham Parmesan is an adaptation of the more commonly known Eggplant Parmesan. However, this dish is much easier...
Tuscan Rabbit Alla Maremmana
Tuscan rabbit alla maremmana is a typical second course of traditional peasant cuisine. It is very similar to making porchetta...
Paccheri with swordfish, eggplant and cherry tomatoes
Paccheri with swordfish, aubergines and cherry tomatoes: We absolutely love paccheri. When I first discovered this particular pasta, I thought...
Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
Our gluten free eggplant Parmesan is very popular at the farmer's market and we are very appreciative of that. The...
Traditional Greek moussaka
This single dish is certainly very calorific but sometimes a rich dish like moussaka can't be resisted. Moussaka (pronounced 'moo-sack-ha'...
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...
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,...
