Cuisine: Italian Recipes

This Focaccia with Roasted Squash is inspired by some bread I ate while on my travels in Tuscany! This focaccia is amazing – topped with sweet, tender strips of roasted butternut squash, scattered with fragrant thyme and drizzled with sweet delicious honey. You won’t be able to resist a second...

October 13, 2020

Two Ingredient Fresh Pumpkin Pasta

Cooking Time: 18m

When I was on vacation in Italy a few years ago, I did a pasta making course and this Two Ingredient Fresh Pumpkin Pasta is a take on one of the recipes I learned there. You only need two ingredients to make this wonderful pasta: flour and pumpkin puree which...

October 11, 2020

Tuna Tetrazzini Casserole

Cooking Time: 52m

This Tuna Tetrazzini Casserole is a delicious and simple pasta dish. So many people love Tetrazzini which is a creamy baked pasta dish but what most people don’t know is that the dish is named after a famous Italian opera star called Luisa Tetrazzini! Make this casserole for guests soon...

October 9, 2020

Roasted Grape Crostini

Cooking Time: 45m

The sound of a Roasted Grape Crostini might sound strange to some, but to me, it’s mouth wateringly good. Instead of using a more common ingredient such as cherry tomatoes, I decided to switch things up and roast purple grapes instead. Toss either red or green grapes, I prefer red,...

October 5, 2020

Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad

Cooking Time: 5m

Inspired by travels in Tuscany, I love this light and healthy Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad. I like to use canned cannellini beans for this recipe – they are really creamy and delicious and pair wonderfully with the strong flavor of arugula and the salty tuna. To make this...

August 30, 2020

Tomato Tart with Three Cheeses

Cooking Time: 21m

This Tomato Tart with Three Cheeses reminds me of when I was a teenager. I had a part-time, weekend job at the local bakery and one of the first deliveries to arrive in the morning would be decadent tomato tarts and this is how I came up with my own...

August 28, 2020

Melon Peach Salad with Prosciutto

Cooking Time: 7m

This Melon Peach Salad with Prosciutto is one of my favorite summer salads. I would go so far as to say that the flavor combination in this salad is perfect – juicy peach, sweet melon, punchy fresh basil and marjoram mixed with salty prosciutto. My mouth is watering as I...

August 26, 2020

Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers & Goat Cheese

Cooking Time: 17m

This Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers & Goat Cheese is a fantastic party snack that you can easily serve on a sharing platter. It’s vegetarian (but not vegan!) so it will suit lots of your guests. Meat eaters will love it too! To make this recipe, start by toasting baguette in...

August 21, 2020

Smoked Sausage and Vegetable Soup

Cooking Time: 40m

This Smoked Sausage and Vegetable Soup recipe is a great option for those evenings when you have a whole lot of leftover vegetables, chopping them up, throwing them together and boiling up a delicious, healthy and nutritious soup. I most prefer smoked turkey kielbasa sausage and my butcher has the...

August 17, 2020

Peach Bruschetta

Cooking Time: 20m

Granted, fruit isn’t always the first ingredient which comes to mind when you think of the Italian appetizer, but Peach Bruschetta will change your mind! There is something about the combination of sweet juicy peaches and the cheese piled onto crisp, charred baguette which will have you crying out for...

August 9, 2020

Italian Stuffed Peppers

Cooking Time: 46m

These Italian Stuffed Peppers are a super recipe to have on stand by. They are very versatile too. You can use cooked brown rice for the filling or if you prefer, you could use farro, quinoa or low carb cauliflower rice. I use ground chicken or turkey but you could...

August 7, 2020

Fresh Peach Crostata

Cooking Time: 50m

This Peach Crostata is one of my summer staples. It is a great recipe which combines slices of peach with brown sugar, cinnamon, and rum. These flavorful peaches are placed on dough and baked into a rustic looking crostata. It’s an easy and very tasty dessert! To make this recipe,...

August 5, 2020

Italian Lentil Soup

Cooking Time: 53m

I really enjoy cooking things that take a little love and this Italian Lentil Soup is full of love and all things that foodies enjoy! A clear soup with onion, carrots, celery and garlic, white wine, whole tomatoes, and lentils, a combination that is wholesome and homey. With Italian herbs...

August 2, 2020

White Pizza Appetizers

Cooking Time: 20m

These White Pizza Appetizers will go down a treat at your next party! Bring out a platter of these delicious little appetizers and watch them disappear! These little quick-fix pizzas are the crowd pleaser you have been looking for. I like to make mine suitable for vegetarians but you could...

July 30, 2020

Puttanesca Meatball Bake

Cooking Time: 50m

I always enjoy baked dinners and this Puttanesca Meatball Bake gives all the homey feels that a good dish should serve. Made with Italian pasta, I like penne, but you can use what you prefer, mixed with garlic, anchovies, chili flakes, courgettes, capers, black olives and passata sauce and topped...

July 27, 2020

Jar Salad with Tortellini

Cooking Time: 20m

This Jar Salad with Tortellini serves four people so you will need to ensure that you have four large mason jars (with lids!) before starting out. There is an art to assembling jar salads. My top tip is to place the dressing in the bottom of the jar so the...

July 25, 2020

Tomato and Mozzarella Puffs

Cooking Time: 32m

These Italian inspired Tomato and Mozzarella Puffs are so simple to make and the ingredient combination is delicious too. Juicy sweet cherry tomatoes combined with creamy, salty mozzarella cheese, topped with the punchy flavor of torn basil leaves. What’s not to love? They couldn’t be easier to make either. Start...

July 23, 2020

Bruschetta with Grape Tomatoes

Cooking Time: 10m

This Bruschetta with Grape Tomatoes is the perfect summer party snack. Delicious garlicky tomatoes piled onto toasted baguette. Your guests will love them! Just make sure you serve with napkins nearby – these can get messy! To make this recipe, start by toasting baguette until golden brown. Combine peaches, basil,...

July 22, 2020

Italian Orzo Jar Salad

Cooking Time: 20m

This Italian Orzo Salad is one of my favorite salad recipes. It is clever because the orzo cooking water slightly cooks the salad veggies when it is poured over them in a strainer. This is really good if, like me, you don’t like completely raw ingredients in your salad. Start...

July 9, 2020

Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta

Cooking Time: 15m

You bet I make these Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta for all my dinner parties. The colors are so vibrant and eye-catching that they make for a perfect party-starter! Bruschetta are really simple to make so you can spend more time on other party necessities. Paired with a glass of Merlot, red...

July 6, 2020

Easy Homemade Ciabatta Bread

Cooking Time: 3h 56m

When someone first suggested that I bake my own bread, I thought they were nuts but this Easy Homemade Ciabatta Bread recipe is literally so simple that I would never think about buying store-bought ciabatta again. For a bachelor like myself, I was really proud of how my bread turned...

July 1, 2020

Italian Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Cooking Time: 30m

These Italian Oven-Roasted Vegetables are a delicious side dish that I love to make to accompany grilled meat or to use in wraps and sandwiches. This dish uses a variety of summer vegetables which you will find at your local grocery store or farmer’s market. To make these oven roasted...

June 30, 2020

Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Crostata

Cooking Time: 1h 10m

Have you ever heard of a Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Crostata? Well, let me introduce you! With the abundance of cherries in season, I have tried to compile a list of different recipe ideas for what to do with all these fresh cherries and this is one of them. A pastry...

June 27, 2020

Courgette & Lemon Risotto

Cooking Time: 40m

This Courgette & Lemon Risotto is another one of my favorite meat free Monday recipes. This recipe takes only 30-40 minutes to prepare and it is super versatile – you can substitute the courgette with broccoli or asparagus if you prefer. To make this dish, start by sautéing onions and...

June 25, 2020

Italian Chicken Kabobs

Cooking Time: 2h 15m

These Italian Chicken Kabobs are great to throw on the grill when you fancy something tasty to eat. The marinade for these Italian marinated chicken kabobs combines traditional Italian seasonings like basil, oregano, onion flakes, red pepper flakes and garlic. The marinade helps keep the chicken moist as it grills....

June 12, 2020

Sourdough Focaccia with Floral Art

Cooking Time: 38m

This Sourdough Focaccia with Floral Art recipe is another great way to use up your sourdough discard. If you are anything like me, you abhor the idea of wasting food and that’s why sourdough discard recipes are vital at the moment! Start by mixing the ingredients for the dough together....

June 7, 2020

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