Linguine with Smoked Salmon

Linguine al salmone affumicato Pasta is one of the most versatile ingredients in that you can conjure a sauce or topping from practically any ingredient. At Christmas, one often finds an opened pack of salmon lingering in the fridge, and this recipe by Mario Matassa is ideal for a simple and tasty evening meal. Any smoked fish, such a cod or mackerel, More...

Nonna’s Classic Ciambella
Ciambella della nonna The classic ciambella, like the crostata or the torta di frutta, is a simple country cake for which every grandmother in Italy has her own recipe. They are often known as torte di credenza More...

Stuffed baked courgettes
Zucchine ripiene al forno Courgettes are perfectly suited in the kitchen as a vehicle for stuffing and roasting in the oven. The mixture of beef with onion, parmesan and chopped parsley used in this recipe by Mario More...

Creamy gorgonzola and walnut risotto
Risotto al gorgonzola e noci cremoso Gorgonzola is a soft cheese with a blue-green mould running through it. It is made in the regions of both Piedmont and Lombardy and is a wonderful all-round cheese – very More...

Walnut and Chocolate Tiramisù
Tiramisù con noci e cioccolatto Mario Matassa shares his recipe for this uplifting dessert that can be made with leftover cake! ➤ SERVES 4 ➤ PREPARATION 15 minutes ➤ SETTING 3 hours in the fridge This More...

Lemon ice cream
Gelato al limone Mario Matassa shares his recipe for this refreshing lemon ice cream Whoever said ‘you can’t have your cake and eat it’? On a hot summer’s evening, it can be hard to decide whether to end More...

Nonna’s peppers with nodini
Peperonata alla nonna con nodini Mario Matassa shares his nonna’s popular summer recipe. This dish was often made for an evening meal, over the dying embers of a lunchtime grill. The sweetness of this Italian More...

Parmigiano Reggiano Pull-Apart Garland
This gorgeous garland of pull-apart bread makes a spectacular centrepiece for special occasions. Photo © www.parmigianoreggiano.com ➤ SERVES 8 ➤ PREPARATION 30 minutes (plus time for rising and proving) ➤ COOKING More...

Christmas Cod in Prosciutto di Parma with Green Pea Puree
This Christmas cod recipe features tender cod baked in a succulent Prosciutto di Parma layer, served with sliced potatoes and a vibrant green pea puree. Photo © www.prosciuttodiparma.com ➤ SERVES 2 ➤ PREPARATION More...

Creamy Courgette and Ricotta Pasta
Pasta con crema di zucchine e ricotta This creamy courgette and ricotta pasta is full of fresh Italian flavour with a vibrant green courgette sauce and plenty of ricotta, of course! Courgettes are a wonderfully More...