
Non-alcoholic Italian drinks on test
Alongside its reputation as a land of top-quality wines, Italy also has a fine tradition of alcohol-free drinks, for any time of day. Here are seven of our favourites for you to try Whether for health-conscious More...

Drink Italia! red wines from Puglia
Rich and intense, thanks to the hot summer climate, red wines from Puglia continue to consolidate their reputation for finely crafted wine at fair prices Puglia’s largely flat, fertile lands have supported vines More...

Mixed crostini
Crostini are a smaller version of bruschette – here, Mario Matassa explains how to make tomato & aubergine and bean versions of the dish Serves 6 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 10-15 minutes For More...

The best balsamic vinegar – Italia!’s taste test
Balsamic vinegar is the lifeblood of Italian cuisine, and one of the nation’s most valuable exports. Here, we taste seven of the best… Casanova two-year-old Balsamic Vinegar of Modena From Puglia Shop Online Price £5.45 More...

Semolina cake with orange syrup
This torta di semolino all’arancia is a delicious, moist cake just waiting to be eaten! Make this as a sweet treat over the weekend – perfect with a cup of tea. Semolina cake with orange syrup Ingredients: 2 More...

Appassionata: Rolling out Recipes from Le Marche – Spaghetti alle vongole
Dawn from Appassionata shares one of their favourite recipes as seen on their fantastic blog. Dawn says “Here’s one of our favourite recipes, probably because it’s quick, easy and delicious!” Spaghetti More...

Apple cake
This apple cake or torta di mele is absolutely divine and a good way to use up those leftover apples! Apple cake/ Torta di mele Ingredients: 4 large apples (1kg) juice of ½ a lemon 2 medium free-range eggs 150g More...

Linguine with spicy prawns
This linguine with spicy prawns or linguine con gambrel picanti is a fantastic dish for a midweek meal. Make this for your family this week – you can make it as hot or as mild as you like! Linguine with More...

Looking for the perfect food
The “High Quality European Olive Oil” campaign aims to raise awareness on the unique qualities of olives and olive oil among as wide an audience as possible. The campaign by Unaprol, the largest association More...

Filled pasta
Simple and satisfying, there is an amazing array of flavoursome filled pasta to be found on the market these days – we taste seven leading brands to find our favourite. While there is nothing to rival a melting More...