?Getting hot under the collar, James Gingell explores the common use of chillis in the cuisine of Abruzzo, and tells us how to make the perfect Italian spaghetti dish with these little devils… Pepperoncino or diavolino (which translates as little devils) play a huge part in the food and dishes of the Abruzzo region. They […]
The Marketing Manager of De’Longhi UK offers up some delicious coffee cocktails that can be made easily at home… Q. I’d like to try making some coffee-based cocktails after trying a particularly good ‘Espresso Martini’ recently. Do you have any suggestions? A. The flavours of coffee are very versatile and lend themselves to liqueur and […]
An adaptable condiment that can dress up any recipe, try this selection of ideas for balsamic vinegar courtesy of The Vegetarian Society… Butternut squash risotto with asparagus in a balsamic dressing Risotto alla zucca con asparagi balsamico Serves 4 I Preparation 15 minutes I Cooking 40 minutes 2 small-medium butternut squashes 2 shallots, finely chopped […]
Hannah Bellis heads to Banca in Mayfair, London to sample their new evening aperitivo. Celebrate this Italian tradition in your own home with a tasty selection of recipes for titbits and light bites created by their talented chefs… On a weekend evening in Italy we would often have seven or eight Negroni cocktails,” the barman […]
Get your palette in the mood for summer flavours with recipes from The Vegetarian Society accompanied by coffee matching ideas from the experts at De’Longhi… Aubergine, pesto & mozzarella rolls with spinach and pine nut salad With the lingering flavour of fresh, creamy mozzarella, a classic Italian take on the espresso is the macchiato, meaning […]
This month James Gingell looks at the success of Pecorino cheese, and how best to utilise this ingredient in your Italian kitchen. Plus, a few recipes to get you started in true Abruzzo style… Pecorino is the name given to a group of Italian hard cheeses predominately made from ewes’ milk. Its name derives from […]
Here we have a selection of some of the best Italian recipe blogs, offering some delicious ideas and fun anecdotes… WWW.TAVOLATALK.COM As well as a large selection of delicious recipes from all over Italy, this informative website also features posts on current trends and ideas in Italian cuisine. Blogger Toni Lydecker, who splits her time […]
Guanciale is a Roman speciality of cured, peppered pig’s jowl. James Gingell tells us how to use it in everyday cooking… There are eight cuts taken from in Lazio. Originally a dish claimed and a pig, and guanciale is one that celebrated by the Abruzzesi, it was ‘stolen’ the Italians do particularly well. by the […]
Emilia-Romagna has a reputation for food which is unsurpassed in all of Italy. Mario Matassa looks at the excellent produce that comes from Parma, with plenty of ideas on how best to enjoy its famous prosciutto… The range and quality of products that stem from the region of Emilia-Romagna is staggering and it is little […]