Baguette with Salami and Pickles
Small baguette or half a large baguette, Sliced salami (80-100 g), Cornichons or pickled cucumbers (4-6), Butter or Dijon mustard, Salad leaves, optional, Black pepper, optional
The 12 Best Curries to Cook at Home
Favourite curries, everyday ingredients and easy substitutions
Porchetta Sandwich with Parsley Sauce
Pork belly, skin on (1-2 kg), Ciabatta rolls, 1 per sandwich, Fresh parsley, 1 large bunch, Extra virgin olive oil, abundant, Garlic, 1 small clove, optional, Salt, Lemon juice, a squeeze
Neapolitan Ragu
Beef for stewing, about 800 g to 1 kg, 1 large onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 3-4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 glasses full-bodied red wine, 700 ml to 1 litre plain tomato passata, Salt, Black pepper, optional, A little hot water or extra red wine, if the sauce beco
Piadina with Parma Ham, Cheese and Rocket
Plain flour (300 g), Lard or olive oil (40 g), Warm water (about 150 ml), Salt (1 teaspoon), Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon, optional), Parma ham (3-4 slices per piadina), Soft cheese such as stracchino, squacquerone, mozzarella, provolone or mild scamorza, Rocket
Sizzigorrus cun bagna
Snails, already purged, Tomato passata or crushed tomatoes, Extra virgin olive oil, Garlic, Fresh chilli pepper or dried chilli flakes, Parsley, Salt, Water, as needed, Toasted crusty bread, to serve
Duck Roasted with Oranges, Peaches and Figs
Duck pieces (about 1.5-2 kg), Onions (2), roughly chopped, Carrots (2), sliced, Fennel bulb (1), sliced, Oranges (2), Ripe peaches (2), Red figs (4-6), Olive oil (3 tablespoons), Salt, Freshly ground black pepper
Chicken with Peppers
Chicken thighs (700 g), Red pepper (1), Yellow pepper (1), Onion (1), White wine (1 glass), White wine vinegar (2 tablespoons), Extra virgin olive oil, Salt
Princess Cake
Eggs (4, for the sponge cake), Sugar (150 gr, for the sponge cake), Plain flour (150 gr), Baking soda or baking powder (1 teaspoon), Salt (1 pinch), Butter or oil, for greasing the cake tin, Egg yolks (3, for the custard), Sugar (70 gr, for the custard), Flour or
Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich
2 thick slices of good sourdough bread, A handful of cherry tomatoes, Fresh mozzarella, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, 1 small garlic clove, Fresh basil leaves
Shoulder of Pork Cooked Underground
Pork shoulder (about 3 kg), Olive oil (4 tablespoons), Salt (2 tablespoons), Rosemary (4 branches), Banana leaves, enough to wrap the pork completely, Myrtle leaves, optional
Lamb Stew with Peas and Potatoes
Lamb shoulder or leg, cut into pieces (1-1.2 kg), Potatoes (3 medium), Peas, fresh or frozen (250-300 g), Carrots (2), Onion (1 large), White wine (1 glass), Extra virgin olive oil (3-4 tablespoons), Rosemary (1 sprig), Bay leaf, optional (1), Salt, Black pepper, Ho
Upside-Down Yogurt Peach Cake Without Butter
Peaches, ripe but firm (3), Eggs (2), Sugar (150 gr), Plain natural yogurt (125 gr), Seed oil (80 ml), Plain flour (180 gr), Baking powder (1 sachet), Salt (1 pinch), Grated zest of 1 lemon, Brown sugar for the base (2 tablespoons), A little lemon juice
Spaghetti with Clams
Spaghetti (400 g), Very fresh clams (1 kg), Garlic (2 cloves), Dry white wine (1 glass), preferably Vermentino di Sardegna, Extra virgin olive oil, Fresh parsley, chopped, Fresh or dried chilli, optional, Salt, Black pepper, optional
BBQ Banana with Boozy Cherries and Chocolate
1 banana, 5 cherries preserved in gin or alcohol, 100 g chocolate
Grey Mullet in Scabeccio with Tomato and Capers
Grey mullet, sea bream or sea bass (about 1 kg cleaned), Flour, for dusting the fish, Olive oil or frying oil, Salt, Tomato passata (300-400 ml), Capers (2 tablespoons), preferably salted and well rinsed, Garlic (2 cloves), Bay leaves (1-2), White wine vinegar (8
Western-style stewed beans
500 g cooked cannellini beans, pinto beans or navy beans, or 250 g dried beans, 300 g pancetta, bacon or smoked bacon, cut into small cubes, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 carrots, cut into small dice, 500 ml tomato passata or simple tomato sauce, 1 tablespo
Beef Bourguignon
Beef chuck or stewing beef (800 gr), cut into large cubes, Pancetta or smoked bacon (150 gr), diced, Carrots (2), sliced, Onion (1), finely chopped, Garlic (2 cloves), finely chopped, Mushrooms (250 gr), halved or quartered, Tomato paste (2 tablespoons), Red win
Spaghetti with Octopus Ragu
Spaghetti, Octopus (700 g), Red wine (120 ml), Tomato passata (500 ml), Onion, Chilli, Salt, Olive oil
Texas BBQ Brisket Sandwitch
Beef brisket (1.5-2 kg), Olive oil or neutral oil, Brown sugar (2 tablespoons), Smoked paprika (2 tablespoons), Sweet paprika (1 tablespoon), Ground black pepper (1 tablespoon), Salt (1 tablespoon), Garlic powder (1 teaspoon), Onion powder (1 teaspoon), Cumin (1 t
King Prawns Flambé with Fil'e Ferru
Fresh king prawns, Extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 bay leaf, Salt, Crushed chilli, Fil'e ferru, or brandy if unavailable
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Spaghetti (400 g), Extra virgin olive oil (5–6 tbsp), Garlic (3 cloves), Fresh/dried chilli, Salt, Pasta water, Parsley (optional), Anchovies (optional), Cherry tomatoes (optional), Capers/black olives (optional), Toasted breadcrumbs (optional)
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken thighs (700 gr), White wine (2 glasses), Capers (2 teaspoons), Red olives (2 tablespoons, Kalamata if possible), Celery (1 stalk), Carrot (1), Shallot (1), Extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons), Salt
Bacon Bun
Soft white bread bun (1), Bacon rashers (3-4), back bacon or streaky bacon, English mustard (a little), Ketchup (a small drop), Butter, optional, Black pepper, optional
Chicken Breasts with Cream
Chicken breasts (4), Olive oil (2 tablespoons), Cooking cream (200 ml), Plain flour, as needed, Salt, Black pepper, White wine (1/2 glass), optional, Fresh parsley or thyme, to serve
Student Burger
Minced beef (250 g), Minced pork (250 g), Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp), Anchovy fillets (2), optional but recommended, Salt (1 tsp), Freshly ground black pepper, Burger cheese slices (4), Dijon mustard, Ketchup, just a little, Burger buns, sandwich bread, rolls,
Spaghetti with Swordfish, Olives, Capers, Mint, Pine Nuts and Camona Tomatoes
Spaghetti (400 gr), Swordfish, cut into cubes (300 gr), Camona cherry tomatoes (300 gr), Black or red olives, preferably Kalamata (80 gr), Capers (2 teaspoons), Pine nuts (30 gr), Fresh mint (a small bunch), White wine (120 ml), Olive oil (3 tablespoons), Salt
BBQ Chicken Supreme with Lemon Dressing and Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Chicken supremes, skin-on if possible (4), Olive oil (2 tbsp, plus extra for vegetables), Smoked paprika (1 tsp), Dried oregano or thyme (1 tsp), Lemons (3), Salt, Black pepper, Dijon mustard (1 tsp), Honey (1 tsp), Extra virgin olive oil (5 tbsp), Couscous (250 g)
Brown German Bread with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, Pear and Honey
1 thick slice of brown German bread or rye bread, Gorgonzola, enough to spread generously, 1 small ripe pear, A few walnuts, A little honey, Black pepper, optional, A tiny pinch of salt, only if needed
Spaghetti with Lobster
500 g spaghetti, 400 g lobster cut into pieces, 200 ml tomato passata, 1 small bunch of parsley, 1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon capers, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 glass of white wine preferably Vermentino or Sauvignon Blanc, Salt
The Sardinian Midnight Panino
Rustic crusty rolls or ciabatta (2), Italian pork sausages (2), Pecorino Sardo (120 g), Red peppers (2 large), Extra virgin olive oil, Fresh black pepper, Fresh basil leaves, optional, A few drops of honey, optional
Meatballs Baguette with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Chillies and Black Olives
Crusty baguette, Minced beef, or a mix of beef and pork (500 g), Egg (1), Grated Parmigiano Reggiano or pecorino (50 g), Breadcrumbs (80 g), Parsley (1 small bunch), Garlic (2 cloves), Tomato passata (700 ml), preferably Italian and from southern Italy, Black oli
Roasted Vegetable Couscous with Kalamata Olives
Couscous (250 g), Veg/chicken stock (300 ml), Red onions (2), Courgettes (2), Red/yellow peppers (2), Kalamata olives (120 g), Olive oil (3 tbsp), Lemon (1), Parsley/mint (handful), Salt, Pepper, Chicken breasts (2–4, opt.), Thin beef steaks (4, opt.)
Barilla Gnocchetti Sardi with Classic Bolognese Ragù
Barilla Gnocchetti Sardi, 400 g, Beef mince, 500 g, Onion, 1, Carrot, 1, Celery, 2 stalks, Olive oil, 2 tbsp, Tomato paste, 2 tbsp, Red wine, 150 ml, Tomatoes, 400 g, Stock/water, 200 ml, Whole milk, 150 ml, Bay leaf, 1, Salt and black pepper, Parmesan
Spaghetti with Homemade Rocket and Basil Pesto
Spaghetti (400 g), Fresh rocket (50 g), Fresh basil leaves (50 g), Pine nuts (50 g), Parmesan cheese, finely grated (60 g, plus a little for serving), Extra-virgin olive oil (120 ml, plus a little for serving), Salt
Oven-Baked Frittata with Petits Pois
Large eggs (5), Frozen petits pois (120 g), Whole milk (2 tbsp), Finely grated Parmesan (30 g), Fresh mint or chives, finely chopped (1 tbsp, optional), Fine salt (1/4 tsp, or to taste), Black pepper (a generous grinding), Baking parchment, to line the skillet
Red mullet alla livornese with tomato and capers
Whole red mullet (1 kg), Peeled tomatoes (500 g), Capers (30 g), Garlic (2 cloves), Olive oil (3 tbsp), Parsley (2 tbsp), Salt, Black pepper
Grouper broth
Grouper (1 head), Basil (1 bunch), Parsley (1 bunch), Tomatoes (500 g), Garlic (1 clove), Olive oil (5 tbsp), Salt, Chilli, Water (2.5 L)
Mixed fish broth
Soup fish (1 kg), Onion (1), Garlic (3 cloves), Tomato passata (300 ml), Basil (1 sprig), Bay (1 leaf), Parsley (1 bunch), Olive oil (1/2 glass), Salt, Pepper or chilli, Water (2 L)
Broad bean and artichoke soup
Shelled broad beans (400 g), Artichokes (3), Lemon (1), Onion (1/2), Parsley (1 bunch), Broth (1.5 L), Ditalini (200 g), Olive oil (4 tbsp), Pecorino, Salt, Pepper
Hare broth
Hare (1, or rabbit), Lemon (1), Bay (1 leaf), Celery (1 stalk), Carrot (1), Onion (1), Rosemary (1 sprig), Parsley (1 sprig), Tomatoes (2), Salt, Peppercorns, Water (3 L)
Hen broth
Hen (1), Onion (1), Carrot (1), Potato (1), Tomatoes (2), Celery (1 stalk), Parsley (1 bunch), Bay (1 leaf), Clove (1), Salt, Peppercorns, Water (3.5 L)
Lentil soup with pasta
Lentils (400 g), Ditali (200 g), Onion (1/2), Garlic (1 clove), Carrot (1), Celery (1 stalk), Rosemary (1 sprig), Tomatoes (4), Parsley (1 bunch), Olive oil (4 tbsp), Salt, Pepper, Water (2 L)
Bean soup with fresh tagliatelle
Dried beans (300 g), Fresh tagliatelle (250 g), Cauliflower (1 small), Pork rind (100 g), Celery heart (1), Onion (1), Tomato paste (1 tbsp, optional), Olive oil, Salt, Chilli
Ricotta cassatelle (ravioli) in broth
Semolina flour (300 g), Meat broth (2.5 L), Sheep’s ricotta (450 g), Pecorino or Parmesan, Parsley (1 sprig), Salt, Pepper, Water (as needed)
Wild fennel and cardoon soup
Wild fennel (2 bunches), Wild cardoons (400 g), Ditalini (300 g), Tomato sauce (1 cup), Olive oil (2 tbsp), Salt, Water (2.5 L)
Pasta e ceci
Dried chickpeas (300 g), Ditalini (200 g), Garlic (1 clove), Rosemary (1 sprig), Olive oil (4 tbsp), Salt, Black pepper, Water (as needed)
Sea bream baked in a salt crust
Whole sea bream (2 × 600–700 g), Coarse sea salt (2.5 kg), Water (150–200 ml), Lemon (1), Parsley (6 sprigs), Olive oil (2 tbsp)
Chicken Dhansak
Chicken thighs, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Cumin, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Salt, Red lentils, Lemon, Brown sugar
Achari Lamb
Lamb shoulder, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Cumin, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Salt, Wholegrain mustard, Fennel seeds, Lemon
Butter Chicken
Chicken thighs, Plain yogurt, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Passata, Cream, Cumin, Ground coriander, Sweet paprika, Cinnamon, Cayenne, Lemon, Salt, Butter, Brown sugar
Chicken Biryani
Chicken thighs, Basmati rice, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Plain yogurt, Cumin, Ground coriander, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Cayenne, Milk, Mint, Salt
Lamb Madras
Lamb shoulder, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Cumin, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Salt, Lemon, Cinnamon
Pea risotto
Rice (320 g), Peas (300 g), Vegetable stock (1.2 L), Onion (50 g), Butter (40 g), Parmesan (60 g), Salt, Pepper
Spaghetti cacio e pepe
Spaghetti (400 g), Pecorino Romano (180 g), Black peppercorns (2 tsp), Salt, Pasta cooking water
Balti Chicken
Chicken thighs, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Cumin, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Salt, Green pepper, Lemon
Chicken Nepal — Nepalese-inspired
Chicken thighs, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Cumin, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Salt, Black pepper, Lemon
Lamb Dopiaza
Lamb shoulder, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Cumin, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Salt
Lamb Pathia
Lamb shoulder, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Cumin, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Salt, Lemon, Brown sugar
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb shoulder, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Plain yogurt, Cumin, Ground coriander, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Fennel seeds, Cinnamon, Salt
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb leg, Plain yogurt, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Passata, Cream, Cumin, Ground coriander, Sweet paprika, Cinnamon, Cayenne, Lemon, Salt
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb shoulder, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Tinned tomatoes, Cumin, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Sweet paprika, Cayenne, Salt, Wine vinegar, Brown sugar, Cinnamon
Lemon risotto
Rice (320 g), Lemon (1 large), Vegetable stock (1.2 L), Shallot (40 g), Butter (40 g), Parmesan (60 g), Salt, Pepper
Milanese saffron risotto
Rice (320 g), Saffron (0.2 g), Beef stock (1.2 L), Beef marrow (30 g), Onion (50 g), White wine (100 ml), Butter (40 g), Parmesan (60 g), Salt, Pepper
Asparagus risotto
Rice (320 g), Green asparagus (500 g), Vegetable stock (1.2 L), Shallot (40 g), Butter (40 g), Parmesan (60 g), Salt, Pepper
Pan-cooked sea bream, trout or salmon with plenty of onions
Fish fillets, skin-on (800 g), Onions (800 g), Olive oil (3 tbsp), Dry white wine (100 ml), Water (100 ml), Thyme (4 sprigs), Lemon (1/2), Salt, Black pepper
Porcini mushroom risotto
Rice (320 g), Porcini (400 g), Vegetable stock (1.2 L), Onion (50 g), Butter (40 g), Parmesan (60 g), Olive oil (1 tbsp), Garlic (1 clove), Parsley (5 g), Salt, Pepper
Gorgonzola risotto
Rice (320 g), Gorgonzola dolce (150 g), Vegetable stock (1.2 L), Shallot (40 g), Butter (40 g), Salt, Pepper
Oven-baked courgette frittata
Eggs (6), Courgettes (600 g), Grated Parmesan (50 g), Olive oil (2 tbsp), Basil (8 leaves), Salt, Black pepper
Oven-baked potato and onion frittata
Eggs (6), Potatoes (500 g), Onions (300 g), Olive oil (3 tbsp), Water (60 ml), Parsley (2 tbsp), Salt, Black pepper
Prosecco risotto
Rice (320 g), Dry Prosecco (200 ml), Vegetable stock (1.2 L), Shallot (40 g), Butter (40 g), Parmesan (60 g), Salt, Pepper
Pumpkin risotto
Rice (320 g), Peeled pumpkin (500 g), Vegetable stock (1.2 L), Onion (50 g), Butter (40 g), Parmesan (60 g), Olive oil (1 tbsp), Salt, Pepper
Savoury milk risotto
Rice (320 g), Whole milk (800 ml), Water (600 ml), Butter (40 g), Parmesan (40 g), Salt, Pepper
Seafood risotto
Rice (320 g), Mussels (250 g), Clams (250 g), Peeled prawns (200 g), Cleaned squid (200 g), Fish stock (1 L), Onion (50 g), Garlic (1 clove), White wine (100 ml), Olive oil (3 tbsp), Parsley (10 g), Salt, Pepper
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Spaghetti (400 g), Guanciale (180 g), Egg yolks (4), Whole eggs (2), Pecorino Romano (100 g), Black pepper, Salt
Spaghetti alla puttanesca
Spaghetti (400 g), Peeled tomatoes (400 g), Black olives (100 g), Capers (25 g), Anchovy fillets (4), Garlic (2 cloves), Olive oil (3 tbsp), Chilli flakes (1/2 tsp), Parsley (2 tbsp), Salt
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