June 7, 2017
Torta Caprese alle noci is a delicious walnut cake recipe originating in Capri.
Recipes
Pollo ripieno
May 31, 2017
If you’re looking for a great recipe this week you need to try this delicious stuffed chicken recipe from Puglia.
Tegame di calamari e patate al forno – Baked squid and potatoes
Although delicious made with squid, this recipe can also be made with cuttlefish, which has a similar appearance. The main difference is that the cuttlefish has a hard backbone called the ‘cuttlebone’, while squid has a cartilage tube, known as the ‘quill’.
Pomodori Ripieni Fritti
May 24, 2017
Pomodori Ripieni Fritti or fried stuffed tomatoes is a delicious Sicilian recipe.
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Cantucci
May 22, 2017
Traditionally, these biscuits (cookies) have always been made with unpeeled almonds. Some recipes, including the original Mattei recipe, include 20 grams (¼ cup) of finely chopped pine nuts, which lend a slightly different texture to the finished biscuits. True cantucci were made with bread dough, sugar, anise seeds and oil.
Testaroli with pesto sauce
May 17, 2017
This Tuscan dish was traditionally cooked over hot coals in a large, shallow dish with a domed lid made either of terracotta or cast-iron called a testo.
Our favourite Italian cocktails: Bellini recipe
May 9, 2017
Do you too have this Friday feeling? Here is one of our favourite Venetian cocktail recipes to celebrate the weekend! Spoiler alert: It tastes even better in Venice! Want to try it? Then join us on our cooking holidays in Venice.
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Spring recipes: cauliflower cream
April 25, 2017
Are you using this month’s seasonal produce? Cauliflower cream is one of our favourite spring recipes!
Spring recipes: cauliflower fritters – antipasti with cauliflower
Enjoyed the Cauliflower fritters? If you enjoyed this Cauliflower fritters recipe, click here to try out other delicious Italian recipes on our blog page. Have you considered a cooking holiday? Flavours offer cooking holidays in Italy, Spain, and Scotland – find out more
Spring recipes: Polenta cake with fennel
April 20, 2017
Enjoyed the Polenta cake with fennel? If you enjoyed the Polenta cake with fennel recipe, click here to try out other delicious Italian recipes on our blog page! Have you considered a cooking holiday? Flavours offer cooking holidays in Italy, Spain, and Scotland.
Avocado and chocolate mousse
April 5, 2017
To celebrate World Health Day this year, we thought we’d share with you our favourite healthy mousse recipe, taken straight from our Italian chefs. This is a great guilt-free dessert to serve year-round, and it couldn’t be simpler to make! What are your favourite avocado recipes? Let us know in the comments below!
Unusual Lasagne Recipes
February 20, 2017
Traditional Italian lasagne is a well-loved dinner favourite in millions of households – you just can’t beat a good Italian ragu with creamy béchamel sauce and thin pasta sheets. Every now and then, though, we all need a bit of a change. If you’re looking for fresh inspiration for this classic dish, why not shake it up a little with some of our unusual lasagne recipe ideas?