February 26, 2016
This week’s recipe is from Northern Italy. Pollo Dorato is comforting fried chicken and is a great sharing dish for family meals.
Recipes
Recipe of the Week – Ravioli di Ricotta
February 19, 2016
Today’s ‘Recipe of the Week’ is an Italian classic and it’s easy to make at home. Clear your kitchen worktops and make some fresh ravioli! Serve the ravioli with a simple tomato sauce or pesto. Enjoy with a glass of Sicilian red wine. Buon Appetito!
Recipe of the Week – Chicken Cacciatora
February 5, 2016
Tuscany is world famous for its local cuisine and the use of herbs which results in unforgettable tastes and smells. Chicken alla Cacciatora is a typical Tuscan recipe which you can learn to make on a Flavours cooking holiday. A great recipe if you have guests coming around for dinner. Pairs nicely with Italian red wine. Buon Appetito!
Orechiette Pasta with Broccoli Rabe Recipe
January 17, 2016
Pasta is a staple in Italian cuisine. Whilst it is not often thought of as particularly healthy, in moderation it is absolutely fine. The sauce can be a good way of adding extra vegetables to your diet. This Orechiette pasta and broccoli recipe from Puglia is a great example of that. The broccoli is full of vitamins and nutrients and is a great way of getting unwanted toxins out of your body.
Celeriac Cream Soup Recipe
January 4, 2016
Celeriac is a delicious vegetable, but also pretty healthy as it is low in calories. Try this warming celecriac soup from our Italian cooking holidays for a healthy start to 2017.
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Puff Pastry with Pancetta and Rosemary Recipe
December 4, 2015
Sfoglia alla Pancetta is a very delicious, yet very easy to create antipasti. This simple puff pastry with pancetta and rosemary will wow your friends at any Christmas dinner party or cocktail party!
Falsomagro Recipe – Sicilian Stuffed Meat Rolls
November 29, 2015
This Falsamagro Recipe is a typical meat dish from Sicily which needs a little bit of love and patience, but the results are great! A perfect alternative to the traditional Turkey dish this year for Christmas.
Quick and Easy Pasta Recipe
November 11, 2015
This recipe from our cooking holidays in Italy shows you how simple it can be to make fresh pasta at home! So, if you would like to know how to eat authentic food like a local Italian then follow our easy step-by-step guide below. For the real taste of Italy, serve the fresh pasta with…
Sicilian Swordfish Rolls
October 30, 2015
A great seafood recipe which pairs well with light salads and white wine.
A dish which takes influence from Italy’s beautiful coastal regions, guests have discovered this dish with us on trips to Amalfi, Puglia and Sicily.
Tuscan Legume Soup Recipe
October 9, 2015
Tuscan food is simple but hearty which makes it the perfect choice for grey autumn days. This vegetable soup from our Italian cooking holidays in Tuscany will not only warm you up but is also extremely healthy and a great vitamin booster on colder days. This recipe makes approx. 4 servings.
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Pasta with Squid Ink Recipe
September 10, 2015
The origin of this pasta with squid ink recipe is controversial. Both people of Messina and of Catania claim they have invented it. To add to the competition, it is also a common recipe in Syracuse. What’s certain is that it was born in the East of Sicily and is absolutely delicious.
Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano can’t stop thinking about this legendary dish when being invited for dinner by the police Superintendent, making every effort to not confront his superior with his tricky case so that the dinner invitation is safe.
Risotto alla marinara (Seafood Risotto)
July 31, 2015
This one is a bit of a show stopper and great for big family occasions! The key to success with this dish is great quality, fresh seafood. All of which should bring back great memories of a trip to the wonderful Italian Coast. With so many types of seafood in this dish, it offers a flavoursome melody of coastal flavours. Serves fantastically with a glass of white wine.
Of course, you can always pick and choose which types of seafood you use and reduce quantity to make this dish for a smaller dinner affair.
Beginners Recipe – Tuna and Strawberry Salad
June 17, 2015
This simple recipe from our cooking holidays in Sicily is a great light meal for the summer and is even better for those who are a bit of a novice in the kitchen. This requires no oven, no hob and no heat! So there is no excuse not to try this one out. The long marinating time is also perfect for weekend hobbyists – painters we are looking at you! Just prep in less than ten minutes, pop away for a few hours and you can come back to a unique dish.
Verdure Ripiene – Italian Stuffed Vegetables Recipe
May 8, 2015
Try our stuffed aubergine recipe from Puglia this weekend! Puglia is known for its “cucina povera” which is renowned for their self-sufficiency and deep roots in agricultural traditions. As May marks the start of the aubergine season, we want to share one of these mouthwatering dishes, popular on our cooking holidays in Puglia, with you!
In season: Confit Baby Artichokes Recipe
April 20, 2015
Artichokes are amongst the world’s oldest cultivated vegetables and are said to have their origins in Sicily. In season between March and June, they are a fantastic spring treat. The recipe below was recommended by Natoora and is perfect as an appetizer or, quartered, used to top pizzas and open-faced sandwiches – perfect for a delicious & healthy start in the week!
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