Recipes

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.

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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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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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Sicilian Recipe: Peperonata Con Capperi (Peppers and Capers)

March 27, 2015

This delicious Sicilian vegetable recipe from our Italian cooking holidays is a great side dish or delicious as a light lunch with some good, crusty bread. As well as being brightly coloured and delicious, it is also incredibly good for you and full of health benefits. It is stocked full of vitamin C, which charges up your immune system, and is also a good source of Vitamin E. This dish is a great way to increase your intake of vegetables, and perfect for those looking to follow the Mediterranean diet when returning from a cookery course in Italy.

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Torta di Ricotta – Ricotta Tart Recipe

February 12, 2015

The Sicilians love their ricotta desserts and there are an abundance of variations of desserts using not only the ricotta, but also the chocolate and candied peel (for example cassata and cannoli). Often eaten around Easter, this tart is a fantastic dessert that will make your Easter Monday taste even sweeter!

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Pappardelle with a Roast Beef Sauce

February 4, 2015

This fantastic recipe from our cookery holidays in Tuscany transforms leftover food into a delicious dish! This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast beef and the juices from the pan and it can be adapted to include any vegetables that you may have in the fridge. You could also use leftover roast…

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