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Strawberry Crumble Cake

How to Make Strawberry Crumble Cake Indulge in a delectable dessert with a twist – a strawberry crumble cake that is sure to impress. Furthermore, this dessert boasts a rich and flavorful taste, making it a treat for all the senses. Additionally, if you’re a fan of the classic combination of strawberry jam and crunchy …

orecchiette

Orecchiette Pasta

Orecchiette pasta are cute little morsels that require no special tools – just a good eye and some patience to get right! They resemble a small ear (which is where their name comes from) and are typical of one of my favourite southern regions in Italy, Apulia.

This recipe will teach you how to make orecchiette from scratch using just two ingredients. They can be cooked up right away or left fresh in your pantry for a few months!

roast leg of lamb

Roast Leg of Lamb

Roast leg of lamb is slowly cooked to absolute perfection. It will take your Sunday roast tradition to a whole new level and what’s better, it’s EASY! While you’ll need some patience with the cooking time, this roast leg of lamb is so easy to make and I promise, it will taste better than you can even imagine. With few ingredients, and care taken at every step, your family and friends will be begging you for more! Make this roast leg of lamb the centrepiece at your festive feast.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti carbonara – original and approved by Romans! Before we start, the number one rule is simple –REAL SPAGHETTI CARBONARA RECIPE IS MADE WITH EGGS, NOT CREAM!
Combine fresh eggs, with crispy guanciale, salty pecorino cheese and pepper to create the perfect, classic Roman pasta dish, Carbonara. In this video recipe, I tested out my traditional version with some locals from Rome and they loved it! Make this classic the right way and I promise, your tastebuds will thank you.

strawberry cheesecake no bake

Strawberry Cheesecake No Bake

STRAWBERRIES CHEESECAKE NO BAKE You won’t be able to resist this delicious no-bake dessert! It’s light and fluffy, with a crumbly chocolate biscuit base mixed with fresh strawberries. The flavours are just like a strawberry milkshake – only with a crunch!

pasta arrabbiata spicy

Arrabbiata Sauce

Arrabbiata pasta sauce is a simple recipe for spicy tomato sauce that uses fresh ingredients right from the garden! It is bold in flavour thanks to the combination of chilli and peeled tomatoes with just the right amount of fresh parsley. Sprinkle it with pecorino cheese and you will have a healthy, delicious, vegetarian meal you can enjoy almost any time of the day. But BEWARE, Arrabbiata means “angry” because it’s traditionally enjoyed quite HOT.

polenta recipe

Polenta Abruzzo Style

Polenta Recipe is a hearty, classic Northern Italian dish. This polenta is my Nonna’s version, made using cornmeal only and topped with a hearty sausage ragu. This polenta recipe is bold and rich in flavour and was traditionally served spread onto the middle of the table so everyone could dig in and get their portion.

tiramisu in a glass

Easy Tiramisu

Easy Tiramisu with a twist! This is a mouth-watering take on the traditional tiramisu which you can prepare in just 5 minutes and requires no eggs

gnoccoloni

Gnocchi + Cannelloni = Gnoccoloni

How to Make Gnocchi + Cannelloni = Gnoccoloni This pasta masterpiece is the marriage of gnocchi and cannelloni, aptly named GNOCCOLONI! Invented in 2018 by Italian-born (Australian) Masterchef contestant Gina Ottaway, they are widely sought after and utterly delicious! To create these mezzaluna-shaped morsels of pasta, Gina joined me in the kitchen and used the …

shrimp pasta recipe italian

Shrimp Pasta

How to Make Shrimp Pasta Thanks to Italian pasta geniuses Bella Italia, this dish has never been more mouthwatering. With their recipe, you can learn how to make this Chilli shrimp pasta Italian recipe that will make your pan dance and your tongue sing! The recipe features fresh porcini, zucchini, shrimp, and a little spice, …

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