Looking to make a truly epic sandwich? Invented in New Orleans by Sicilian immigrants at the turn of the last century, muffuletta is often referred to as the king of all Italian-style sandwiches.
Vegetarian Zucchini Omelette
Sliced, rounded or grated, zucchini can be quite versatile in the kitchen. You can even play with textures depending on the type of cooking you do. This easy vegetarian zucchini omelet is the perfect example.
Stir-Fried Zucchini and Potatoes with Tomato Sauce
Stir-fried zucchini and potatoes, commonly called zucchine e patate in Italian, is a popular, inexpensive Italian recipe that never seems to miss its target. This simple, hearty yet flavourful dish is the ultimate vegan-friendly meal. While perfect as a main, it can be used as a side with pork chops or sausages.
Filo Dough Pizza with Ham, Cheese & Potatoes
Filo sheets can prove very useful when one doesn’t have time to raise his own pizza dough. Quick and easy, this filo dough pizza recipe is inspired from the classic “pizza con patate”.
Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is one of those dishes which should be quick, simple and delicious, but is actually so easy to get all wrong. The key to get it right is all about stirring the rice regularly to ensure an even cooking.
Spicy Italian-Style Burger
This Italian-inspired burger is made with a classic polpette mix and served with spicy mayo. Offered as a meal on its own, this goodfella calls for large, oversized buns. Packed with flavour and always juicy, even when cooked until well-done, this bad boy is a trustworthy secret weapon for your grill parties.
Pasta e Piselli alla Napoletana
Pasta e piselli alla napoletana is a simple yet delicious recipe from the Campania region. This traditional dish, midway between a minestra and a pasta asciutta, is perfect for every season. Easy to make, this classic ricetta povera (poor recipe) is an exquisite and substantial everyday dish ready in 30 minutes.
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
An all-time classic of Italian cuisine, spaghetti alla puttanesca is a delicious and easy recipe from the Campania and Lazio regions. This light, yet highly flavourful tomato sauce mixed with capers, black olives and anchovies is ridiculously simple to make and always a big hit.
Eggplant Parmigiana Towers
A lighter alternative to traditional eggplant parmigiana, these single-serving eggplant towers are a wonderful summer meal. They are a much easier, faster and lighter version of the hearty traditional dish because the eggplants are grilled, not fried. Served hot or cold, this vertical rendition of the parmigiana is sure to impress your guests
Grilled Octopus
Intimidating at first glance, preparing and cooking octopus is easier than it seems. The octopus must first be boiled, then left to cool almost completely in the water in which it was cooked. It is then placed in a marinade for about half an hour to flavour the meat before it is cooked on the grill.
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