Respected by chefs and home cooks alike, mackerel has a distinctive flavour; it looks stunning on the plate and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. We tell you everything you need to know about ...

Schiacciata is a kind of bread traditionally made in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, in central Italy. It tastes a lot like focaccia, but unlike the focaccia made in Genoa, Schiacciata does not ...

Manuela Zangara serves up a simple and refreshing beef carpaccio recipe, perfect for summer. The key to success if to get the slices of beef as thin as possible – if you're wary about the process, you ...

Pork is one of the most widely used meats in Italian cooking, although Italian consumers remain far more likely to buy cured meats (such as salami and prosciutto) than fresh. Preparations of cooked ...

While neighbouring France and Switzerland might get all the credit when it comes to European chocolate, Italy has its own long history with the cocoa bean and can boast a number of world-renowned ...

The future of pasta, in my opinion, will be realised not only by reinventing pasta according to oneself, but by regenerating and reworking the classic accompaniments and sauces in new ways. This doesn ...

There are hundreds of different cheeses produced in Italy’s various regions, but Grana Padano is by far one of the most famous worldwide. It shares similarities with Parmesan but has notable ...

Working on his grandfather's farm, Massimo Spigaroli manages to run a Michelin-starred restaurant at the same time as his charcuterie business, which produces the best Culatello in the world. Dating ...

Lamented by the majority of children all over the world, spinach is one of those things you grow to love. Greens are all pretty good for you on the whole, but spinach is the king of healthy eating, ...

Although the risotto may be Italy's most famous rice dish, the country holds a plethora of rice recipes, both sweet and savoury. Rice first arrived in Italy via Middle Eastern invaders, and the ...

A classic, Tuscan-born tart, Torta della Nonna has to be one of the most widespread and well-known Italian desserts. Its success likely lies in its simplicity: it consists of nothing more than two ...

Filippo Trapella shares his recipe for torta di riso, a delicious Italian rice cake flavoured with candied citron, vanilla and powdered amaretti biscuits. To give the cake its traditional sticky crust ...