Porcini Mushroom Pasta with Sage and Rosemary
A taste of Italy Well known all over the world for its simple yet flavoursome dishes, Italian cuisine is truly fascinating. Most of the times, a humble pasta dish can be easily transformed into a celebration of all things…
London: Polpo Covent Garden
Restaurant Review: Plopo (Covent Garden) London Inspired by the Italian bacaro (a humble Venetian restaurant serving simple food and good, young local wines), Polpo is not just a place to go for lunch: it is a place where you would…
Baby Tomato and Basil Spaghetti
Italy on a plate Living in London and dreaming of Italy: this is how I would describe myself if I would only have a few words to do it! There is something about Italy that makes it so dear to…
Greek Yogurt with Strawberries and Sichuan Pepper
A quick and easy summer recipe featuring yogurt, strawberries and pink sichuan pepper, perfect for breakfast, or even as a dessert on a hot summer day. It all started with the clasic strawbery and yogurt combination: I had…
Summer recipe: spicy tomato soup [*vegan]
This spicy tomato soup is perfect for a summer lunch. Serve it either hot or cold, accompanied with a thin slice of grilled sourdough and some lime zest. Tomatoes are in full season in the summer time, and I can’t…
Wild Garlic & Mushroom Risotto
A lovely springy risotto recipe with wild mushrooms and wild garlic. An original Italian risotto recipe suitable for lacto-vegetarians. Although it is a vegetarian dish, this risotto would definitely stand out as a main dish even for meat-lovers.
