In the spiritual home of the anchovy, Pasquale Torrente’s restaurant serves simple dishes making the most of Campania’s coastal produce. Le Colonne has a long history of excellent southern Italian ...

This simple pomodoro sauce is at the base of Italian cooking. So much so that Italians refer to this dish simply as sugo, which means 'sauce'. It is possibly the most universal sauce of all and it can ...

Showy and rich, this Christmas trifle is stuffed with a velvety ricotta cream and is scented with sweet muscat wine. A lush addition to your holiday dessert repertoire and a novel way to enjoy (or ...

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 ...

Nothern Italy is where you tend to find more robust, rich and hearty examples of Italian cooking, thanks to its proximity to the Alps and large wealthy cities such as Turin and Milan. Liguria, however ...

Meanwhile, cook the veal tongue. Add the tongue to a large stock pot with the carrot, onion, celery, bay and peppercorns. Cover with water, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer very ...

Pumpkins might not be the first Italian vegetable you think of, but they’re used with aplomb in the northern reaches of the country. Often paired with game in more mountainous areas or put front and ...

Cooking at her family’s restaurant near Naples, Rosanna Marziale is spearheading the new Southern Italian cuisine, creating dishes which celebrate the traditions and specialities of the region with ...

From the blood oranges of Sicily to the fragrant bergamot grown in Calabria, Italy is well known for its oranges and other citrus fruits. Juice, zest and flesh can all be used to add a sweet, juicy ...

Some of the tastiest clams in the world can be found in Italy. There are lots of different types of these little shellfish, but in Italian cooking the most popular are Manila clams, with beautiful ...

In any country with a coastline, you’re bound to find a whole host of prawn recipes central to its cuisine. It’s no surprise, really – these sweet, juicy morsels are delicious, healthy and beautiful ...

Spongata di Natale is a round, flat, Italian Christmas cake with a thin, crunchy pastry coating, not dissimilar to a British mince pie. The sweet, sticky filling is deeply spiced and packed with nuts, ...