
Risotto al salto, the crisp rice cake made from leftovers
Milanese risotto al salto: leftover saffron risotto pressed into a pan and fried until it forms a golden crisp crust, while the centre stays soft and dense.
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Milanese risotto al salto: leftover saffron risotto pressed into a pan and fried until it forms a golden crisp crust, while the centre stays soft and dense.

Cod fillets poached in a pan with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives and parsley: a light, fragrant Italian fish dish ready in half an hour.

The classic Breton galette complète: a thin buckwheat crepe with crisp lacy edges, filled with cooked ham, melting cheese and an egg with a soft runny yolk.

Vegetarian ricotta and spinach balls baked in the oven: soft in the middle, golden and crisp outside, ready in a little over half an hour with no frying.

Authentic cacio e pepe with DOP pecorino romano, toasted black pepper, and the right technique for a smooth, lump-free cream sauce.

Homemade sofficini with a simple dough and a melty filling, perfect for a quick lunch or easy dinner.

Spaghetti with pistachio pesto and breaded prawns: a refined Sicilian summer pasta ready in 30 minutes, creamy, fragrant and with a satisfying crunchy crust.

Potato gnocchi with pan-sautéed cherry tomatoes and cold stracciatella spooned on at the end: a creamy, vegetarian pasta course ready in under 25 minutes.