Spanish potato omelette, soft and classic
Spanish potato omelette with potatoes, eggs and onion: cooked in oil and flipped, soft and juicy inside. The classic Spanish one-dish meal, great cold too.
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Salmorejo, Spanish cold tomato and bread soup
Salmorejo from Córdoba: a thick, velvety cold Spanish cream of tomato, bread and extra virgin olive oil, served with hard-boiled egg and jamón. No-cook, perfect for summer.
Pasta alla checca, the Roman no-cook tomato pasta
Pasta alla checca: a no-cook sauce of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic and oil that coats the pasta without any cooking. The fresh, fast Roman summer first course.
Classic peperonata, stewed peppers with tomato
Classic peperonata with bell peppers, onion and tomato slowly cooked in oil: a soft, tasty summer side, great warm or cold and even better the next day.
Vitello tonnato, the Piedmontese veal in tuna sauce
Piedmontese vitello tonnato: thin slices of poached, chilled veal coated in a tuna sauce made with tuna, anchovies, capers and egg yolks. A summer classic to serve cold.
Quiche Lorraine, the French savoury tart with lardons
Traditional quiche Lorraine: shortcrust pastry, eggs, cream, milk and smoked lardons, with no cheese as in the original recipe. A French savoury tart to serve warm or at room temperature.
Tender Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, the Traditional Recipe
Tender traditional meatballs in tomato sauce, with ground meat, milk-soaked bread, and parmesan, slowly simmered in a basil tomato sauce.
Classic Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Coulis
Classic vanilla panna cotta, soft and silky, with a mixed berry coulis: a no-bake spoon dessert, ready in just a few minutes.
Classic Italian Crostata with Jam and Crumbly Shortcrust
The classic Italian crostata with crumbly shortcrust pastry and jam: the traditional breakfast bake, simple to make and always perfect.
Cheesy Baked Pasta with Tomato and Mozzarella
Cheesy Italian baked pasta with basil tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan: a comforting first course, perfect to make ahead.
Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Golden and Crispy
Oven roast chicken with potatoes, lemon, and herbs: golden crispy skin, juicy meat, all cooked in a single tin.
Creamy Mushroom Risotto, Perfectly Mantecato
Creamy mushroom risotto with Carnaroli rice, sautéed mixed mushrooms, and a final stir of butter and parmesan: a comforting first course.