Baked stuffed aubergines with tomato and mozzarella
Baked stuffed aubergines with tomato, mozzarella, breadcrumbs and basil: the scooped-out flesh goes back into the filling, so nothing is wasted.
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Baked supplì, crisp outside and stringy inside
Baked Roman supplì with tomato rice and a mozzarella heart: a golden crunchy crust and a filling that stretches, with no deep frying at all.
Baked ricotta and spinach balls, soft inside and golden
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.
Courgettes stuffed with ricotta, mint and lemon
Baked courgette boats filled with ricotta worked with parmesan, fresh mint and lemon zest, under a breadcrumb topping that turns crisp in the oven.
Savoury french toast with ham and melting cheese
A savoury french toast filled with cooked ham and cheese, dipped in a batter of eggs, milk and parmesan that fries into a crisp golden crust.
Andalusian gazpacho, cold tomato soup
Andalusian gazpacho: a cold soup of tomato, bell pepper, cucumber and bread blended with oil and vinegar, refreshing and no-cook, perfect for summer.
Tuscan panzanella, bread salad with tomatoes and basil
Tuscan panzanella with soaked stale bread, ripe tomatoes, red onion and basil: a humble, refreshing salad and the best way to use up leftover bread.
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.
Pan bagnat, the Niçoise tuna and vegetable sandwich
Pan bagnat, the traditional sandwich from Nice: a round roll rubbed with garlic and oil, filled with tuna, anchovies, eggs, tomatoes, olives and basil. Pressed and served cold.
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.
Baked Eggplant Meatballs, Easy and Full of Flavor
Baked eggplant meatballs that are crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, easy to make and perfect as a vegetarian starter or light dinner.
Easy potato croquettes, crisp outside and soft inside
Easy homemade potato croquettes with a crisp coating and soft centre, perfect for a starter or casual dinner.