Seared sesame-crusted tuna
Seared tuna in a sesame crust, marinated in soy and cooked just a few moments per side: crisp outside and pink in the centre. A quick, modern fish main course.
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Salt-baked sea bass, oven-roasted in a salt crust
Salt-baked sea bass cooked in a coarse salt crust: the flesh stays moist and tasty, scented with lemon and herbs in the belly. A simple, showstopping fish main course.
Tender Grilled Octopus with the Double-Cooking Method
Grilled octopus made with the double-cooking method: first simmered until tender, then marinated and grilled for a crisp crust. A light, summery seafood main course with real wow factor.
Sicilian pasta con le sarde with sardines and fennel
Palermo-style pasta con le sarde: bucatini with fresh sardines, wild fennel, raisins, pine nuts and anchovies, scented with saffron and finished with toasted breadcrumbs.
Ligurian trofie al pesto with potatoes and green beans
Trofie al pesto with potatoes and green beans, the traditional Ligurian recipe: fresh pasta and vegetables boiled together and dressed with Genoese pesto. A fragrant, genuine first course.
Seafood spaghetti allo scoglio with mussels and clams
Spaghetti allo scoglio with mussels, clams, prawns and squid, tossed in a light sauce of cherry tomatoes, garlic and parsley. The seafood first course of summer Sundays.
Sicilian Pasta alla Norma with Fried Eggplant and Ricotta Salata
Sicilian pasta alla Norma with fried eggplant, basil tomato sauce, and grated ricotta salata: a simple, generous first course.
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana, Cheesy and Full of Flavor
Classic eggplant parmigiana with fried eggplant, basil tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked until golden and bubbling.
Roman baked rice-stuffed tomatoes
Roman rice-stuffed tomatoes: the raw rice cooks in the oven inside the tomatoes, soaking up their juice, with potatoes all around. A summer dish, even better cold.
Neapolitan eggplant a funghetto
Neapolitan eggplant a funghetto: diced eggplant fried and then tossed in the pan with cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil. A tasty summer side, good warm or at room temperature.
Zucchini alla scapece, fried and marinated with mint
Neapolitan zucchini alla scapece: zucchini slices fried and marinated in oil, vinegar, garlic and fresh mint. A summer sweet and sour side, even better after a few hours.
Homemade Genovese Pesto with Basil and Pine Nuts
Homemade Genovese pesto with basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and pecorino: creamy, fragrant, and ready in minutes, no cooking required.