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Monkfish skewers

Monkfish kebabs

Kebabs make practical finger food, especially in outdoor situations like barbecues or at parties: thanks to the sticks they are easy to eat without a plate and can be easily transported from one place to another. This recipe wants to be an alternative to the most common meat-kebabs, a delicious fish-based course than can be served as an appetiser or as a 'secondo', depending on the quantities. Have fun cooking and feel free to add your personal touch to the recipe!

Mussels 'alla Tarantina'

Mussels 'alla Tarantina'

'Cozze alla tarantina' is a typical seafood specialty from the Pugliese culinary tradition. Tempting and aromatic, its main ingredients are mussels, garlic, parsley, oil, pepper, tomatoes and white wine. Although very easy to prepare, you'll be astonished by the result! A true gourmet course that can be served as an appetiser or as a one pot dish with toasted homemade bread.

Octopus carpaccio with asparagus

Octopus carpaccio with asparagus

Octopus is a very common mollusc found in all seas, as well as in the Mediterranean too. Rich in proteins and low in cholesterol and fats, it can be prepared in many ways. Carpaccio is a method of 'cooking' fish or meat without having to use a heat source, by just marinating it in salt or lemon. Since the process of making it at home is quite time consuming, a very handy option is to use pre-marinated octopus, like the one Medusa makes.  

Octopus delicacies with citrus fruit

Octopus delicacies with citrus fruit

Octopus and potato salad is a typical Mediterranean recipe, very common in coastal areas, where octopus is fished and consumed a lot. Despite being very low in calories, this seafood dish won't leave you feeling hungry: its taste and consistency will pamper your taste buds and make you feel satisfied. This particular recipe can be served lukewarm in winter or cold in summer.

 
Parmesan cheese flan with almonds & vegetables

Parmesan cheese flan with almonds & vegetables

This parmesan cheese flan with almonds and vegetables makes a refined main-course (replacing meat or fish dishes) or a delicate, appetising entrée, ideal for all dinners with friends and family! Contrary to common belief, flans are not that difficult to prepare and we'll prove it to you!

Piadina with fennel, salmon and almonds

Piadina with fennel, salmon and almonds

Fresh, savoury, light, smooth and crunchy at the same time, rich in nutrients and beautiful to look at: this is our piadina with fennel, salmon and almonds! A delicious dish, ideal in winter when both oranges and fennels are in season. Serve it as an entrée or eat it as a light snack - and prepare to experience a divine taste!

Pork fillet with laurel leaves

Pork fillet with laurel leaves

A great main course for meat lovers who want to add a seasonal taste
Potato pie with cheese & anchovies

Potato pie with melted cheese & anchovies

Here comes another very versatile recipe: be it as part of a buffet at a party or at the beginning of a meal, or as a main course, this dish will be a real delight for your taste buds! You can either serve it warm or cold, with veggies or light fish-based dishes, your guests will love it! Thanks to its consistency, it also makes a nice 'take away food' for your lunch at work, for an outing with friends or family, or for your children to take to school as a snack!

Prune salmon slices

Prune salmon slices

Here comes quite an unusual but delicious recipe featuring a healthy, yummy fish that is a great source of omega 3: salmon. Its rich, rounded flavour goes well with the sweet-sour flavour of the prunes, shallots and white wine reduction, offering your taste buds a real gourmet experience! Quick and easy to make, this dish can be enjoyed anytime, but thanks to its elegant nature it also makes the perfect choice for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.

Ricotta pudding with tomato pesto

Ricotta pudding with tomato pesto

Ever thought of making a savoury pudding instead of the more run-of-the-mill sweet ones? With this recipe we present an original, creamy custard, made of two of the most famous Italian cheeses and topped off with a special sun-dried tomato pesto. Very versatile, you can serve it both as an appetiser or as a main course, accompanied by vegetables and crunchy croutons.

Roastbeef with balsamic vinegar

Roast beef with Balsamic Vinegar

Traditional and original both at the same time, what makes this roast beef recipe stand out is its topping, made of a balsamic vinegar reduction and Parmigiano Reggiano slivers. This delicate, tender meat can be served hot or at room temperature and its leftovers can be enjoyed the next day too. Ideal as a main course, it also makes a good choice for a picnic or a buffet.

Salmon carpaccio with leek and chives

Salmon carpaccio with leek and chives

Salmon is one of the richest and most nutritious fish, with its high content of omega 3, proteins, amino acids and healthy fats. In summer, when it's too hot to bake it or grill it, there's another way of enjoying it, without needing to eat it raw: Carpaccio! If you combine it with cream, leek, chives and lemon zest, as we suggest in this recipe, a mouth-watering delicacy is created! 

 
Salted codfish balls

Salted codfish balls

'Baccalà' is the Italian name for dried and salted codfish, an essential ingredient in many culinary traditions. Worldwide, Portugal ranks number one in its consumption, but Italy follows closely after with its many traditional recipes: 'baccalà alla lucana', 'alla cosentina', 'alla siciliana', etc.. Because of the preservation process, this fish needs many hours of soaking to get rid of the salt and to rehydrate the flesh. Here we suggest a simple, delicious recipe, something children will love and an ideal buffet component too!

Tuna with Salsa Verde

Sicilian Style Tuna with Salsa Verde

In this recipe, the sea and the mountains meet to bring forth new tastes: in fact, our suggested tuna steak dish is dressed with a tipical 'mountain sauce', salsa verde. Its origins are to be found in the north of Italy, and in particular in Piedmont, where it is called 'bagnet vert'. Traditionally served with boiled meat, this sauce has become popular and it now compliments many other dishes such as appetizers, vegetables or, like in this recipe, fish. 

 
Steamed crayfish marinated in pink pepper

Steamed crayfish marinated in pink pepper with Gastronomic Glaze

Here comes an up-market, elegant recipe that all your guests will appreciate! If you thought that cooking crayfish was hard, we want you to reconsider and allow us to show you how to prepare a delicious dish with it in a very short time! Serve it as part of a buffet, as an appetiser, or make bigger portions for a gourmet main course!

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