Puttanesca pizzinis
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Home-made mini pizzas topped with a rich tomato, chilli, olive, caper and artichoke mixture will spoil you for anything less. Some crumbled Gorgonzola cheese melted over the top makes a change from the usual mozzarella, and gives these pizzinis a fabulous flavour. Serve with a mixed leaf salad for a delightful lunch or snack.
Pasta carbonara
A classic Italian recipe, this is great for when you come home tired and want something quick but wholesome and delicious too.
Stracciatella (Italian Egg Drop Soup)
Recipe by:
Jo
Chicken, spinach and pasta are cooked in chicken stock until done. Egg is then drizzled into the simmering soup until set, resulting in thin strands of eggs floating in the soup.
Stracciatella with Vegetables and Chicken
Recipe by:
DOREENB
A traditional Italian soup with the addition of fresh vegetables, rice and chicken. Sprinkle with additional Pecorino Romano just before serving. Enjoy this soup with a crusty piece of bread, if desired.
Arancini (Risotto Balls)
Recipe by:
DEBMCD
A wonderful way to serve risotto. Risotto is cooked with ham and peas, then formed into balls stuffed with mozzarella, before being breaded and deep-fried.
Tomato and Two-Cheese Bruschetta
Recipe by:
Susan
A wonderfully different bruschetta recipe. Sliced bread is topped with tomato, herbs, mozzarella and Emmental cheese, before being baked to perfection. Serve as finger food, an appetiser or tray passed hors d'oeuvres.
Traditional Bruschetta
Recipe by:
DOREENB
Slices of bread are brushed with a garlic-infused olive oil, toasted and then topped with a wonderful mixture of chopped tomatoes, garlic, shallots, basil and lemon juice. Enjoy as finger food or a starter.
Tomato and Feta Bruschetta
Recipe by:
CARRIE33
A deliciously different bruschetta recipe. Toasted sourdough slices are topped with a cream cheese-feta spread, a basil-tomato topping and mozzarella. Serve as an appetiser, starter or finger food.
Michelle's Minestrone Soup
Recipe by:
Michelle Chen
Leek, carrots, courgette, green beans, celery, tomatoes, cannellini beans and macaroni are simmered together, to create this classic Italian soup. Serve with crusty bread and grated Parmesan cheese.
Garlic and Mozzarella Crostini
Recipe by:
Noelle
A new take on garlic bread. Sliced ciabatta bread is brushed with a garlic-flavoured butter, topped with mozzarella and baked until crisp and brown. Serve as a side dish, starter or enjoy as is.
Caprese Salad
Recipe by:
katquilter
The wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean are blended together in this salad. Ripe tomatoes are tossed with mozzarella, red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. The perfect Italian starter or side dish.
Incredible Kale
Recipe by:
dwieberg
A simple, yet delicious way to serve kale. Kale is wilted in a pan, then sauteed with garlic and balsamic vinegar. The perfect side dish to any meal.
Mediterranean Grilled Tomatoes
Recipe by:
STEPHEN MCNUTT
An Italian inspired appetiser that's super-easy to make and tastes fab. Slices of tomatoes are drizzed with olive oil, sprinkled with Parmesan, oregano and garlic, before being grilled to perfection.
Ribollita
Recipe by:
TINATED
This is an Italian dish of peasant origins. Ribollita literally means "re-boiled". This soup is made with beans, vegetables and soup. It's delicious and vegan-friendly. Serve for lunch or dinner.
Minestrone Soup with Sausage
Recipe by:
DOLAN1031
This minestrone soup is deliciously hearty. Sausagemeat is simmered with vegetables, pasta and kidney beans. Feel free to spice up the soup with more crushed chillies, if desired.
Italian Minestrone Soup
Recipe by:
Jackie
A classic soup, where anything and everything is thrown together in a pot. Beef mince is simmered together with vegetables, beans, macaroni in a seasoned tomato soup base. It's delicious with fresh crusty bread.
Minestra maritata (Married soup)
Recipe by:
Star Pooley
This Italian soup is also known as wedding soup. It refers to the marriage of flavours between meat and greens. In this soup beef mince meatballs are simmered with escarole and orzo. It's a delicious soup. Serve with grated Parmesan.
Italian Wedding Soup
Recipe by:
DIGGETYDOG
Also known as minestra maritata, which literally translates to married soup. Beef mince meatballs are simmered with escarole and eggs. Serve with fresh Italian bread.
Swiss Chard and Garlic Saute
Recipe by:
karen
This is an Italian-inspired recipe. Swiss chard is par-boiled, then sauteed with garlic and crushed chillies. It's the perfect side dish to any meal.