Notes about Recipes in this book

• Bruschetta

  • Ganga108 on September 26, 2023

    Classic, simple bruschetta with garlic and oil.

• Tomato and basil bruschetta

  • Ganga108 on September 26, 2023

    The classic bruschetta served in cafes the world over (it seems :-). Best with very ripe, juicy, home grown or market tomatoes. Celebrates the taste of Summer.

• Grilled tomatoes

  • Ganga108 on September 26, 2023

    Simple grilled tomatoes - we make this a lot each Summer, an easy addition to any meal, using home grown tomatoes.

• Insalata Caprese

  • Ganga108 on September 26, 2023

    No better salad for lunch in Summer.

• La ribollita

  • debkellie on April 01, 2015

    As its cooling down for Autumn, thought this might make a nice way to "clear up" the fridge before heading away for Easter.. very tasty. And I let it rest overnight to enhance flavours, as she suggested.

• Baked swordfish Siciliana

  • treay on January 26, 2026

    Easy to prepare, quite healthy and delicious! Here served with Avocado, green leaf and Parmesan crumb salad.

• Fagioli all'uccelletto

  • Ganga108 on September 27, 2023

    I love this simple dish and it is made each Winter/Early Spring. Sometimes with variations. I like to cook it in the oven, covered with foil. Opening the foil - oh the aromas.

• Pizza quattro stagioni

  • treay on November 14, 2024

    A really nice pizza recipe that somehow makes you feel like you're eating a healthy meal because of all the vegetables on it...

• Grissini

  • Ganga108 on September 27, 2023

    Such fun making Grissini. Somehow I find them addictive. We love them with soup in winter too.

• Spaghetti aglio e olio

  • Ganga108 on September 29, 2023

    We first started making this dish in the hectic times when the kids were at school, and we were working long hours. Such an easy dish to prepare with a salad. Everyone loved it. It is still a great standby. (We don't use quite as much garlic as this recipe, and sometimes leave the chilli out, or increase it, depending on mood.)

• Penne all'arrabbiata

  • Applepie24 on November 19, 2014

    The recipe calls for whole dried chillies. Also the garlic used is in my opinion too much. You really only need one clove. You will need a very large saucepan.

• Spaghetti alla puttanesca

  • treay on February 17, 2025

    One of our favourite pasta recipes. It's easy to make and is delightful. The saltiness of some ingredients together with the piquant tomato sauce, makes it very appetizing.

• Strawberries with balsamic vinegar

  • Ganga108 on September 30, 2023

    The key to this dish is not letting the vinegar overpower the dish. So easily done, go cautiously.

• Cassata

  • treay on November 10, 2024

    My husband has made this cake plenty of times and it's lovely.

• Fresh pear tart

  • treay on November 15, 2024

    This Italian recipe is simple to cook and it is just gorgeous. We had friends for dinner and was able to make it the previous night. Just make sure you serve it at room temperature. You will make it over and over again.