I put an Italian twist on a southern smoked meat by taking a Maple Bourbon pork belly recipe and replacing the bourbon with marsala to make a Maple Marsala Smoked Pork Belly.
Italy has introduced the world to its outstanding cuisine and wine but also has great cocktails. In this video, I demonstrate how to make the outstanding Italian drink, an Apertivo Spritz, a flame-colored cocktail with an orange tint and a tangy taste.
If you love limoncello then you may want to give Orangecello a try! In this short video I share how to modify the Limoncello that I made in episode 91 of POV Italian Cooking to make Orangecello.
You often have odd bits and bobs in the fridge. Use them up to make this delicious dish.
Chicken (breast or thigh), Potatoes, Leek, Onion, Salt and pepper, Vegetable oil, Sake or white wine, Sugar, Soy sauce, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Toban-jan), Water, Spring onions (chopped)
I used freeze-dried tofu in this recipe, it's very handy if you can't get fresh tofu.
Tofu, Chilli powder, Dashi granules, Noodle stock (mentsuyu), Mirin, Sake (or white wine), Soy sauce, Spring onions, Frozen prawns, Potato starch in a bit of water
Sous vide cooking (vacuum packed) is an established and trendy style done in most restaurants, even Michelin star ones. I tried to do it at home without any tools.
Spare Ribs (beef or pork), Ziploc bag, Salt & Pepper, Fajita BBQ sauce, Sugar & honey combined, Red wine, Garlic, herbs
One of the most popular recipes in my cooking lessons that will be finished no matter how much you make. Cooking time is about 35 minutes, plus extra for soaking.
Aubergines, Seasonings:, Soy sauce, Vinegar, Sugar, Sake or Chinese cooking wine, Sesame oil, Vegetable oil, Ginger , Garlic, Sesame seeds, Dried chili , Chives (optional)
Chicken thighs on the bone, Carrot (medium), Onion, Chestnut mushrooms, Lemon, Salt & pepper, White wine, Water, Single cream, Plain flour & olive oil paste
Sprinkle with crushed rice crackers for a lovely crunchy topping.
Leeks (medium), Chicken breast fillets (medium), Pancetta or bacon, Double cream, Chicken stock cube, Hot water, Salt & pepper, Sake or white wine, Parmigiano reggiano, Breadcrumbs, Parsley, Rice crackers with peanuts (kakinotane)
Stuff the peppers cut into curved bowl shapes so that the filling stays put - this is the end of whole stuffed peppers where they're not actually stuffed!
Peppers (green and yellow), Minced pork, Salt & pepper, Onion, Carrot, Garlic, Soy sauce, Chicken stock granules, Egg yolk, Breadcrumbs, Flour, Sauce:, White wine, Tomato ketchup, Worcester sauce, Sesame seeds
Adding the sushi vinegar at the end gives an extra good kick.
Chicken thighs, Chinese leaves, Carrot, Sake, Salt & pepper, Potato starch, Vegetable oil, Sauce:, Oyster sauce, Chicken stock powder, Water, Sugar, Soy sauce, Pepper, Sesame oil, Sushi vinegar, Potato starch in a bit of water
Traditional cuisine from Alsace, France. Originally fermented cabbage was a preserved food. Sour cabbage is often eaten in Alsace and Germany, once you get used to it, you'll be addicted to it!
Cabbage (sweetheart), Onion, Sausages, Bacon rashers, Garlic, Olive oil, Salt and pepper, White wine, White wine vinegar, Cumin (if you have), Bay leaf (if you have), Wholegrain mustard
This is an amazing collaboration of miso soup and teriyaki chicken! My photo shows when I made it for two but my recipe is for one.
Hot water, Miso (red or mixed), Fish stock cube, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Chicken breast fillet, Salt & pepper, Soy sauce, Sugar, Sake, Mirin, Vegetable oil, Leek, Spring onion, Egg noodles
Cacciatore is a recipe dating back to Italian hunting times, so originally it must have been a dish using wild ingredients. Nowadays it's a trendy recipe.
Chicken thighs on the bone (with skin), Flour, Onion , Garlic, Red pepper, Tinned tomatoes (or 3 fresh), Mushrooms, Celery, Capers, Olive oil, Chicken stock, White wine, Salt & pepper, Dried oregano
Just three main ingredients - so quick and easy but so delicious!
Lettuce, Tofu (firm), Egg, Chicken stock, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Noodle broth (mentsuyu), Sesame oil, Potato starch in a bit of water
You needs lots of lemon juice and lemons. It might seem too sour but it will definitely build up your appetite. Make lots, it's wonderful for entertaining at home!
Chicken breast fillets, Salt & pepper, Flour, Olive oil, Butter, Onion, Garlic, White wine, Chicken stock, Capers, Lemon juice, Lemon (sliced), Fresh parsley
This recipe doesn't use chilli bean sauce, the spiciness comes from the pickled green chilli peppers.
Pickled green chilli peppers (medium hot), Carrot (medium), Green beans, Swede, Minced Pork, Tofu, Chicken stock, Soy sauce, Sake (or white wine), Mirin, Sesame oil, Miso (red), Sugar, Potato starch in a bit of water
Just put all the ingredients in a foil wrap, drizzle some seasoning and steam bake. So quick and simple yet so delicious.
Cod fillets, Salt & pepper, Carrot (small), Cherry tomatoes, Mushrooms (shimeji, enoki or ordinary), Spring onions, White wine, Thyme, Rosemary, Butter, Soy sauce, Salt (Maldon), Olive oil, Lime juice
The celery is so lovely and crunchy, you won't be able to stop eating it!
Celery, Minced pork, Spring onions, Ginger, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Potato starch (in a bit of water), Sesame oil, Seasonings:, Chinese soup stock, soy sauce, Sake, Oyster sauce
You need plenty of sweetcorn and lots and lots of peas.
Chicken thigh, Tinned sweetcorn , Onion (medium), Green peas, Salt & pepper, Chicken stock cube, Water, White wine, Soy sauce, Potato starch in a bit of water, Egg
A traditional Portuguese dish eaten at home, and great for clearing any leftover vegetables in the fridge.
Olive oil, Chorizo, Onion (medium), Garlic, Bay leaves, Salt & pepper, Tomato puree, Peri peri sauce, Wine (white or red), Frozen green peas, Frozen vegetables, Tomato (medium), Eggs
Recipes using shellfish are quite quick to cook, it's almost nature's fast food. Shellfish also has plenty of Vitamin B which is quite difficult to get elsewhere, so eat more shellfish!
Clams, Tomato sauce, White wine, Salt & pepper, Butter, Linguine, Flat parsley (finely chopped)
Tinned mackerel in teriyaki sauce is actually delicious enough to eat as it is, and it almost tastes the same as Japanese 'kabayaki' once you add some water.
Tinned mackerel in teriyaki sauce, Onion, Beansprouts, Spring onion, Eggs, Water, Vegetable oil, Red chilli slices (optional)
The sauce sticks wonderfully to the chicken wings, you'll find you can eat so many(*^^*)! Get stuck in with your fingers, they're irresistible hot or cold. Your friends will love you if you take this to their party!
Smoked pork belly, Pointed cabbage leaves, Onion, Green pepper, Red pepper, Spring onions, Eggs, Sauce:, Granulated sugar, Soy sauce, Sake or white wine, Mirin, Dashi stock granules, Hot water
