The aroma that emanates when making Cacciucco on the stove is only bested by the taste! In episode 100 of POV Italian Cooking, I make Cacciucco, an Italian fish stew that originated in the coastal towns in the Tuscany and Liguria regions. The monkfish, red snapper, clams, mussels, shrimp and calama
Risotto doesn't always have to be the star of a dinner menu, it can also serve as a great bed for another dish which it does in episode 106 of POV Italian Cooking where I make a simple Beef Tomato Risotto. This risotto serves as the bed upon which Beef Osso Buco will rest in the next episode (#107).
Pane al Pomodoro (Tomato Bread) is an orange colored savory artisan bread that is packed full of flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes combined with a small amount of sautéed garlic and shallots make for an incredible taste while also making for a visually stunning bread. See how to make Pane al Pomodoro (Tom
Parmesan Pomodoro sauce is sweet, savory, and packs a parmesan punch. This sauce is simple to make and great with spaghetti, in lasagna or as a topping to juicy meatballs. Parmesan pomodoro does sound fancy and taste amazing but it is incredibly easy to make. See how I make Parmesan Pomodoro in th
You can easily make this on toast if you don't have pitta bread. It's quick because you're using store-cupboard ingredients, and the kids love the sweet sauce!
You can oven bake or grill this, simply roll up and cook thin slices of aubergine with lots of cheese, it's guaranteed to make you feel good and warm all over.
It is a fancy dessert that you can make super easily. The cooking time does not include time to freeze the cherry tomatoes in advance, nor the time for chilling.
Using Branston pickle means there is absolutely no seasoning required apart from ketchup. Oooops, it's not a secret anymore....
Chicken breast fillet, Egg, Soy sauce, Black pepper, Cornflour , Flour, Oil for frying, Peppers (red and green), Onion, Chicken stock, Branston pickle, Tomato ketchup, Cornflour in a bit of water, Sesame oil, Sesame seeds
Cabbage, Onion, Garlic, Chorizo, Paprika powder (if you like), Potatoes (medium), Tinned tomatoes, Chicken stock, Olive oil, Salt & pepper, Eggs, Creme fraiche, Your favourite bread as a side
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)
Mozzarella caprese is delicious but a bit watery. Put tomatoes in an oven to make them semi 'sundried' and you'll have a tastier (and not so wet) caprese!
I saw a recipe in Tesco for making a foolproof macaroni cheese, so I gave it a go. Like lasagne that tastes better the next day, this was certainly more delicious the day after. It's ideal to make for a party.
Macaroni, Meat (chicken, bacon, meatballs, etc.), Vegetables (onion, broccoli, etc.), Olive oil or butter, Garlic, Tinned tomatoes (chopped), Mascarpone cheese, Hard cheese (Cheddar, Red Leicester, etc.)
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
This is a very traditional home recipe from Spain.
Chorizo, Potatoes (medium), Romano pepper, Onion, Garlic, Tomatoes (medium), Olive oil, Dried Chilli, Paprika, Bay leaves, White wine vinegar, Salt & pepper, Hot water
Simmered in a tomato sauce, this delicious dish will fill you up but it's still refreshing.
Chinese leaves bunch, Minced beef & pork, Bacon rashers, Onion, Potato starch or cornflour, Cooked rice, Egg, Nutmeg, Salt & pepper, Bay leaf, Tinned tomatoes, Stock cube, Hot water, Wholegrain mustard, Potato starch in a bit of water
Let's survive the hot days with some delicious cold pasta!
Tomatoes (medium), Piquillo pepper, Green pepper, Onion, Cucumber, Garlic, Baguette or bread slice, Water, Vinegar, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt & pepper, Cumin powder, Spaghetti, Salt for the pasta
You get a lovely aroma of grilled cauliflower and the fennel. If you roast the garlic, it will be even better.
Cauliflower (small), Fennel, Garlic, Cherry tomatoes or baby plum tomatoes, Baby spinach, Salt, Extra virgin olive oil, A Capers in vinegar, A Wholegrain mustard, A White vinegar, A Sea salt, A Extra virgin olive oil
Cod cheeks are very delicious and quite reasonable to buy because not many people use it. It has a lot of collagen (good for your skin) and makes a lovely soup with tomatoes.
Cod cheeks, Onion , Garlic , Anchovy fillets, Tomato, Olive oil, White wine, Salt & pepper, Lemon juice, Capers
I was actually trying to adapt a Portuguese sponge cake but the result was quite disappointing, but I discovered a rescue recipe online, so here it is!
Avocado (beauty serum) and salmon (good for collagen) are both known for their health-giving properties, so this is just a perfect dish. You don't need to cook anything, so it's ideal if you're in a hurry.
Avocado, Smoked salmon, Finely chopped onion, Cherry tomatoes, Extra virgin olive oil, Lemon juice, Dill for the garnish
Your favourite sausages, Potatoes (medium), Carrot (medium), Parsnip, Gravy:, Vegetable oil, Onion (large), Green pepper, Green beans, Tomato (medium), Soy sauce, Mirin, Chicken stock cube, Pork stock cube, Tomato ketchup, Potato starch in a bit of water
A mix of French and Chinese cooking but they work really well together!
Cod fillets, Yellow pepper, Green pepper, Onion, Tomato (medium), Garlic puree, Vinegar, Tomato ketchup, Soy sauce, Mirin, Chicken stock cube, Sugar, Water, Potato starch in a bit of water
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
Asparagus. The earth is wonderful because such a delicious food grows here. But even if you want to make something with asparagus, recipes are limited. Asparagus goes great with pasta. It is surprisingly delicious.
It's a mix of Chinese and Italian flavours and works better with rice rather than pasta.
MInced pork, Chicken stock granules, Tinned tomatoes (227g), Sesame oil, Sugar, Soy sauce, Miso (red), Chinese chilli bean sauce, Tofu, Green beans, Mushrooms, Carrot (medium), Leek, Onion (medium), Potato starch in a bit of water
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
Even when it's hot and you don't have an appetite, you must eat properly. Enjoy cold ramen noodles which are full of vitamins, carbohydrates and protein to keep you full and well!
Sugar, Vinegar, Soy sauce, Sake or white wine, Sesame oil, Oyster sauce, Lemon juice, Ramen noodles, Mustard, Toppings:, Cucumber, omelette, ham, tomato, etc..., Nuts, Sesame seeds
Sweet and hot will definitely get your mouth watering.
Mackerel fillets, Edamame beans, Spring onions, Garlic (finely chopped), Ginger (finely chopped), Chinese chilli bean sauce, Tomato ketchup, Sugar, Chicken soup, Sake (or white wine), Potato starch or cornflour, Potato starch in a bit of water, Salt & pepper
It only takes 10 minutes to make this dish, quick as a flash.
French beans, Baby plum tomatoes, Salt for boiling, Sweet miso vinegar:, Your favourite miso paste, Sushi vinegar, Sugar, Dashi powder, White sesame seeds
It's similar to a Ratatouille in France, but the point is that caponata is sweet and sour with sugar and vinegar. It is best to put it on bread and eat it.
Aubergine, Tomatoes (medium), Onion, Garlic, Capers, Olives (green), Olive oil, Salt and pepper, Fresh chilli, Sugar, Vinegar, Basil
Grill bread slices like pizzas, with lots of cheese and any leftover ingredients in the fridge. So quick to make so ideal for lunch or a late evening snack.
Sliced bread, Mayonnaise, Tomato sauce (home made or ready), Your favourite toppings, Mozzarella cheese for pizza, Parmigiano reggiano & parsley (optional), Salt & pepper
You get a whole new view with this piled-up chicken dish.
Tomato, Chicken thighs with skin on , Cream cheese, Salt & pepper, Potato starch or cornflour, To make the sauce, Light soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar, Sake, Garlic, Sesame seeds
This recipe is easy if you can find passata from the top Italian brand Cirio which makes a deep tasting tomato sauce in seconds. It goes really well with the black pasta (made with squid ink).
Garlic (finely chopped), Passata, Green beans, Black penne (cooked), King prawns, Olive oil, Salt & pepper
Long pasta, Chicken thigh, Cod, Prawns, Squid or mussels, Garlic, White wine, Anchovy fillets, Peppers in oil (optional), Tomato, Olives, Saffron, Paprika, Fish or chicken stock cube, Lemon, Olive oil, Salt
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
All the ingredients were in my fridge. The flavour of the bacon and the sweet onions give it a nice touch. The dressing is so simple with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
