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.
It can be difficult to make a perfect hard-boiled egg that has a creamy yolk and a tender white. Overcooking a hard-boiled egg, which is easy to do, results in a chalky and sometimes greenish yolk, a rubbery egg white and a slightly sulfuric taste. In this video I demonstrate how I use my sous vide to get the perfect hard-boiled egg.
Who doesn’t love the sight and smell of Italian Sausages sizzling on a flat top griddle next to a mound of Peppers and Onions? The sound of the griddle covered by the medley of peppers, sausages and shredded potatoes over ghee butter in this video will make you drool!
Sizzling extra thick angus sirloin steaks infused with flavor from a tequila, lime, cilantro and garlic marinade. These thick, meaty steaks are sizzling on a flat top griddle with shredded potatoes simmering in ghee butter on one side and tequila lime marinated mushrooms on the other.
If you want a truly decadent bread then make the Chocolate, Fig Banana Bread in this video. Every slice of this quick bread delivers a mix of flavors that partner together for a slice of heaven.
Traditional humus is made from garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), tahini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and other flavorful ingredients. This outstanding spread dates back to Egypt in the 13th century and remains a popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. See how
Brasato al Barolo is savoury, tender beef slowly braised in a rich and full-flavoured Italian wine. Watch now to see how to make this dish in the latest video from POV Italian Cooking.
Meatballs can be used many different ways and accompany a huge variety of dishes. When stuffed with cheese, as they are in this video, they became a decadent, savoury treat that is hard to describe because they are just so good. See my Cheese Stuffed Meatball recipe in the latest video from POV Italian Cooking.
The Roasted Red Pepper Semolina Focaccia recipe in the latest video from POV Italian Cooking is packed full of flavor but still an easy bread to make at home. This Italian flatbread will be your favorite after just one bite!
What to do with all that leftover Christmas turkey? Don’t waste the turkey that took you hours to prepare! Transform the traditional American Christmas turkey leftovers into an amazing Italian dish by making Turkey Bolognese! See how to use your leftover turkey in Episode 71 of POV Italian Cooking
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
It’s easy to enhance flavor of shrimp while pairing it with pasta in a single dish, Shrimp Puttanesca. This history of puttanesca sauce is interesting as it was developed in Naples by prostitutes to lure in potential customers who were hungry but also interested in other services.
Baked Brie is the perfect mix of savory sweet wrapped in the crispy fluff of a puff pastry that provides the ultimate combination of flavor and texture. This ideal appetizer is extremely easy to make but guaranteed to the top crowd pleaser at a party. See how to make Baked Brie in this video where
If bacon were a butterfly, then pork belly would be the caterpillar. Rubbed with a mix of spices before spending the night in the refrigerator so the flavors permeate the meat. Warmed to room temperature then baked at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. The sound of this sizzling pork belly will make you H
Ciabatta bread, a classic Italian bread, was developed in response to the French Baguette that had spread across the country. Ciabatta is Italian word meaning slipper which also describes the shape and thickness of the bread. See how to make it at https://youtu.be/TzH7DEHlRcU
Italia-Americana pork recipe is possible! Smoked Porchetta in POV Italian Cooking episode 54. Dry rub on the outside & rosemary, sage & garlic on the inside. Few hours in the smoker & a great dinner!
Osso Buco, which translates as “hole of bone” is pure meaty awesomeness. Placing on a bed of risotto or polenta pays tribute to Osso Buco’s roots and takes this Italian comfort food to another level. Traditionally, Osso Buco is made with veal but see how I make Beef Osso Buco, a carnivorous wreath.
A frittata is the perfect dish for breakfast or brunch because it can be made with a huge array of ingredients. It also makes excellent leftovers so that you can make several days’ worth of breakfast at once. The pairing of green and red bell peppers with cheese curds combine with the savory eggs t
The inviting and intricate fragrances of baking bread and basil pesto combine to set an expectation that can only be met by a slice of Pesto Bread. This bread, with a brilliant green tint from the pesto, will impress your friends with the powerful burst of flavor and wonderful crust. See how to make.
A simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, chicken stock and lemon juice envelop chicken cutlets in the traditional Chicken Piccata recipe made in episode 101 of POV Italian Cooking. Though Chicken Piccata is an impressive dish, it can be made in about 20 minutes, making it the perfec
Looking for an easy alternative to a traditional seafood boil? Need a simple recipe that works for both fresh or frozen seafood?
If so, you need to see my Easy Seafood Pot recipe in episode 108 of POV Italian Cooking
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).
Originally an Italian peasant dish but now an Italian-American comfort food, Pasta e Fagioli is fairly quick to make and packed with flavor. See how to make pasta and bean soup in Episode 78
Burgers sizzling on the grill is the definitive sound of summer in America. Hamburgers with 80 lean meat and 20 fat, that are featured in this video, makes juicier, more flavorful Burgers. A heavy coating of course kosher salt, pepper and other seasonings make for an unbelievable salt-crusted sear.
Does it look like you’ve been watching a super sad movie and crying over your cutting board when chopping onions? In this video from POV Italian Cooking, Amber Williams shares her tip to preventing tears while cutting an onion
Every culture around the world has some type of flatbread that dates back to the oldest recorded history. One popular flatbread with a Naan which was first recorded by an Indian poet back in 1300 AD. Naan is traditionally made in a tandoor oven with very high heat. You can make a homemade version
Did you know that hummus is extremely simple to make? If you enjoy the taste of hummus then see how it is made in this episode of POV Italian Cooking. This base recipe of hummus can be flavored per your main dish, as a plating item or as a standalone appetizer.
garbanzo beans, olive oil, See video for ingredients!
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.
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
It's a great crunchy dish because of the kohlrabi.
King prawns, Kohlrabi, Carrot, Celery, Red onion, Cress, Mint or coriander, Dressing:, Fish sauce, Water, Vinegar or lemon juice, Granulated sugar, Garlic, Chilli flakes
Make lots but you'll eat all of it...your bowl will be empty straightaway. It's perfect as a side dish but also goes well with fish or other main dishes.
American fried chicken really gets your tastebuds going. Forget about calories and slimming, let's have this dish and enjoy it! KFC is good, but homemade is even better!
Chicken thighs, Lemon squeezed and sliced, Black peppercorns, Bayleaf, Granulated sugar, Salt, Yogurt, Milk, Plain flour, Garlic powder, Chilli powder, Paprika, Salt & pepper, Vegetable oil for frying
Beetroot and edamame both have a very vibrant colour. You might think it's too vivid but it's a great combination. In fact, while making the video, I was eating from the plate and before I realised it, it was half finished!
Beetroot, Lemon, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, Edamame beans (defrosted), Stilton cheese, Walnuts, Black pepper
Aubergine , King prawns, White fish fillet (like cod), Ginger, Spring onions or shallots, Flour, Dashi broth, Soy sauce, Finely grated mooli, Salt & pepper, Vegetable oil, Egg white
It's a really typical British pudding, with added apple.
Apple, Raisins, Orange zest, Orange juice, Brown sugar, Cinnamon, Apple preserve or apple jelly, White bread slices, Butter, Milk, Double cream, Eggs, Vanilla extract, Butter on top, Demerara sugar on top, Toffee sauce or golden syrup
I tried making this with soy sauce or dashi granules but then I tried it with Dashida (a Korean seasoning) and it made my previous efforts look so bad!
You often have filo pastry left in your freezer, so you can use it all up in this recipe.
Granny Smith apples, Royal Gala apples, Granulated sugar, Cinammon powder, Butter, Custard:, Plain flour, Egg, Milk, Soaking liquid for the filo:, Butter (for baking)
I made this in a heart shape this time specially for Valentine's Day. Originally, it was just a butter cake but I prefer to make it as a light airy sponge cake because there is cream in this recipe.
Unsalted butter, Golden marzipan, Eggs, Caster sugar, Sponge flour , Raspberry jam (unseeded), Butter cream:, Icing sugar, Syrup:, Granulated or caster sugar, Hot water, Grand Marnier
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)
A general rule: half a nori sheet, 80g sushi rice placed with a 2cm gap across the top; the cucumber should be 1cm square long strips - then it should work out fine (probably).
Hot cooked rice, Sushi vinegar, Nori sheets, Cucumber
When I made the Portuguese Meringue Cheesecake called Morotov, I was inspired to make this ultra fluffy version. But, it was not a cake, it just stopped at a meringue. If I'd made a bit more effort, it would have been wonderful - help please!
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
Adding a touch of lemon juice to the liquid from boiled red cabbage will make it more red than blue. Adding the boiled egg in now will give a lovely purple shade!
Blend the mackerel to make an instant pate. Delicious when spread on toast. Traditional pates use butter but this time I used cream cheese which makes it much milder.
After many years of trial and error, I finally succeeded to make this okonomiyaki crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It's just like the ones you really enjoy in a restaurant!
Broccoli is a superfood, I used it with tofu in this dish. The peanut satay sauce that you can buy at a supermarket as a substitute for sesame makes it easy to prepare this dish. It's both healthy and easy to cook.
Cooked rice, Sardines in Oil (tin), Spring onions, Potato starch or cornflour, Vegetable oil for frying, Mayonnaise, Cayenne pepper, Lemon wedges, Seasonings, Soy sauce, Grated ginger, Sake or white wine
A quick and trendy starter to show off to your guests!
Apples, (Cox, Braeburn, Golden delicious), Egg, Parmigiano reggiano, Gherkins or cornichons, Extra virgin olive oil, White balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice), Walnuts or pecan nuts, Salt & pepper
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.)
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
