When I was in Altamura, in Puglia, I worked with a family of bakers who all lived in the same big house. Each part of the family had its own living-room and kitchen. I went back home with them one day and four different families were cooking four different... read recipe
AMAZING ASPARAGUS FOUR WAYS Asparagus is the first vegetable of spring, and an absolute joy to eat. These quick little recipes are some of my favorite ways to prepare it. Make sure you try them all - they're equally good. Steamed Asparagus and Quick Tomato... read recipe
Mix everything together in a bowl and season to taste. from Happy Days with the Naked Chef read recipe
There are certain winning combos that work every time; best friends that will never let you down and give you big bang for your buck. This recipe is easy to scale up so adapt it for however many people you've got coming round. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas... read recipe
Knock up this tasty cocktail while you're cooking dinner: Whiz the berries and vodka in a blender with a splash of cold water and the lime juice. Once well mixed, divide between 2 glasses and enjoy. read recipe
It's always worth making your own bread sauce - it's so easy. Don't think you can cheat and use a shop-bought one; it just won't taste the same. 1) Peel the onion, leaving it whole, then spike it with the cloves. 2) Put the spiked onion into a medium... read recipe
The word 'bruschetta' comes from the Italian word 'bruscare', which basically means to char. As long as you've got some raw garlic to rub on the 'pane bruscato' (toasted bread) and some good olive oil, you can make bruschetta. Anything you put on top after... read recipe
This recipe makes the perfect Boxing Day breakfast to share with family or friends. Fire up the oven an hour or so before you're ready to cook. When the temperature has reached between 180°C and 200°C (check with your thermometer) and the smoke and flames... read recipe
For me (and Italians would kill me for saying this), tiramisù is the coolest trifle in the world. The Venetians don't really have many desserts, but this is a classic. It's usually dead simple and all about the sponge, the coffee and the cream, but I think... read recipe
Pop a sugar cube into each of the 6 old-fashioned champagne glasses. Add a few drops of angostura bitters to each cube, then top with a splash of brandy. If you like, use a zester or speed peeler to peel thin strips of orange peel and add a couple to each... read recipe