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The ultimate guide to pasta shapes

By Peter Begg • July 17, 2015 • In Around the world, How to, Italian, Pasta, Store cupboard

an array of different pasta shapes and colours

The shape pasta dough takes after it’s made will make all the difference to how it’s served. Here is a guide to all the pasta shapes you’ll ever need.

A guide to smoked paprika

By Jamie magazine • July 16, 2015 • In Around the world, How to, Store cupboard

smoked paprika rice dish with vegetables

Paprika is one of our favourite spices. To really understand how to use smoked paprika, though, it’s important to understand the different varieties.

What to eat on Canada Day

By Mardi Michels • June 30, 2015 • In Around the world, Outdoor dining, Special occasions

canada day burger with a canadian flag on top

Canada Day is a time for friends and family getting together with lots of food, and this usually means feasting outdoors with a barbecue.

How to make and use paneer

By Chetna Makan • May 6, 2015 • In Around the world, How to, Special diets

paneer homemade and being squeezed of liquid

Paneer is a cheese with a mild, milky flavour that goes beautifully with strong, spicy flavours. It can be bought, but homemade paneer is always better.

The secrets of the Italian diet

By Rebecca Bailey-Scott • April 30, 2015 • In Around the world, Healthy, Nutrition

Italian diet - Jamie in Italy with friends and family around a dinner table

The “traditional” Italian diet features lots of starches, oils, red meats, and wine, but it doesn’t seem to stop many Italians living to a ripe old age.

A guide to Italian tomatoes

By Pete Wrapson • April 23, 2015 • In Around the world

Italian tomatoes - a scatter of tomatoes

Italian tomatoes are integral to the country’s cuisine, and different types have different culinary uses. Here is a guide to the most popular ones.

The history of the Anzac biscuit

By People We Love • April 22, 2015 • In Around the world, Baking

Anzac Day is a day of remembrance observed in Australia and New Zealand. It falls on the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landing at Gallipoli, in Turkey.

Italian cheeses: a regional guide

By Jamie magazine • April 21, 2015 • In Around the world, Cheese

Italian cheeses - loads of cheese varities on a wooden board

Italian cheeses go far further than just mozzarella and Parmesan. This handy breakdown will help you navigate what’s on offer.

Store cupboard essentials: Italian ingredients

By Pip Spence • April 20, 2015 • In Around the world, Store cupboard

selection of jars and cans with labels on - italian ingredients

Olive oil Here’s the rule: extra virgin for salads and dressings, and straight-up olive oil for cooking. But what’s the actual difference? Extra virgin olive oil comes from the first press of olives. This makes for a grassier flavour and colour. It tastes stronger than olive oil made from later pressings, so less should be Read the full article…

Jamie’s dreamiest Italian desserts

By Jamie magazine • April 17, 2015 • In Around the world

There’s so much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta. Italian desserts are something special, and with these recipes you can truly live la dolce vita.