For many vegans, Christmas can often be a disappointing and frustrating time when it comes to feasting well. Natale, the cookbook, is all about my personal mission to feast indulgently at the festive table without missing out on tradition and all those classic treats. Jump to the trifle recipe here . When I experienced my first vegan Christmas in 2001, things took a downward turn in the food department. Despite thoughtful efforts from my family, my Christmas feasts were neve

A journey to the mercatini di Natale  of northern Italy, plus a recipe to make the iconic market drink, vin brulè , in your own home....

Can you imagine baking your own lusciously soft Vegan Colomba this Easter? Celebrate Italian traditions with this beautiful festive...

A jar of these moreish taralli never lasts long in our house! The perfect savoury snack to have on hand—experiment with your favourite...

This doesn't claim to be a traditional Italian recipe, forgive me. Let's just say it is more European in nature. My Olive Oil Lemon Cake ...

Traditional Italian home cooking provides the wisdom and skills we need to navigate a world that is increasingly losing touch. Image by...

This menu has been curated with the help of my social media community. I invited followers to vote for their favourite dishes, selecting...

Mostaccioli are an iconic Christmas biscotti from Napoli that captures all the evocative flavours of the festive season. This is a soft,...

Taieddha is a family-friendly vegetable dish from Puglia that elevates the humble ingredients of potatoes, zucchini, rice and...

With a growing social consciousness regarding sustainability and plant-based cuisine, has the term 'cucina povera' become idealised...

Planning a trip to Italy, but feeling a little anxious about what to eat and where? Want to know the best towns to visit, and how to...

"Whether it's showcased in a cooking class or whipped up for friends, this luscious and zesty easy whole orange cake has been the star of...

Made with a no-knead unique dough featuring mashed potato, flour and semolina, this Puglian focaccia could become your favourite baked...

This is a southern Italian designed menu to inspire your Christmas feasting. Read on to discover the recipes for you to whip up this...

What a joy it is to make your own tortellini from scratch. In this recipe we use tofu ricotta as the filling, but a meaty version made...

In a world of fast-paced living, technological reliance, dizzying screen time and Thermomixes - how do we stay connected to our human...

I first encountered these special sandwiches on a trip to Venice years ago. Tramezzini are generally triangular shaped, on soft white...

Homemade gnocchi is about as satisfying as it gets. It may be a little time consuming, but the ingredients are simple and so are the...

Taking inspiration from the polenta dishes of Abruzzo, this recipe uses unconventional tempeh as a red meat substitute. Instead of...

Italian Rum Cake is an iconic dessert that overflows with nostalgia and memories of celebration. This multi-layered, rum soaked sponge,...