The Vegan Italian Kitchen

This recipe is based on a traditional Easter rice pie dish, Pastiera di Riso. Growing up we'd always have this pastry at Easter time - Nonna would make big t...

This isn’t your traditional ‘pesto’ – there’s no nuts, herbs or cheese. It’s a green sauce that masquerades as pesto. This recipe is a frugal way of using fr...

The beauty of this minestrone is that you can mix and match with whichever ingredients you have at home. Choose any veggies, beans, lentils and pasta. No can...

This recipe has started to build quite a reputation with vegans and non-vegans alike, having been shared at vegan festivals, cooking classes, and enjoyed at ...

What’s not to love about a region that has developed a sustainable approach to its cuisine? In Tuscany, one of the most popular regions of Italy, you can fin...

So easy to make, so tasty and they look a real treat. Perfect as a Christmas sweet, you can garnish with salt flakes, chilli powder or sprinkle with finely c...

Buon Natale! Why not celebrate Christmas in Italian style this year? Enjoy a feast of flavourful, fun food that celebrates all the comforts of home-style coo...

A round-up of 'accidentally' vegan Italian dishes that you probably haven't heard of but should really get acquainted with. Be sure to try these 10 regional ...

Nadia Fragnito is a woman of many talents. A contestant on SBS’s ‘The Chefs Line’ and a renowned vegan chef, she has a vegan cookbook, runs workshops and eve...

My first trip to Italy was like falling in love. I was besotted. Like an all-consuming crush, I only focused on the things that I wanted to love. In a way, I...

What happens when you cook just because you want to cook? Not because anybody or anything requires it... When my mind starts swirling like a tornado, I need ...

Perhaps you wouldn't expect a cheese fondue recipe to make its way onto an Italian blog. However in the north of Italy, particularly the regions closer to th...

The Eternal City is an unmissable hub of inspirational sights and tasty delights. Vegan travellers, get ready to pack your loosest jeans and stretchiest skir...

This month, I'm visiting northern Italy, in particular the Piedmont (Piemonte) region. So let's explore one of the region's favourite locally grown ingredien...

Many would say that vegan food and travel is a match made in heaven. Through food, travellers are able to connect with those they meet on the road and experi...

A classic Italian dish, traditionally made with pancetta or bacon and egg yolks - we're taking it to new vegan heights! This recipe uses tofu, liquid smoke a...

Bella Venezia. Stepping off the train or boat, the uniqueness of the city hits you. It is a special place and you’ll be wowed to begin with. You will dizzy y...

I would like you to meet my alter ego Mr Body Shamer. And why he no longer controls my life. As I write this, I’m munching on salted roasted cashew nuts. Whi...

The act of eating isn't just a functional transaction. It goes deeper. Much deeper. Here's what I've learned about emotional eating. Sometimes I feel like I’...

Discover how memories from our past experiences connect to what we eat and how we eat. For some time now, I’ve wondered why food can have such a profound emo...