Farinata di Ceci Simple and mouth-watering, Farinata or Cecina as it is also called, is one of those recipes that can be served at any time of the day, as a main meal or as a snack with cold cuts, cheese and olives! Here is the traditional recipe for making an authentic Italian Farinata. Ingredients 300g/2 cup chickpea flour 900ml/ 31 oz water Extra virgin … Continue reading Farinata di Ceci
Italian Rice Pudding Love is in the air! We believe that romance starts with the stomach, after all, love is tasteless without food. Likewise, food is tasteless without love, hence, here’s a dish made with love for your lover. The sweetness of the strawberries adds an extra dimension and colour to the smooth, creamy succulence of the risotto rice. Finally, this is when the words … Continue reading Italian Rice Pudding
Nutella Banana Cake Moist chocolate chip banana cake topped with Nutella is the best banana cake you will ever make… We promise. Quick, easy and indulgent, perfect for the whole family. Ingredients 5 ripe banana 250g/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 Eggs 150g/2/3 cup butter 75g/1/3 cup brown sugar 75g/1/3 cup white sugar Pinch of … Continue reading Nutella Banana Cake
Shellicious Pasta Ragu Combine two favourites – ragu and stuffed pasta shells – to make the ultimate pasta bake. Serve bubbling from the oven for true comfort food. Listen closely to the shells as they whisper sweet nothings into your ear.. For the pasta shells 250g large pasta shells or conchiglioni 200g mascarpone 2 x 125g balls mozzarella, drained and finely chopped large bunch basil, … Continue reading Shellicious Pasta Ragu
Italian Snowballs Festive fun for all the family this year, these snowy truffles are great fun to make and very quick and easy! Ingredients 300g / 1 1/4 cup double/heavy cream 300g / 1 cup Nutella 100g / 3.5 oz dark chocolate 50g / 1 1/4 cup butter Crushed hazelnuts 300g / 2 cups desiccated coconut Method Put the cream and butter into a saucepan and heat gently … Continue reading Italian Snowballs
Italian Christmas Wreath Here you have our Twintastico Twist on the Christmas Wreath. With perfectly cooked soft dough balls stuffed with gooey mozzarella and the perfect sauce to dip into. Perfect for all the family this Christmas. Ingredients For the pizza dough 5 cups/650g 00 all-purpose or bread flour 2 1⁄4 tsp. fast-acting dry yeast 2 tsp. salt 1 cup/250ml water 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive … Continue reading Italian Christmas Wreath
Italian S’mores This moreish s’mores dip is the perfect treat to share on Bonfire Night or a cosy family night in. A silky smooth chocolate ganache hides beneath a layer of gooey toasted marshmallows with a topping of crushed amaretti biscuits. Ready to be dipped and dunked with your favourite treats! You’re always going to want s’more of this! Ingredients 300g/1 cup Nutella 200ml/1 cup … Continue reading Italian S’mores
Perfectly Pumpkin Muffins Lovely and moist with a salted caramel top, they are the perfect pumpkin muffin. Tender and sweet, with white chocolate chips, perfectly pumpkin. Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 cups/400g white granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups/336ml vegetable or canola oil 1 3/4 cups/428ml pumpkin puree 3 cups/375g all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cup/250g white … Continue reading Perfectly Pumpkin Muffins
Forbidden Frutti di Bosco with Italian meringue Sticky, chewy Italian meringue with spiced frutti di bosco and a sprinkling of cocoa powder and fresh mint with a Twintastico Twist! Ingredients 225g/8oz caster sugar 100ml/3½fl oz water 4 eggs, whites only 100g/1 cup mixed berries 100g/½ cup superfine sugar Cocoa powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp peperoncino chilli flakes Fresh mint Method For the Italian meringue, … Continue reading Forbidden Frutti di Bosco
Pumpkin Risotto Double, Double Toil and Trouble! Enjoy seasonal pumpkin in this elegant risotto. Sweet pumpkin pairs beautifully with the crispy sage leaves, parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze. Serves 3-4 Ingredients For the pumpkin risotto 570ml/1 pint vegetable stock 1 cup/240ml Italian white wine 2 shallots, finely chopped 12 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped Extra virgin olive oil 170g/6oz arborio (risotto) rice 250g/9oz pumpkin puree … Continue reading Pumpkin Risotto
