Italian

A zesty lemon risotto from Australian Women's Weekly.

Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.

These fluffy potato gnocchi make classic Italian comfort food, served in a creamy basil pesto sauce.

You will need to buy half a medium cauliflower and about 450g broccoli for this recipe. Note

You need an ovenproof frying pan for this recipe as it goes into the oven; or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat. We used a mix of oyster, shiitake, swiss and portobello mushrooms. Note

Fresh, spicy arrabiata is one of the classic Italian pasta sauces. You can add some chopped salami to spice things up even more if you like.

Antipasto literally translates to "before the meal" and is the catchall name for pre-dinner nibbles, usually including cured meats, and all sorts of delicious morsels. This one fits the bill, nicely.

Feel like something different in place of your usual mashed potato? This soft cheesy polenta makes a delicious change.

Creating this warm pudding version of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu is pure genius! This recipe uses the beloved classic flavours to make a whole new style of decadent dessert.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. For the more common version of this dish, you can use a kilo of chicken pieces instead of the quail. Cacciatore means “hunter- style”, and a truly authentic recipe will call for rabbit. Note

Consider this dish a fusion of the best of Indian and Italian cuisine. Or, perhaps it's just a very, very good pizza. Serve with icy cold beer and a table full of friends.

There are as many versions of minestrone as there are regions in Italy, but this version simplifies the process with no loss of goodness or flavour.

A rich and hearty white bean and chickpea soup with risoni from Australian Women's Weekly.

Other types of pasta, such as penne, also work well with this recipe. Dried rigani is dried Greek oregano available from delicatessens. To freeze: complete recipe to the end of step 4. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw […]

A healthy and beautiful grilled veal and radicchio salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Brown rice adds bit and basil adds flavour to this delicious prawn risotto.

Carpaccio, usually served in Italy as a “primi piatti” (literally, the first plate), a first-course salad, can be made with finely sliced fish as well as the traditional beef fillet. Be certain that the meat you buy is as fresh as possible and from a reliable source. Note

These mouth-watering beetroot and goat's cheese pizzas are made with a delicious buckwheat wholemeal dough.

A small pizza with big flavour: Onion, anchovy and olive pizzetta.

Surprise and delight guests at your next barbecue with this Italian sausage and herb coil.

This oven-baked risotto is perfect for a quick family dinner. Hearty and delicious, minus all the stirring!

Let the smell of baking bread and fragrant rosemary infuse your home as you whip up this delicious quickbread.

If you can find fresh orecchiette, use them instead of the packaged dried version. Note

Meaning 'ear' to reflect it's shape, which resembles a little ear, orecchiette is a speciality of the Apulia region in Southern Italy.

Pasta salad is best made on the morning it will be consumed. Note

You can use drained canned artichokes, if you like. Note

A simple, savoury classic with pots of flavour, pasta al quattro formaggio can be made using penne, or other short cut pasta, in place of the gnocchi.

Filling can be made a day ahead. Cover; refrigerate until required. Palmiers, flat, flaky, palm-shaped French pastries, are traditionally made as a sweet with caramelised sugar. We have come up with this savoury version. Note

Bucatini is a long, hollow pasta; it looks a bit like thick spaghetti, but has a tube running down the centre. It goes well with chunkier-style sauces. Note

600g canned borlotti or cannellini beans can be substituted for the shelled borlotti beans; rinse and drain beans before adding for last 10 minutes of cooking. Recipe can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, covered; reheat or bring to room temperature before serving. Note

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This is a large serving of meat. Cooking time is for medium to well-done beef. Cook more or less depending on how you like your […]

Balsamic vinegar isn't just for salads - you can also use it to flavour sausages for a tasty mid-week meal.

Cool, sweet and fruity, this refreshing mango and hibiscus sorbet is perfect to enjoy on a warm Summer afternoon by the pool. It is only enhanced by a splash of prosecco.

This delicate pasta dish combines the loveliest of summer flavours.

These tasty little pizzetta bites with pesto, bocconcini and prosciutto make a great share platter for a cocktail party.

Making your own pizza bases is not difficult and it’s rewarding, but, if time is short, buy the bases and use the topping ingredients we’ve suggested. Note

Healthy and hearty tomato & borlotti soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

This spectacular dish is surprisingly simple, it's a great dish to serve up for a night of relaxed entertaining.

These crunchy Italian treats are perfect with hot espresso coffee.

Recipe is best made just before serving. Note

Semi-dried tomatoes are packed with that delicious, punchy flavour. Some greens, pasta and a drizzle of oil is all you need to make them sing. Use frozen peas, if fresh ones aren't available.

Fast and fresh is what most of us are looking for in a mid-week dinner, this prawn spaghettini recipe is fast, fresh, tasty and healthy. Winner.

Try this gourmet yet simple Mediterranean style pizza to add a little excitement to the dinner table.

OK these can be a little fiddly, but we've used ready made wonton wrappers here so that makes things a little easier, and just as delicious. Your guests will be impressed!

A delicious baked pasta dish of chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs to keep the whole family happy.

This delicious recipe uses orecchiette, a traditional pasta from southern Italy's Puglia region, where it is made from semolina, and is served with oil, sausage and leafy greens.

Spicy chorizo adds bite to the creamy mushroom sauce, to finish you can sprinkle finely grated parmesan cheese and coarsely ground black pepper over individual servings, if you like.

These easy individual tiramisus require no cooking and are perfect for a dinner party.

Creamy rosemary risotto with roasted pumpkin, spinach and grated parmesan.

Thick-cut T-bone tagliata, Italian sliced steak, served with zesty rocket and parmesan salad.

Moist, dense and dripping with syrup, this chocolate orange polenta cake is a very grown-up way to recapture a childhood love for jaffa cakes.

These delicious risotto-filled zucchini flowers are a real treat for guests, though you could simply use lemon and chilli ricotta if you want a simpler recipe.

This is a rich and sophisticated dessert that makes an elegant end to a special dinner.

Carpaccio, a dish of shaved slices of meat or fish with a few dots of seasoned mayonnaise, is credited to Harry’s Bar in Venice, but a version of the dish dressed with oil and lemon adorned with freshly shaved truffles, had been in existence in the north of Italy before then. I like to keep things simple (and affordable!), and love beautifully fresh tuna sliced into thin wafers dressed with exquisite olive oil topped with slivers of parmesan. Pretty as a picture, and it makes a little prime protein go a long way.

Crispy and delicious cheesy risotto balls are perfect for sharing platters and cocktail parties.

Cheesy potato and fennel gratin makes a fabulous side dish for a classic veal scaloppine.

Bollito misto, which translates as "boiled mixed meats", is a traditional North Italian dish served on New Year's Eve and other special occasions.

This creamy chicken and broccolini tagliatelle recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious mid-week dinner.

It is fine to use two 300ml cartons (or one 600ml) of cream for this recipe. Note

Bring the taste of Italy to your home with this rich and cheesy chilli bolognese.

Citron vodka is a lemon and lime flavoured vodka that contains small amounts of lemon peel. Limoncello is a popular after-dinner drink in Italy, and is usually served ice cold. It is sweet and lemony, but not sour. Note

A simple and quick bacon and egg pizza made from scratch by Australian Women's Weekly.

A quick, easy and delicious meal to make during the week.

Salmon is a good source of protein and high in those essential omega-3 fatty acids. But the main reason for eating it, is that it tastes amazing!

This festive biscotti uses a basic biscotti recipe but the taste is altered with different types of nuts, chocolate and fruit.

Farfalle are a short, rather sturdy, butterfly-shaped pasta that some people refer to as bow ties. They are good used in dishes such as this one because they help hold the other ingredients. You can replace the farfalle with penne or shells, if you like Note

This simple dish has surprisingly intense and exotic flavours.