Mild ricotta and garlicky bitter rapini make an exceptionally delicious filling. Be sure to drain the ricotta well and squeeze out all moisture from the rapini to prevent the filling from becoming too wet.
Enjoy the full flavours of a classic lasagna for a fraction of the effort with this skillet version, which features a creamy spinach-and-ricotta filling and a meaty ragù.
Speducci is an Italian traditional meal originating from the Aruzzo region of Italy. Traditionally, Speducci is made with lamb meat cut into small chunks and cubed for inserting into wooden skewers. However, you can choose any type of meat (or vegetable) to build your own unique Speducci, just remember to marinate your choice meat and vegetables overnight for best results.
This would be a great dish to prepare for dad on Father's Day to bring home a taste of Italy and wow him on his special day!
Lasagna is a time-consuming dish to make, but it's so popular and easy to serve that the effort seems more than worth it. All the parts of this dish can be made ahead, and the lasagna assembled several hours before baking.
Sure to be a big hit with kids, these great big meatballs have fabulous flavour and taste even better the next day. You might want to make a double batch and freeze half for later.
These aren't your nonna's meatballs, but they're just as juicy, tender and flavourful. We take this version up a notch with a sweet and savoury glaze that's great in a noodle salad, on personal naan pizzas and bathed in a lemony broth with orzo and zucchini.
Arctic char looks much like salmon, yet it boasts a milder, more delicate flavour; it's also a more sustainable choice. If you can't find it in stores, you can substitute with rainbow trout. Arctic char fillets can be quite large, so cut them into smaller portions, if needed, before coating them in the spice mix.
Honey sweetens and enhances the flavour of this walnut-studded tart featuring a sweet crust as crisp and delicious as a cookie. (This is one of the mouthwatering desserts from our September issue "A Slice of Rosh Hashanah" story.)
Here's a basic and simple sausage recipe that is good for novices. You can play around with the flavourings to taste, of course, adding a little dried oregano or marjoram, for instance. Other common seasonings include paprika and ground coriander.
