This flavourful and hearty soup can be on your table in only 30 minutes. For a vegetarian option, omit the salami and use vegetable broth instead. If you’re doing this, be sure to adjust the seasoning and fat to taste.
This slow-roasted dish is ideal for using up garden zucchini before they get too large. Stuff them loosely so the rice can expand as it cooks. Look for a robust sausage with lots of flavour.
A thick-cut T-bone or porterhouse works best for this Italian-style steak. Standing it up on the base of the T-bone heats up the bone, which helps cook this extra-thick cut through to the centre. The tenderloin piece cooks faster than the strip loin, so serve it to the people who prefer their steak a bit more done.
While roasting the vegetables is a slower way to make soup than the conventional method, roasting concentrates flavour.
Choose a long thin baguette with a crisp crust for these two-bite hors d'oeuvres.
Here's a simple canapé chock-full of mellow roasted garlic flavour - an earthy yet sophisticated match for drinks. You can also garnish with chopped fresh chives, parsely, oregano or basil for a bit of colour.
Everyone loves the flavour of fresh peas, and this recipe shows off their sweetness. Serve with baked ham, roast chicken or steamed fish. Or spoon onto crostini and drizzle with your favourite extra-virgin olive oil to make a quick appetizer for your next barbecue.
