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An Italian Christmas

MiNDFOOD talks with the ‘godfather’ of Italian cuisine himself, chef Stefano Manfredi at a special alfresco Christmas lunch.

Tartufo di Amedei al Espresso Recipe

Tartufo di Amedei al Espresso Recipe. A rich, velvety chocolate dessert with the surprise crunch of nutty Italian nougat bursting through. […]

Deep-Fried Zucchini Flowers Filled with Four Cheeses

Use this delicious cheese filling mixture to stuff any of your favourite vegetables and roast whole int he oven.

Pumpkin Tortelli

Take the time to make your own pasta, like this Italian Christmas specialty, pumpkin tortelli, brimming with gorgeous regional flavours.

Roast Duck with Aged Balsamic

Serves 6 3 large Pekin-Aylesbury ducks 2 cups rocket leaves, trimmed 250g green beans, blanched 2 tbsp extra virgin olive […]

Oxtail Agrodolce Recipe

Oxtail Agrodolce Recipe. Oxtail Agrodolce is a special-occasion Italian dish with a subtle sweetness bursting through the complex yet light sauce. […]

Calamari and Prawns with Sauteed Vegetables

These two seafood favourites are given an Italian makeover with this simple, restaurant quality entree.

Roast Tomatoes with Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil Pesto

This simple marriage of the freshest ingredients is the perfect example of understated elegance. Choose sweet tomatoes that will burst with flavour once roasted.

Ricciarelli Biscuits

Originating in Siena, these traditional Italian almond biscuits are often shared as Christmas gifts throughout Italy.

Pistachio Biscotti

Made using the traditional method, this pistachio biscotti is simple to prepare and doubles as a great gift idea.

Walnut Shortbread

A beautiful, buttery walnut biscuit that is so simple to create, you’ll find it becomes a regular in your baking repertoire.

Lucio’s: Sydney’s home of northern Italian cuisine

Lucio Galletto has been serving his native Northern Italian fare to Sydney-siders for 30 years.

Asparagus Cannelloni with Asparagus Salad

Looking for an easy meat-free meal that’s simple to create and looks amazing? This cheesy cannelloni recipe uses delicious asparagus […]

Shaved Zucchini Flower and Brussels Sprout Fusilli Pasta

Full of folate and potassium-rich greens, this pasta dish is a tasty and simple way to stock up on the good stuff.

Spanish Prawn & Chorizo Pizza with Coriander and Parsley Oil

Add some Spanish flair to your next pizza with this paella-inspired prawn and chorizo variety.

Fig, Prosciutto & Rocket Pizza

The sweetness of figs paired with the saltiness of proscuitto is the perfect combination for this light and fresh pizza.

Lunch in Orvieto

Spring is much delayed in the Northern Hemisphere as anyone watching European weather reports back home will know. And here […]

Short Rib Ragu with Gnocchi & Gremolata

Short Rib Ragu with Ricotta Gnocchi and Gremolata. Nothing says Autumn like a slow-cooked ragu. Serve with homemade ricotta gnocchi and gremolata. Belissimo!

Creamy Chestnut Tiramisu

Creamy Chestnut Tiramisu. The sweet, nutty flavour of chestnuts is a beautiful addition to this classic Italian tiramisu. Renowned chef […]

Heinz Beck’s Fagottelli “Carbonara”

3 Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck shares his signature recipe for Fagottelli “Carbonara”; delicate pasta parcels bursting with a rich cheese filling.

Italian gardens

Angus Stewart is back from a whirlwind tour of Italy and its diverse and opulent gardens. From Lake Como to Florence, he shares with us how the Italians make the best use of their green spaces and what stood out in terms of plants and structure.

Stefano Manfredi

When you think of Italian cooking, chef Stefano Manfredi usually comes to mind. Back from his recent trip to Italy, the chef talks us through the various food-produce driven regions of the country and why his fallen in love with Sicily.

Italian Sausage and Broccoli-Rabe Pesto Pasta

This simple Italian Sausage and Broccoli-Rabe Pesto Pasta Recipe is bursting with flavour. The pesto and Italian sausage transforms a […]

Smart Eating Cooking Series: Italian Bread Salad

Learn how to make a simple Italian Bread Salad in MiNDFOOD’s Smart Eating Cooking series. Presented by MiNDFOOD’s editor in chief Michael McHugh and Sanitarium Nutrition Service manager Cherry Downing.

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