A
Adriana’s filled meatloaf 135
Adriana’s strawberry tiramisu 183
agrodolce: hake with mixed potatoes and red onion agrodolce 104
saffron-infused agrodolce vegetable stir-fry 152
agrodolce di verdure al zafferano 152
amaretti, filled soft 168
amaretti ripieni 168
anchovy-infused lamb cutlets 122
apples: crispy speck, green apple and walnut salad 31
prosciutto with roasted apples and pears 33
artichokes: broad bean and artichoke salad 19
asparagus: farfalle pasta with asparagus, mushrooms and crispy pancetta 56
prawn and asparagus salad 14
B
basil: pesto 164
beef: Adriana’s filled meatloaf 135
bresaola filled with goat’s cheese and chives 131
steaks in a herb-infused tomato sauce 136
berries: meringue nests with lemon custard and berries 175
quick mixed berry sorbet 173
bistecche in salsa 136
black-eyed bean soup 49
branzino con funghi 109
breads: bruschetta of peaches and prosciutto 32
quick pizza with Sardinian crispy bread 145
sunflower-seed crostini 26
breakfast, lunch and dinner! 155
bresaola filled with goat’s cheese and chives 131
broad beans: broad bean and artichoke salad 19
thyme-infused broad bean soup 44
broccoli: wholemeal penne with broccoli and sweet potato 59
bruschetta of peaches and prosciutto 32
bruschette con pesche e prosciutto 32
bucatini alla gricia 55
budino al cioccolato e lamponi 170
burrata: fresh pea and burrata salad 26
C
cabbage: poor man’s cabbage bake 154
cake, tiramisu 181
calamari alle olive 113
calamari and saffron risotto 87
calves’ liver with onions, sultanas and polenta 125
cannellini bean soup 43
cappuccia povera al forno 154
carbonara di salmone affumicato 68
carpaccio, courgette 20
carpaccio di zucchini 20
carrot and celeriac risotto 89
cauliflower: roasted cauliflower with lemon, paprika and bay leaves 150
cavatelli con salsicca, funghi e pomodori secchi 61
cavolfiore al forno 150
celebration risotto with prosecco, prawns and scallops 84
celeriac: carrot and celeriac risotto 89
chard: breakfast, lunch and dinner! 155
spicy chickpea and chard soup 42
cheese: black rice salad 23
bresaola filled with goat’s cheese and chives 131
broad bean and artichoke salad with Parmesan 19
bucatini with pork and Pecorino 55
cannellini bean soup with prosciutto, spinach and Parmesan rind 43
chicken saltimbocca with Fontina, prosciutto and sage 120
courgette carpaccio with Pecorino, mint and pomegranate 20
fresh pea and burrata salad 26
frittata with peas, Pecorino and fresh mint 141
gnocchi with Gorgonzola and pear 64
Italian mac ‘n’ cheese 76
Parmesan roast potatoes with rosemary 149
risotto with 4 cheeses 95
risotto with tomato, mozzarella and basil 82
see also mascarpone; ricotta
chestnuts, trompetti pasta with 73
chicken: chicken saltimbocca 120
pan-fried mini chicken fillets 134
chickpeas: chickpea salad 24
spicy chickpea and chard soup 42
chocolate and raspberry pots 170
cinnamon: cinnamon puffs 178
cinnamon yogurt 179
citrus fruit salad 179
clams: risotto with clams and mixed peppers 94
coffee: tiramisu cake 181
costollette di agnello all’acciuga 122
cotolette di maiale ripieni di sott’oli 124
courgettes: courgette carpaccio 20
courgettes in tomato 143
linguine with courgettes and prawns 72
crema di fagioli con pesto di olive 49
crema di mascarpone con pere e noci 174
crostini, sunflower-seed 26
custard: meringue nests with lemon custard and berries 175
E
eggs: breakfast, lunch and dinner! 155
eggy green beans with lemon 159
F
fagiolini in uovo al succo di limone 159
farfalle con asparagi e funghi con pancetta 56
fegato con cipolle e uvetta con polenta svelte 125
fennel, salmon with 114
figs: caramelised plums and figs with prosciutto 33
filetti di platessa con burro, limone e capperi 110
filetti di pollo in padella 134
filetti di trota alla vendemia 108
fish 98–117
Michael’s fishy pasta 60
quick fish soup 51
see also salmon; tuna, etc
frittata con piselli, Pecorino e menta 141
frittata with peas, Pecorino and fresh mint 141
fusilli bucati con panna, noci e bricciole croccanti 62
G
giardiniera: lentil salad 29
girandole alla cannella 178
gnocchi con Gorgonzola e pera 64
gnocchi with Gorgonzola and pear 64
grapes: baked trout and grapes with a red wine sauce 108
green beans: eggy green beans with lemon 159
green bean salad 16
H
hake with mixed potatoes and red onion agrodolce 104
I
ingredients 10
insalata di ceci 24
insalata di fagiolini 16
insalata di fave e Carciofi 19
insalata di gamberi e asparagi 14
insalata di lenticchie 29
insalata di patate 17
insalata di piselli freschi e burrata 26
insalata di pomodori misti 28
insalata di riso venere 23
insalata di speck croccante, mela verde e noci 31
involtini: bresaola filled with goat’s cheese and chives 131
pork involtini 129
involtini di bresaolo con caprino 131
involtini di maiale 129
Italian mac ‘n’ cheese 76
L
lamb cutlets, anchovy-infused 122
lasagne: tomato and ricotta lasagne 78
lasagne al pane carasau 78
lattuga ripiena 158
leeks: pan-fried veal with leeks and blood oranges 130
lentils: lentil risotto 91
lentil salad 29
lettuce, filled gem 158
linguine con zucchini e gamberetti 72
M
Macedonia di agrumi con yogurt speziato 179
mackerel, lemon-infused steam-baked 102
mafalda corta con spinaci e mascarpone 54
mascarpone: Adriana’s strawberry tiramisu 183
creamy mascarpone and spinach pasta 54
filled soft amaretti 168
mascarpone mousse with pear and walnuts 174
Passito-infused peaches with mascarpone 176
tiramisu cake 181
meatloaf, Adriana’s filled 135
mele e pere arrosto con prosciutto 33
melon, prosciutto with cantaloupe 32
meringa con crema di limone e frutti di bosco 175
meringue nests with lemon custard and berries 175
merluzzo con patate assortite e agrodolce di cipolla rossa 104
Michael’s fishy pasta 60
minestrone soup, quick 39
minestrone veloce 39
monkfish: pan-fried monkfish with a bay leaf and shallot sauce 116
mousse: mascarpone mousse with pear and walnuts 174
mushrooms: cavatelli pasta with sausage, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes 61
farfalle pasta with asparagus, mushrooms and crispy pancetta 56
mushroom soup 46
saffron risotto with dried porcini 88
seabass with Forestiere mushrooms 109
O
olives: chickpea salad with olives 24
olive pesto 49
squid with olives 113
oranges, pan-fried veal with leeks and blood 130
orecchiette con salsa al pomodoro e ricotta salata 74
P
pancetta: farfalle pasta with asparagus, mushrooms and crispy pancetta 56
lentil risotto 91
thyme-infused broad bean soup, with crispy smoked pancetta 44
pane carasau, tomato and ricotta lasagne with 78
Passito-infused peaches with mascarpone 176
pasta 52–79
bucatini with pork and Pecorino 55
cavatelli pasta with sausage, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes 61
creamy mascarpone and spinach pasta 54
farfalle pasta with asparagus, mushrooms and crispy pancetta 56
fusilli bucati with walnuts 62
linguine with courgettes and prawns 72
Michael’s fishy pasta 60
mini Italian mac ‘n’ cheese 76
orecchiette pasta with tomato and ricotta salata 74
quick minestrone soup 39
smoked salmon carbonara 68
tagliolini pasta with peas and ricotta 69
tomato and ricotta lasagne with pane carasau 78
trofie with pesto, walnuts and tomato 67
trompetti pasta with chestnuts 73
wholemeal penne with broccoli and sweet potato 59
pasta al forno al 4 formaggi 76
La pasta al pesce di Michael 60
patate al Parmigiano e rosmarino 149
peaches: bruschetta of peaches and prosciutto 32
Passito-infused peaches with mascarpone 176
pears: gnocchi with Gorgonzola and pear 64
mascarpone mousse with pear and walnuts 174
prosciutto with roasted apples and pears 33
peas: fresh pea and burrata salad 26
frittata with peas, Pecorino and fresh mint 141
tagliolini pasta with peas and ricotta 69
penne integrali con broccoli e patata dolce 59
peppers, risotto with clams and mixed 94
pescatrice in padella con salsa di alloro 116
pesche al Passito con mascarpone 176
pesto 164
olive pesto 49
trofie with pesto, walnuts and tomato 67
pizza: quick pizza with Sardinian crispy bread 145
pizza veloce al pane carasau 145
plaice fillets with butter, lemon and capers 110
plums: caramelised plums and figs with prosciutto 33
polenta, calves’ liver with onions and sultanas and 125
polpettone farcito 135
pomegranate, courgette carpaccio with Pecorino, mint and 20
poor man’s cabbage bake 154
porcini, saffron risotto with dried 88
pork: bucatini with pork and Pecorino 55
pork involtini 129
pork steaks in breadcrumbs with a preserved vegetable filling 124
potatoes: hake with mixed potatoes and red onion agrodolce 104
Parmesan roast potatoes with rosemary 149
plaice fillets with butter, lemon and capers 110
quick pizza with Sardinian crispy bread 145
warm potato salad 17
prawns: celebration risotto with prosecco, prawns and scallops 84
linguine with courgettes and prawns 72
prawn and asparagus salad 14
prosciutto: bruschetta of peaches and prosciutto 32
cannellini bean soup with prosciutto and spinach 43
caramelised plums and figs with prosciutto 33
chicken saltimbocca with Fontina, prosciutto and sage 120
prosciutto with cantaloupe melon 32
prosciutto with roasted apples and pears 33
prosciutto e melone 32
prosecco: celebration risotto with prosecco, prawns and scallops 84
R
raspberries: chocolate and raspberry pots 170
razza con pomodorini, aglio e basilico 117
red wine: baked trout and grapes with a red wine sauce 108
rice: black rice salad 23
see also risottos
ricotta: filled soft amaretti 168
orecchiette pasta with tomato and ricotta salata 74
tagliolini pasta with peas and ricotta 69
tomato and ricotta lasagne with pane carasau 78
risotto al calamari e zafferano 87
risotto al quattro formaggi 95
risotto al zafferano con porcini secchi 88
risotto caprese 82
risotto con lenticchie 91
risotto con salsiccia 97
risotto con vongole e peperoni misti 94
risotto di carota e sedano rapa 89
risotto festivo 84
risottos 80–97
calamari and saffron risotto 87
carrot and celeriac risotto 89
celebration risotto with prosecco, prawns and scallops 84
lentil risotto 91
risotto with clams and mixed peppers 94
risotto with 4 cheeses 95
risotto with tomato, mozzarella and basil 82
saffron risotto with dried porcini 88
sausage risotto 97
S
saffron: calamari and saffron risotto 87
saffron-infused agrodolce vegetable stir-fry 152
saffron risotto with dried porcini 88
salads 12–35
black rice salad 23
broad bean and artichoke salad 19
bruschetta of peaches and prosciutto 32
caramelised plums and figs with prosciutto 33
chickpea salad 24
citrus fruit salad 179
courgette carpaccio 20
crispy speck, green apple and walnut salad 31
fresh pea and burrata salad 26
green bean salad 16
lentil salad 29
oregano-infused mixed tomato salad 28
prawn and asparagus salad 14
prosciutto with cantaloupe melon 32
prosciutto with roasted apples and pears 33
warm potato salad 17
salmon: salmon with fennel 114
smoked salmon carbonara 68
salmone con finocchio 114
salsa al pomodoro 163
saltimbocca: chicken saltimbocca 120
saltimbocca di pollo 120
sauces 160–5
sausages: cavatelli pasta with sausage, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes 61
sausage risotto 97
scalloppine di vitello con porri e arancie sanguinello 130
scallops, celebration risotto with prosecco, prawns and 84
seabass with Forestiere mushrooms 109
sgombri al cartoccio al profumo di limone 102
skate with cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil 117
smoked salmon carbonara 68
sogliola con speck e cipolotti 105
sole: fillets of sole with speck and cipolotti onions 105
sorbet, quick mixed berry 173
sorbetto di frutti di bosco veloce 173
soups 36–51
cannellini bean soup with prosciutto and spinach 43
creamy black-eyed bean soup 49
mushroom soup 46
quick fish soup 51
quick minestrone soup 39
spicy chickpea and chard soup 42
squash and sweet potato soup 47
thyme-infused broad bean soup 44
speck: crispy speck, green apple and walnut salad 31
fillets of sole with speck and cipolotti onions 105
spinach: cannellini bean soup with prosciutto and spinach 43
creamy mascarpone and spinach pasta 54
squash and sweet potato soup 47
squid with olives 113
stew, mixed veggie 142
stir-fry, saffron-infused agrodolce vegetable 152
strawberries: Adriana’s strawberry tiramisu 183
sultanas: calves’ liver with onions and sultanas and polenta 125
sunflower-seed crostini 26
susine e fichi al forno con prosciutto 33
sweet potatoes: squash and sweet potato soup 47
wholemeal penne with broccoli and sweet potato 59
T
tagliolini con piselli e ricotta 69
tiramisu: Adriana’s strawberry tiramisu 183
tiramisu cake 181
tiramisu alle fragole di Adriana 183
tomatoes: basic tomato sauce 163
cavatelli pasta with sausage, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes 61
courgettes in tomato 143
orecchiette pasta with tomato and ricotta salata 74
oregano-infused mixed tomato salad 28
risotto with tomato, mozzarella and basil 82
skate with cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil 117
steaks in a herb-infused tomato sauce 136
tomato and ricotta lasagne with pane carasau 78
trofie with pesto, walnuts and tomato 67
tonno fresco con verdure in olio 101
torta al tiramisu 181
tortino di bietole con uova 155
trofie al pesto con noci e pomodoro 67
trompetti con castagne 73
trout: baked trout and grapes with a red wine sauce 108
tuna: fresh tuna with preserved vegetables 101
V
veal: pan-fried veal with leeks and blood oranges 130
vegetables 138–59
fresh tuna with preserved vegetables 101
mixed veggie stew 142
pork steaks in breadcrumbs with a preserved vegetable filling 124
quick minestrone soup 39
saffron-infused agrodolce vegetable stir-fry 152
see also carrots; squash, etc
verdure miste stufate 142
W
walnuts: crispy speck, green apple and walnut salad 31
fusilli bucati with walnuts, cream and crispy croutons 62
mascarpone mousse with pear and walnuts 174
trofie with pesto, walnuts and tomato 67
Y
yogurt, cinnamon 179
Z
zucchini in pomodoro 143
zuppa alla zucca e patata dolce 47
zuppa di fagioli cannellini con prosciutto e spinaci 43
zuppa di fave al timo con pancetta 44
zuppa di funghi 46
zuppa di pesce veloce 51
zuppa picante di ceci e bietole 42