INDEX

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