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Stracciatella soup

Italian starter recipes

Stracciatella soup

Fresh parsley and lemon add extra zing to flavoursome chicken stock to produce a simple Italian soup, ready in only...

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Piedmontese-style peppers

Pepper recipes

Piedmontese-style peppers

Piedmontese peppers are filled with anchovies, olives and artichokes and ciabatta, then roasted. Serve with salad for an easy summer...

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Antonio Carluccio’s caponata Siciliana (Sicilian vegetable stew)

Italian starter recipes

Antonio Carluccio’s caponata Siciliana (Sicilian vegetable stew)

Antonio’s caponata is representative of the wonderful vegetables and flavours of Sicily. This vegetarian recipe is perfect for enjoying with...

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Spinach gnudi

Spinach recipes

Spinach gnudi

Lucas Hollweg’s spinach and ricotta gnudi are light, incredibly moreish and should be enjoyed with nothing more than really good...

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Grilled asparagus and parma ham on toast

Asparagus recipes

Grilled asparagus and parma ham on toast

For a quick, easy starter or a light summer lunch, top toasted ciabatta with crispy parma ham, asparagus and honey-drizzled...

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Lemon, parsley and spinach clams on toast

Clam recipes

Lemon, parsley and spinach clams on toast

The juices from the clams cooked in white wine and soured cream are soaked up by the toasted sourdough, to...

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Bagna cauda

Classic sauce recipes

Bagna cauda

A creamy dip made from garlic and anchovies that’s perfect scooped up with crudités or crusty baguette for a light...

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Peach, crispy pancetta, olive and mozzarella salad

Peach recipes

Peach, crispy pancetta, olive and mozzarella salad

If you haven’t tried peaches in a savoury dish yet, this is a good place to start – combine their...

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Lemon ricotta bruschetta with Tenderstem and heirloom tomatoes

Italian starter recipes

Lemon ricotta bruschetta with Tenderstem and heirloom tomatoes

Need a quick, seasonal starter to a spring meal or an easy springtime lunch? These colourful bruschetta made with griddled...

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Spring onion, herby ricotta and ‘nduja toasts

Italian starter recipes

Spring onion, herby ricotta and ‘nduja toasts

Charred spring onions, creamy ricotta mixed with lemon, herbs and olives and spicy ‘nduja – all served on toast –...

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Vitello tonnato

Vitello tonnato

A classic Italian starter recipe made with veal and served chilled with a creamy tuna mayonnaise-style sauce.

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Pancotto pugliese

Recipes with tinned beans

Pancotto pugliese

A recipe that is all about typical Italian comfort food and is a great way to use up stale bread....

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Figs and mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham

Fig recipes

Figs and mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham

Figs and mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham seems an unlikely barbecue dish but it is a refreshing change from the...

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Tomato and bread salad with mozzarella

Mozzarella recipes

Tomato and bread salad with mozzarella

A glorious sunshine-filled salad recipe made with vibrant tomatoes, sourdough bread, quick pickled onions, capers, mozzarella and fresh basil. For...

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Grape focaccia

Focaccia recipes

Grape focaccia

Here’s an idea you’ve probably never thought of before…Grape focaccia! Claire Thomson adds a sweet and juicy twist to this...

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Pizzette with vegan mozzarella and onion relish

Vegan dinner recipes

Pizzette with vegan mozzarella and onion relish

Serve this Italian-inspired vegan dish as a starter, or as a light meal with a salad of bitter greens.

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