What happens when the crackers become the star?
Taralli al vino bianco (white wine crackers)
Taralli al vino bianco (white wine crackers)
7 Italian recipes that are all about good quality olive oil
Starring in both savoury and sweet dishes, olive oil may just be the hardest-working ingredient in Silvia Colloca’s cucina. Here, she shares her favourite recipes – from a classic spaghetti to a heavenly torta Caprese – that shine a light on Italy’s liquid gold.
Olive oil strudel, ricotta, zucchini and pancetta
Olive oil strudel, ricotta, zucchini and pancetta
Nothing says Italian like good-quality olive oil.
Focaccia with braised eggplant and stracchino
Focaccia with braised eggplant and stracchino
Focaccia is more than just a side dish here, it’s the star.
Olive-oil roasted salmon with braised lentils
Olive-oil roasted salmon with braised lentils
Salmon and olive oil are the perfect flavour combination.
My mum's pizzelle salate (olive oil and wine waffles)
My mum's pizzelle salate (olive oil and wine waffles)
“Pizzelle are waffle cookies that are typically found in Abruzzo. They’re generally sweet, but this savoury version is quite popular in my mum’s village, Torricella Peligna” – Silvia Colloca.
Spaghetti, garlic, olive oil and chilli with prawns
Does it get more Italian than this?
Chocolate and hazelnut torta caprese
Silvia Colloca's super fudgy flourless chocolate cake
Red-wine strawberries are the perfect flavour to offset rich chocolate.
