"A pretty, meat-free dish that is super-easy to make" - Silvia Colloca.
27 Silvia Colloca recipes for the perfect spring picnic
These packable and snackable recipes are made for eating in the sun.
Bruschetta with chilli and lemon zucchini
Fresh, light and tasty, these will go down a treat at any occasion.
Olive oil strudel, ricotta, zucchini and pancetta
Nothing says Italian like good-quality olive oil. This strudel will fly off the plate.
Taralli al vino bianco (white wine crackers)
What happens when the crackers become the star?
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.
Focaccia with braised eggplant and stracchino
Focaccia is more than just a side dish here, it's the star.
Pumpkin and parmesan arancini with salsa verde
Who doesn't love arancini? Perfectly golden little balls of pumpkin, parmesan and rice. Top it off with this fresh salsa verde and you've got a winner!
Pizza with peperonata
Make the pizza dough (or use store bought bases) and peperonata in advance to have a quick and delicious dinner ready in minutes.
Three-cheese mortadella pockets with olive oil crust
Perfectly portable little bundles of cheesy goodness.
Mushroom strudel
This recipe is proof that strudel doesn't have to be sweet to be delicious.
Spelt schiacciata with olives and artichokes
Schiacciata is an Italian flatbread and will go down a treat at BBQs, picnics or any entertaining occasion.
Quick wholemeal piadina with chickpeas and salami
Craving pizza tonight? Make this healthier alternative from scratch in no time.
Gorgonzola, pear and walnut hand pies
These pies are great fresh and just as good the next day for lunch, so be sure to make extra!
Taleggio and bresaola piadina (flatbreads)
Italian street food made glamourously gourmet by none other than Silvia Colloca
Pizza al trance with stracchino
Sample the true flavour of Italian street food with this quintessential pizza dish, Pizza Al Trance.