Citrus and dessert – a match made in Italy. For a taste of European summer in winter, it has to be this tart al limone.
8 Italian recipes that are all about lemon
Evoking sun-kissed images of a sultry Italian coast, these sweet and savoury recipes capture the brightness and bite of lemon, balancing flavours and making ingredients sing.
When life gives you lemons, make this limoncello recipe
This limoncello will transport you right to Italy. Begin this recipe 3 days ahead.
Ricotta gnudi with lemon and sage sauce
Gnudi are a lighter version of gnocchi, made with ricotta instead of potatoes.
Chicken with lemon and rosemary
Bring citrus and rosemary to the dining table this week, with this Italian chicken dinner.
Amalfi lemon cake
The secret is in the name. This cake will transport you to the Amalfi Coast, where you'll be lying in the sun, enjoying lemon desserts.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Pasta al limone with prawns and basil
This quick pasta recipe couldn't be easier, and will transport you to the Amalfi Coast of Italy, where citrus and seafood are staple ingredients.
Roasted trout with salmoriglio sauce
This roasted rainbow river trout is perfect for any occasion.
Lemon curd tiramisu
When life gives you lemons, make this lemon curd tiramisu. You'll need to start this recipe a day ahead, and you'll need a 24cm x 13cm x 6.5cm loaf pan. You can also assemble the tiramisu in a wider shallow baking dish and serve it straight from the dish. In that case, you need less gelatine – only use 1 leaf.