Italian
We'd defy anyone to say they don't like Italian food! Delia's recipes cover everything from a dazzling array of pasta dishes through to pizza and such classics as Veal Milanese, Beef in Barolo and Chicken Cacciatora, a recipe that's become a firm favourite at Delia Online.
Serves 2Linguine with Sardines, Chilli and Capers
A wonderful storecupboard recipe this one - just pasta, canned sardines, chilli and capers combined to make a fast and satisfying supper dish.
Serves 2Asparagus Cannelloni
There are many ways to make the most of home-grown asparagus in May and June and this is one of the best: asparagus and pasta with plenty of cheese and a ready-made sauce. What could be better for an easy vegetarian supper?
Serves 4A Short-cut Chicken Cacciatora
Have you discovered Heinz Tomato Frito yet? If not, seek it out as it provides the basis of the rich tomato sauce in this lovely recipe and is definitely a Delia favourite!
Serves 2Grilled Polenta with Sage, Ham and Melted Fontina Cheese
Plenty of Italian influence in this wonderfully ingenious recipe…as we all know, ham and cheese are made for each other, so simply add polenta for a quick and easy supper dish.
Serves 4Baked Cannelloni
This clever recipe uses the principles of making lasagne and adapts these to cannelloni, using no-soak lasagne, minced pork and bechamel.
Makes 8 x 8 oz (225 g) portions, each serving 2 people An Authentic Ragu Bolognese
There are plenty of insipid versions of bolognese sauce out there, but taste the real thing and you'll be hooked! Delia's version uses beef, pork, chicken livers and basil, slow-cooked with red wine to a thick ragu. Perfetto!
Serves 3-6Aubergines Amalfitane
This lovely, Italian-inspired aubergine recipe is the essence of late-summer eating and would be a good addition to your barbecue repertoire.
Serves 8Amaretti Chocolate Cake
Extremely rich and packed with wonderful almondy amaretti flavours, this grown-up cake can just as well be served as a dinner-party dessert, with or without cream.
Serves 6A Compote of Figs in Marsala Wine with Mascarpone Mousse
Elegant and autumnal, this dessert would go down well at the end of a special meal and is simplicity itself to make. Of course, you can use the mascarpone mousse in other recipes too - a great addition to your repertoire!
Serves 8Antipasti
What could be easier? Just choose some meats, cheese, pickles and bread for a feast full of Italian flavour!
