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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 6 as a starterOven-baked Wild Mushroom Risotto
Delia has had a revelation - you can cook risotto in the oven, avoiding all that standing at the hob and stirring. And you know what? It's just as creamy as the classic version!
Serves 6 as a starter or 4 as a main courseOven-baked Smoked Pancetta and Leek Risotto
If you're put off making risotto because of all that stirring, help is at hand: this lovely oven-baked combination f rice, leeks and pancetta sits happily in the oven and is just as good as the classic version.
Serves 4 (makes 24 meatballs)Meatballs with Spaghetti and Fresh Tomato Sauce
The Americans invented meatballs to go with spaghetti, and there are lots of ground rules, but the main criteria for any meatball is that it should have a kind of melt-in-the-mouth lightness and not be heavy and bouncy. These, I think, are just right
Serves 2Linguine with Gorgonzola, Pancetta and Wilted Rocket
The triumvirate of salty Gorgonzola cheese and pancetta, plus the texture of wilted rocket all work together beautifully in this easy recipe, ideal for a midweek supper.
Sufficient for a 10 inch (25.5 cm) base pizza – serves 2Four Seasons Pizza
Originally the toppings were placed on this pizza in four sections, representing each season, but because this pizza serves two, it's better to distribute them around more evenly.
Serves 4Filled Focaccia with Ham and Melted Fontina
I suppose I would describe this as a kind of hot, home-made sandwich. Lovely to serve straight from the oven for lunch. We've used ham, cheese and sage here, but any kind of filling at all would be fine, including vegetables such as mushrooms or pres
Serves 4Coffee Granita
Refreshing to eat and easy to make, all you need to serve this lovely dessert is some whipped cream.
Serves 2Linguine with Sardines, Chilli and Capers
Good old tinned sardines are fashionable again and are an ideal storecupboard ingredient, great for serving on toast sprinkled with a little balsamic and lots of seasoning. This is also the perfect storecupboard meal for two, made in moments and grea
Makes 12, to serve 4-6Bruschettas with Goats' Cheese, Basil and Tomato
This recipe is simplicity itself, but it has a wonderful combination of flavours and a very crunchy texture.
Serves 8Antipasti
What could be easier? Just choose some meats, cheese, pickles and bread for a feast full of Italian flavour!
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