Naples Style Meat Ragù by Carmelita

The other great Ragù, besides the one from Bologna, is prepared in a very different way and is much richer in tomatoes

Ravioli with Peas and Prosciutto by Carmelita

This is a dish we made on a cooking class about a week ago using the first fresh peas of the season. Vibrantly colourful and tasty, the combination of peas and prosciutto is very typical of Bologna, though pureed peas are not.

kiwi and tomato wedges with roasted pearl garlic by sunil k.nayar

its salad with kiwi and tomato wedges in kiwi cream dressing

Chocolate Sauce for Roman Oxtail by Carmelita

A tomato sauce base is enriched with poached celery and finished with dark chocolate, raisins and pine nuts and a hint of nutmeg. This silky sauce is a subtly bitter sweet finish for Roman Oxtail Stew, its crowning glory. Though I have never tried it, I imagine it could also work well with game dishes.

litchi with papaya by sunil k.nayar

fresh and ripe litchi with papaya

CCB Salad by sunil k.nayar

with cucumber carrot and beetroots this is one healthy and easy to make salad

Scottish Currant Scones by B Innes

Warm Scottish Scones with sweet Currants are a treat for breakfast any time of year, or for that matter any time of day.

Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese by Carmelita

This is the recipe that I have learnt to make in Bologna. It does take long preparation but it is well worth it. The Lasagne - the dish is called Lasagna in Naples but always Lasagne here - are light, the layers separate, very little bechamel is used. So the dish is rich and tasty without being heavy. It is the pride and joy of…

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA

creme caramel by Brett Ede

Almonds in dark chocolate by Lemon Squeezy

Quick and easy after-dinner treats. These delicious morsels of velvety chocolate and crunchy almonds are quick and easy to put together and make a great gift. Store the almonds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They will keep for up to two weeks.

Apricot Clafoutis copyright 2011 art of living.PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This recipe is from my latest book and winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards-The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I created this recipe originally when I was spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology…

Pan braised quail with whole garlic by Carmelita

Quick, easy and tasty. Italian style simplicty that lets you savour each flavour.

Cheddar Cheese Tartlets by Chef Michael H Fitzpatrick

After i came out of Culinary Arts College all those years ago we threw a party and i made this simple but tasty App. They went so fast that i just had to keep them on my recipe list. Since then any party we throw the guests request them. This rich and flavourful Hors D'oeuvre can be made days ahead and frozen but do taste better…

Sourdough English Muffins by myra byanka

This is my first attempt at making English muffins, so will see what happens. Update: used a biscuit cutter. They puffed up and we're kind of lopsided, but tasted great.