Consisting of deep-fried balls of rice stuffed with mozzarella, supplì are traditionally found in Rome. If you’re wondering what the difference is between these and arancini, it’s all in the shape and filling. While arancini can be larger, sometimes cone-shaped and stuffed with the likes of meat and fish, supplì are typically smaller, round and always feature simply rice, tomato and mozzarella.
This pleasing potato-based dish creates a pancake out of buttery mash spiked with pancetta, cheese and ‘rafano’ or horseradish, which lends the recipe its name. Fried until crisp and golden, Jamie serves it with a simple herb salad, or as a side for meat.
A Tuscan classic, panzanella is a vibrant chopped salad consisting of chunks of bread and tomatoes tossed in vinegar and olive oil and served with basil. Jamie accompanies his with skewers of perfectly cooked white fish for a taste of Italian summers.
Another Tuscan classic, acquacotta is one of Italy’s oldest recipes, created by land workers to satisfy even the most ferocious of appetites after a day of hard graft. Perfect for keeping you going through the winter months, this vegetarian-friendly soup consists of bread, pumpkin, mushrooms and plenty of greens.
An Alpine-inspired dish, fonduta consists of semolina teardrop-shaped dumplings tossed in a rich and creamy sauce made from egg, fontina and nutmeg. A simple, hearty plate of comforting goodness.
Panissa rice is like risotto’s more substantial cousin. Whereas risotto is traditionally served as simply one course of a much larger spread, thanks to the breadth and quantity of ingredients in a panissa, it serves as a satisfying meal all on its own. Jamie’s recipe incorporates pancetta and borlotti beans for a satisfying and hearty one-pot wonder.
These pillowy soft balls of ricotta and semolina are like an even lighter version of gnocchi. Delicate yet comforting, serve them with a punchy tomato sauce or with sage butter and parmesan.
A Tuscan speciality, stracotto is like an Italian pot roast, packed with deep, rich flavours of beef slow cooked until melting and served sliced over tagliatelle tossed in the cooking juices.
Zeppole are typically deep-fried balls of dough filled with custard (please excuse us while we book the next flight to Italy). Jamie’s recipe omits the deep frying for an equally exquisite but more manageable (and lighter) variation.
