Post Tagged with: "cookery holidays in Italy"

Introducing Biagio – family man, pizza king and BFG

Introducing Biagio – family man, pizza king and BFG

Biagio is a big man, our very own BFG. This friendly giant was born and bred in Puglia,  world famous for organic ingredients and rustic recipes. At 17 he moved to  (and fell in  love with) Sorrento, where he has remained throughout the birth of his  children and  grandchildren. His [...]

by October 9, 2013 Cooking holidays and wine, Our chefs
Mediterranean seafood salad recipe

Mediterranean seafood salad recipe

The Mediterranean undoubtedly serves up some of the best seafood around. Seafood, which plays a central role in the region’s cooking heritage, has found its way into Catalan stews, Greek soups, Italian pastas and French… pots (really. Just juicy mussels in a large bottomless pot. Deceptively simple, absolutely delicious.) Seafood [...]

by October 2, 2013 Recipes
Pizza stuffed with eggplant recipe

Pizza stuffed with eggplant recipe

A wise man once said, “You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six.” October is pizza month, perfect time to indulge in these wonderful treats. As 1st October also happens to be vegetarian day, here’s a special vegetarian pizza recipe from our [...]

by October 1, 2013 Recipes
Potato croquettes recipe from our chefs in Italy

Potato croquettes recipe from our chefs in Italy

I love potatoes, in any form. Baked, fried, sautéed, boiled, mashed, whipped, processed into thin, crispy slices with zero (negative, possibly) nutritional value… Here’s a crocchette di patate recipe from our chefs in Italy. Top of my ‘recipes to try (once I decide to start exploring the culinary arts)’ list. [...]

by September 30, 2013 Recipes
Cook your way across northern Italy in a week

Cook your way across northern Italy in a week

What would you do with a week in northern Italy? Forget the Scrovini Chapel or the Milan Shopping. We’re talking real Italy. Taking a hint from towns named Parma and Bologna that immediately strike cravings for hearty Italian food into our bellies, here’s an idea for an alternative northern Italy [...]

“You meet great people when you go places and cook things”

“You meet great people when you go places and cook things”

Cynthia, a teacher from the USA now living in the UAE, is what we call a super learner. She has a passion for inspired travel. She loves to try new things and is bored by the tired beach holiday. “I’m not a beach holiday person – unless there is scuba [...]

Luxury Cookery Vacations in Italy

Luxury Cookery Vacations in Italy

Italy has more to offer than just pasta and pizzas! Made up of 20 different regions, each part of Italy has its own unique culinary traditions based upon what produce is locally available. From the rich creamy sauces from the northern part of Italy, to the olive groves, eggplant and [...]

Carrots Cappuccino with cumin and crispy parmesan biscuit recipe

Carrots Cappuccino with cumin and crispy parmesan biscuit recipe

Try this delicious recipe by our chef Antonella. Pursue your passion for food and learn to prepare more traditional dishes on an Italian cookery holiday. Cuisine Sur Cours Carrots Cappuccino with cumin and crispy parmesan biscuit Amuses bouches, Entrée Portions: 4 Temps de preparation: 15 minutes Duree du debut a [...]

by June 27, 2013 Recipes
Ricotta and spinach dumplings recipe

Ricotta and spinach dumplings recipe

Enjoy to prepare this delicious Ricotta and spinach dumplings dish by our chef Antonella. Learn about all the secrets of  Italian cuisine on a cookery holiday in Italy.  Gnudi con burro e salvia Ricotta and spinach dumplings with butter and sage Serves 4 Ingredients: • 400 g ricotta • 500 [...]

by June 26, 2013 Recipes
Vegetable broth recipe

Vegetable broth recipe

This is a vegetable broth recipe by our chef Antonella. Pursue your passion for Italian food on an Italian cooking holiday. Brodo di verdure Vegetable broth Ingredients: • 1 medium onion, white or red • 1/3 of a leek • 1 mature tomato • 2 sticks of celery • 2 [...]

by June 21, 2013 Recipes