Italian Night

Affogato in Italian translates to 'Drowning'. Ice cream quite literally drowns in coffee in this dessert. Adding ice cream to coffee creates a light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth, leaving with a bitter-sweet melody.

The classic Italian dessert that is loved by all. I was in a lot of conflict before making this dessert as there are two ways to make this dessert: the modern and the traditional. The traditional way involves not cooking your eggs, which puts one's health at risk.

A classic combination of spinach and ricotta is undefeatable in flavour, and this lasagne is one of the many proofs. This creamy, cheesy lasagne is an absolute delight. It's easy to make and takes very little time.

Sun-dried tomato pesto brings life to your pasta with a vibrant, earthy flavour. This pesto goes well with a light creamy ricotta and spinach leaves. From the land of Sicily, this pesto can also be used to compliment meats like chicken and fish or used as a spread for your sandwiches.

This pizza is a total delight, with some exciting flavours that will mesmerise you. If you like pineapple on pizza, you'll love these baked mushy blueberries that pop right in your mouth. The pizza base is fluffy and cloud-like.

A beautiful blend of two cultures is coming together to create this fantastic dish. Italian lasagne meets Mexican beef chilli, and magic is born. This lasagne is so indulging you can't wait to dig in. It might take some time to come together, but the wait is a beautiful journey.

Craving Italian food without wanting to do a lot of work in the kitchen. This pesto takes just a few minutes to put together. Gather all the ingredients blend them, and mix in the pasta. And you have a gourmet basil pesto ready to serve.

If you were to ask me, what's the best use of bell peppers? I'd have to say it's this impeccable pasta. Peperonata is an authentic Italian sauce made with sweet bell peppers during the summer. It's light, warm and effortless to cook, and I add a dash of spicy to my sauce that elevates the flavours.

Sicilian pasta with eggplant covered in homemade marinara sauce. This pasta is a mouth-watering feast, one bite, and you'll be craving more. I made marinara sauce from scratch, and it was worth the effort and time.

Cacciatore is an Italian hunter-style casserole. This casserole can be made with chicken, duck or rabbit and cooked in a sauce filled with herbs, vegetables and chicken broth. This casserole takes time to cook, but the resulting flavours are worth the wait.

Quick and easy creamy mushroom pasta made in minutes with readily available ingredients. This pasta is dreamy and creamy with the goodness of pan-tossed mushrooms and a slight touch of garlic.