Cook Like an Italian

Silvia returns to take us through the famous region of Emilia Romagna - known for its medieval cities, sun-soaked Adriatic beaches, and some of the best cuisine in Italy.

Silvia explores three different Italian-style breakfasts which make perfect accompaniments to a morning cappuccino or espresso and will start your day off splendidly.

Silvia meets with some distant cousins living in Australia and they spend the afternoon cooking one of the Abruzzo region's most traditional soups.

Silvia pairs pasta with some of her favourite sauces and salads, and shares how to make maccheroni al ferro by hand

Silvia shares delicious gluten-free alternatives to some of Italy's most classic and authentic meals including red lentil penne with ragout and risotto with beetroot and stracciatella.

Silvia shares a wonderful cooking experience with her children in the kitchen. She prepares pizza fritta, risi e bisi soup, and yoghurt and olive oil cake with mascarpone and roasted berries.

Silvia dishes up two special seafood dishes for a close friend's 60th birthday - zuppa di pesce and baked snapper.

Silvia shares authentic Italian recipes that are also vegetarian including gnocchi alla sorrentina, minestrone with risoni, and baked zucchini flowers with ricotta and mint.

Silvia shares some of Italy's most classic meals to share with friends and family including broken lasagne with lamb ragu, zucchini and prawn fritto, and ricotta ciambella.

Silvia shares her tried and tested family favourites, made from simple ingredients and full of flavour including chicken diavola with Mediterranean potatoes and Roman-style rigatoni alla gricia.