Cook Like an Italian

For Italians the tomato is a national treasure.

Ferragosto is a summer feast that Italians have celebrated at the peak of summer for over 2000 years. It's a family food ritual that sits all of Italy down at the table to eat and drink as one.

Italian home cooks learn from a young age that resourcefulness in thekitchen can save the day, and the bank. The art of breathing fresh new lifeinto leftovers is one of the most valuable things.

Once a year Silvia's friend Michael and his whole family come together forone of their most cherished family food rituals, Salami Day.

The Sunday lunch in Italy is a truly special family food ritual, its respected and celebrated across the whole country and when friends are invited itcreates a very special sense of belonging.

In Italy, the culinary tradition of the egg is inextricably linked to pasta and pastries, in this episode Silvia explores 3 very different kinds of dishes all born of Italy's love of eggs.

Let's face it - when it comes to Italian food, carbs are king. Pizza, pasta, panini - it can feel impossible to enjoy Italian cuisine with a gluten-free lifestyle. But modern Italian home cooks have embraced gluten free culture and in this episode Silvia explores 3 very different ways of cooking Italian ‘Senza Gluten’.

An exploration of how Italians are able to prepare great meals if the pantry is stocked with classic and versatile ingredients.

Silvia's friend, Silvania, shows her how to make arancini, a signature family dish that's popular with everyone.

Silvia prepares incredible zucchini-filled strudel with all the flavours of Calabria, and a pesto linguine from Genoa.