Cook Like an Italian

Season 2

If you don't have the luxury of an Italian Nonna on speed dial, never fear. Food writer and home cook Silvia Colloca will guide you through the tantalising world of authentic Italian home-cooking with her trademark enthusiasm and flair.

Where to Watch Season 2

10 Episodes

  • Emilia Romagna
    E1
    Emilia RomagnaSilvia 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.
  • Breakfast Breads
    E2
    Breakfast BreadsSilvia explores three different Italian-style breakfasts which make perfect accompaniments to a morning cappuccino or espresso and will start your day off splendidly.
  • Special Occasions
    E3
    Special OccasionsSilvia meets with some distant cousins living in Australia and they spend the afternoon cooking one of the Abruzzo region's most traditional soups.
  • Pasta Shapes
    E4
    Pasta ShapesSilvia pairs pasta with some of her favourite sauces and salads, and shares how to make maccheroni al ferro by hand
  • Gluten-free Italian
    E5
    Gluten-free ItalianSilvia 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.
  • Kids in the kitchen
    E6
    Kids in the kitchenSilvia 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.
  • Seafood Lovers
    E7
    Seafood LoversSilvia dishes up two special seafood dishes for a close friend's 60th birthday - zuppa di pesce and baked snapper.
  • Vegetarian
    E8
    VegetarianSilvia shares authentic Italian recipes that are also vegetarian including gnocchi alla sorrentina, minestrone with risoni, and baked zucchini flowers with ricotta and mint.
  • Party Tricks
    E9
    Party TricksSilvia 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.
  • Family Favourites
    E10
    Family FavouritesSilvia 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.

 

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