Luca’s Key Ingredient S1

1. Prosciutto di Parma

In this episode Chef Luca utilises a classic ingredient in quintessential Italian cooking, Prosciutto di Parma.

Episode’s recipes

• Almond Crusted Prosciutto & Ricotta Fritters
• Focaccine (mini focaccia’s) with Prosciutto & Smoked Mozzarella
• Quail risotto alla parmigiana

2. Parmigiano Reggiano

On this episode of Luca’s Key Ingredient learn all about how to cook with the king of Italian cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano

Episode’s recipes

• Gnocchetti pasta with cream of Parmigiano
• Parmigiano bites with veal battuta
• Parmigiano soufflé with lambrusco spiced poached pears

3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Today’s key ingredient features the benefits of cooking with and utilising good quality extra virgin olive oil.

Episode’s recipes

• Spaghetti with marinated swordfish & citrus dressing
• Poached tuna in basil evoo with roasted caprese salad
• Saffron & Extra Virgin Olive Oil gelato with balsamic caramelised figs

4. Small Goods

Today’s episode highlights the importance of small goods when it comes to Italian cooking. Luca uses Bresaola, Mortadella and Mezze Maniche.

Episode’s recipes

• Bresaola & Persian Feta with Rocket Pesto
• Mortadella & Buffalo Ricotta Mousse in Choux Pastry
• Mezze Maniche Pasta with Prawns & Speck

5. Rice

Luca’s ingredient today is a staple in Italy and all over the world, the humble grain of rice.

Episode’s recipes

• Squid ink rice crisps with whipped ricotta
• Carnaroli risotto with spanner crab & stracciatella
• Torta di Riso – Arborio Rice cake

6. Coffee

An essential in the Italian way of life is consuming at least one cup of coffee each day. Luca shows how to use coffee beans in more than just dessert.

Episode’s recipes

• Coffee Pappardelle with burrata, olives and anchovies
• Coffee granita, whipped ricotta & fried chiacchere
• Chestnut Tiramisu

7. Chocolate

Today Luca shows his ways of making chocolate shine in his cooking with a Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Mini Buns and even shows the secret to his famous Chocolate Spaghetti.

Episode’s recipes

• Dark Chocolate & Amaretti Pudding
• Chocolate Spaghetti Chitarra
• Chocolate mini buns with caramelised pears and milk chocolate sauce