Luca’s Key Ingredient

1. Prosciutto

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

Episode’s recipes

• Asparagus & Prosciutto di Parma Involtini, Parmigiano Reggiano Cream Sauce, Toasted Hazelnut, Aged Balsamic Vinegar
• Piadina with Prosciutto di Parma & Stracchino Cheese
• Ricotta & Prosciutto di Parma Gnocchi, Spinach, Sultanas, Pumpkin & Amaretti Sauce

2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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

Episode’s recipes

• Fried Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Lemon & Chilli Mayo
• Kingfish & Cerignola Olives Crudo, Stracciatella, Chilli Oil, Lime & Bottarga
• Carrot Cake with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gelato

3. Eggplant

In this episode Luca’s showcase the amazing versatility of eggplants, such a humble vegetable but yet so delicious.

Episode’s recipes

• Grilled Eggplant Involtini
• Eggplant Parmigiana
• Paccheri alla ‘Norma’ My Way

4. Parmigiano Reggiano

In this episode of Luca’s Key Ingredient learn about the Italian King of Cheese, Luca gets creative with the one & only Parmigiano Reggiano.

Episode’s recipes

• Parmigiano Reggiano & Sage Biscotti with Mortadella Mousse & Aged Balsamic
• Spinach & Parmigiano Reggiano Soup with Puffed Parmigiano Rind
• Parmigiano Reggiano Pannacotta with Saffron & Prosecco Poached Pears

5. Amaretti

Learn how exciting amaretti biscuits can be in this episodes, from savoury to sweet ideas, Luca’s creativity will surely inspire you.

Episode’s recipes

• Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta & Amaretti
• Bonet’ Gelato – Chocolate & Amaretti Biscuits Gelato
• Saffron Ravioli with Prawns & Amaretti

6. Anchovies

Luca’s debunks the myth of Anchovies being salty & fishy. Discover how different type of anchovies can be used to make simple dishes shine!

Episode’s recipes

• Toasted Brioche Bread, Whipped Balsamic Butter, Tomato, Guanciale, Honey, Anchovies
• Ricotta Fritters ‘alla Puttanesca’
• Bagna Cauda

7. Butter

In this episode the key ingredient is butter, from salted to unsalted, plus a special decadent recipe with a delicious truffle butter dish.

Episode’s recipes

• Grilled Leeks, Smoke Salmon, Salmon Caviar, Prosecco DOC Butter Sauce
• Spaghetti ‘Burro e Alici’, Limoncello & Lemon
• Truffle Risotto with ‘Burro e Formaggio’