• 23/04/2013

    Pesto Recipes

    Pesto takes its name from the Italian verb, ‘to pound’ – pestare – a reference to the manner in which it was traditionally made by crushing fresh Ligurian basil. It is this time honoured technique, used to release the basil’s essence, which gives Pesto its characteristic intensity of flavour. Genova is widely acknowledged as the birth [...] more

  • 22/05/2012

    Classic Italian Recipes

    Italian cooking has long been one of the UK’s best-loved cuisines. This enduring popularity is probably best accounted for not only because of how it tastes but also because of its remarkable simplicity and endless versatility. Mouth-watering, time honoured classics such as Sugo al Pomodoro or Ragù alla Bolognese rely more on the quality of [...] more

  • 21/02/2012

    Baking with Olive Oil

    Italians have long been using olive oil to bake delicious breads and to make tantalising desserts and cakes but now, with the ever-increasing interest in Mediterranean cookery and the many associated health benefits, using olive oil in baking is rapidly becoming very popular over here as well. Through a series of delicious baking recipes, this [...] more

  • 20/11/2011

    Winter Recipes

    Winter is a time for hearty, comforting food to lift our spirits and warm us up but there is sometimes the temptation to overdo it with unhealthy, fatty foods. This winter, fill your home with the aroma of Italian inspired good home cooking made with simple, healthy seasonal ingredients. Filippo Berio, Britain’s favourite Olive Oil [...] more

  • 01/07/2011

    Barbecue Recipes

    Get the best flavour from your barbecue! No other culinary ingredient evokes the Mediterranean sunshine quite like olive oil. It’s the essential ingredient to enhance a whole range of summer barbecue dishes, from simple snacks like Bruschetta to delicious Kebabs. Here, Britain’s favourite olive oil, Filippo Berio of Lucca, Tuscany has brought you a wonderful [...] more

  • 10/06/2011

    Summer Recipes

    The summer is such an exciting time for preparing delicious recipes that are packed with wonderful fresh ingredients. In the shops, there are masses of fantastic fruits and salads, herbs and spices and so much more to chose from. Filippo Berio, Britain’s favourite Olive Oil brings you a selection of delicious recipes that have been [...] more

  • 21/02/2011

    Perfect Potatoes

    Potatoes are an invaluable, flexible and convenient ingredient for a very wide range of dishes from soups and starters, light meals, main courses and side dishes. These recipes are all easy to prepare and delicious to eat. They use a range of different types of potato and of course, Filippo Berio Olive Oils. Filippo Berio, [...] more