Caprese Salad with Tomatoes, Basil & Bocconcini
The ultimate summer salad, a classic Caprese Salad involves slicing hot house tomatoes and layering them between slices of perfectly ripe Buffalo Mozzarella, and garnishing with fresh basil leaves. By...
View ArticleGravlax with Crème Fraîche, Capers and Dill
Salmon Gravlax is a perfect food. The Swedes have celebrated the tradition of making dill-cured salmon for the Christmas season for generations. Traditionally, the meal begins with fish, the most...
View ArticleChurrasqueira Martins: A Neighbourhood Gem
Owned and operated by Carlos and Samantha Martins since 1992, Churrasqueira Martins Grill House is a neighbourhood gem, tucked away in a lacklustre plaza near Rogers and Old Weston Road in Toronto....
View ArticleGrilled Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Chicken, or Tandoori Murghi, is a classic Indian dish made with a vibrant and spicy marinade of yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, vegetable oil and a handful of warm fragrant spices...
View ArticlePork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce
Low in fat, high in protein and a rich source of vitamins, this simple recipe transforms extra lean pork tenderloin into a luxurious dish, served with a full flavoured wild mushroom marsala sauce....
View ArticleSquid Ink Pasta with Prawns, Calamari & Arugula
The culinary planets were aligned. With fresh Argentinian sweet prawns and calamari from Diana's Seafood, a crop of fresh arugula and chives from our garden, hot house tomatoes from the St Lawrence...
View ArticleMixed Berries with Grand Marnier & Yogurt
Simple, healthy and delicious, fresh berries with a dollop of tick and creamy Greek Yogurt is a fast and easy dessert that with some walnuts, pecans and pumpkin seeds, also makes a nutritious...
View ArticleGuyanese Beef Short Rib Curry: Rich & Aromatic
Inspired by the fabulous curried beef short ribs served at the Keating Channel Pub & Grill, I always look forward to try and reproduce this dish, so exquisitely prepared by Chef Balan Balavijith. I...
View ArticleA Culinary and Cultural Month in Tuscany & Umbria
A Culinary & Cultural Journey in Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, ItalySeptember 1 - October 8, 2017 Scrumpdillyicious will be touring Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio exploring the rich cultural and culinary...
View ArticleRelais La Suvera: Luxe Renaissance Hotel in Tuscany
Set like a precious jewel amid the gently rolling Chianti countryside, with its lush vineyards, olive groves and ancient woods, La Suvera is an extraordinary five-star villa located on the fringes of...
View ArticleRistorante Oliviera: Relais La Suvera Tuscan Cuisine
Located in an old mill that was once an 18th-century olive press, Ristorante Oliviera serves fine Tuscan cuisine featuring produce and wine from the estate. Authentic flavours and fragrances exhilarate...
View ArticleBar del Limoni: Aperitvo & Light Tuscan Cuisine
A beautiful spot to enjoy a light lunch under the shadow of lemons and limes on the terrace beside the pool, guests can enjoy a delicious glass of wine or aperitif at Bar die Limoni, while taking in...
View ArticleThe Towers of San Gimignano: A Medieval Gem
Visually striking and perfectly preserved, 'San Gimignano delle belle Torri' is the epitome of the perfect Tuscan hill town with its iconic skyline of medieval towers. San Gimignano's location on the...
View ArticleSiena Duomo, Baptistry, Campo & Ristorante da Guido
In Siena the architecture soars and lifts your soul. This is Italy before the Renaissance, magically transported to the modern day. With its narrow streets and steep alleys, a Gothic Duomo, a bounty of...
View ArticleRistorante La Cantina: Castiglione del Lago
Located on a chalky promontory overlooking Lake Trasimeno with its impressive castle the Rocca del Leone, Castiglione del Lago has kept its unique charm throughout the centuries, thanks to the beauty...
View ArticleArezzo Antique Market & Giostra del Saracino
Considered to be one of the finest antique fairs in Tuscany, the Antique Market in Arezzo was the first market of its kind to be established in Italy in 1968. On the first Staurday and Sunday of every...
View ArticleRistorante La Pieve in Arezzo: La Cucina Toscana
Adjacent to Pieve di Santa Maria near Piazza Grande in the historic centre of Arezzo, Ristorante La Pieve specializes in classic Tuscan cuisine with the scents and flavours of chef Donatella's homemade...
View ArticleOne Glorious Month in Umbria at Casa Boronia
Nestled within a lovely old olive grove in the bucolic Umbrian countryside with spectacular views of the scenic hilltowns of Panicale, Piegaro and Citta della Pieve, beautiful Casa Boronia was to be...
View ArticlePienza: Pecorino, Pope Pius & Terrazza del Chiostro
Pliny the Elder praised it and Lorenzo the Magnificent was fond of it: pecorino di Pienza is a cheese that for centuries has embodied the taste of the land and traditions of one of Tuscany's most...
View ArticleSpello: Ancient Hispellum & Ristorante Porta Venere
Tucked away near the gentle slopes of Mount Subasio, this charming 12th century village has been nicknamed "The Jewel of Umbria" because of its rich history, uniquely preserved Roman and medieval...
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