Cucina by gennaro contaldo

Serves 4Prep time 15 minCook time 30 min Every Mediterranean country has its own recipes for using up stale bread – in Spain migas reigns supreme. A pile of chunky breadcrumbs fried in plenty of oil w

Risotto alla pescatore Risotto is not really a Sicilian speciality, but over the years Sicilians have adopted it and cooked it in their own way with seafood taking centre stage, naturally. My advice i

Serves 4-6Prep time 25 min, plus 45 minbrining and overnight soakingCook time 1 hour 15 min MAKE AHEAD You can make, cool and chill the stew in the fridge for up to 3 days, then gently reheat before s

Serves 4-6Prep time 25 min, plus30 min dry briningCook time 1 hour 55 min BE A BETTER COOK Seasoning with salt ahead of cooking (dry-brining) gives tender, better seasoned meat (even if it’s left for

This is a no-effort dish with only 20 minutes prep, just right for cooking on a warm day when you might not want to spend too much time in the kitchen. ■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 4 hrs 10 mins 2

Makes 6Prep time 10 minCook time 10 min EASY SWAPS You can add a pickled guindilla chilli as well as or instead of the prawn; decorate the pintxos with strips of roasted red pepper instead of olives,