Recipes

Ready for brunch? Enjoy this savoury pancake recipe with spring onion-infused oil, yoghurt and aromatic herbs – a light but delicious treat.Add our Colavita Premium Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a touch of class. Happy cooking! Ingredients: 100g flour¼ spoon of fine salt 1 spoon of yeast for desserts200ml water1 egg2 spoons of Colavita Extra Virgin olive oil2-3 fresh spring onions80g yoghurtA handful of mint and corianderAdd the flour, yeast and salt to the water, egg and a spoon of olive oil, and mix well (you can use an electric mixer) until the mixture is smooth. Wash and chop...

Looking for a quick and appetising recipe, perfect as a starter or aperitivo? Try this tasty chickpea hummus served with toasted pitta bread and our Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Ingredients: 400g of Colavita Chickpeas 2 spoons of tahini paste 1 spooks of Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lemon Salt 1 garlic clove Pepper Paprika to garnish   Drain the chickpeas, keeping aside a little of the liquid. Place in a bowl with the 2 spoons of tahini paste and the juice of 1 lemon. Add the garlic clove, chopped finely, with the oil and a pinch of salt. Blend...

This recipe is a sure-fire winner for lovers of home-made burgers. You can serve it with or without the bun – maybe with a fresh salad or French fries. Ingredients: 400g of minced beef 2 burger buns 4 sprigs of fresh thyme ¼ of an onion ½ spoon of salt Pepper Mixed vegetables: chopped tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce2 slices of Emmental or similar cheese 2 onions 1 spoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 spoons of raw cane sugar 1 spoon of Colavita red wine vinegar   Prepare the burger mixing the minced beef with the chopped thyme, a spoon of...

Tagliatelle with turmeric and courgette is a delicious recipe which is easy to prepare. Also known as ‘Indian saffron’ or ‘yellow ginger’, turmeric adds zingy colour and flavour to any dish. Ingredients for 2 people: 4-6 Colavita Tagliatelle nests 4 small courgettes 1 clove of garlic ½ dry chilli pepper (optional) 4 spoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 spoon of powdered turmeric   Bring water to the boil in a large pan, adding salt. Wash the courgettes and cut them julienne style. Heat 4 spoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and lightly brown the squashed...