Italian Recipes, Tips and Classes

Gnocchi making classes - always lots of laughs

Aug 17
2 min

Gnocchi making classes - always lots of laughs

Learn to make soft silky gnocchi, nothing like the hard ones you sometimes get when dining out. All they need is a simple tomato pasta sauce

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Silvana Franze

May 25, 2022
3 min

A great way to bond with your child

Ideally this class is for children aged 9 to 16. What a wonderful day spent with your child, grandchild, niece or nephew in Katoomba.

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Handy tips when making fresh pasta – pappardelle

Silvana Franze

Jan 29, 2022
4 min

Handy tips when making fresh pasta – pappardelle

You're probably tempted to copy TV celebrity cooks and roll out a length of pasta that is around one metre. Don't. It's not necessary.

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Welcome back to our Italian Cooking Classes

Silvana Franze

Nov 12, 2021
3 min

Welcome back to our Italian Cooking Classes

Welcome back to our Italian cooking classes at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat. Book in with a small group of your own. We can't wait to see you.

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Silvana Franze

Jul 24, 2021
3 min

Homemade Ricotta Filled Cannoli

Use leftover ricotta and a bit of chocolate, even Milo, and you have got yourself a delicious dessert!

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Silvana Franze

Jul 8, 2021
2 min

How to make fresh ravioli from scratch

Want to eat well but can't go out to a restaurant?! Why don't you try your hand at making fresh ravioli? It's not hard and you may want...

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Make ricotta and cheese ravioli in a day

Silvana Franze

Jul 8, 2021
2 min

Make ricotta and cheese ravioli in a day

Making fresh ravioli is not as hard as you may think. Once you’ve eaten freshly made ravioli you will never look at store bought in the...

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Silvana Franze

Jul 2, 2021
1 min

Basic Pasta Dough - no egg

I love watching cooking shows on TV, especially the ones that showcase glorious far away destinations. Now that's what I call a good...

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How to enjoy wild strawberries and stuff ...

Silvana Franze

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

How to enjoy wild strawberries and stuff ...

Watching a cooking show recently, I was surprised to hear the chef comment that strawberries are not usually a sweet fruit. If you're...

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Who doesn't love free food? What about wild greens in your own backyard?

Silvana Franze

Nov 18, 2020
3 min

Who doesn't love free food? What about wild greens in your own backyard?

This next step should not be rushed (as I tend to do). Allow the greens to boil well past Al dente. You are not cooking pasta here!

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Silvana Franze

Sep 16, 2020
1 min

How to make fresh gnocchi from scratch

Our small class sizes means everyone gets a turn at our Italian cooking experiences.

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Silvana Franze

Jun 20, 2020
1 min

How to make Pasta with Salmon and Capers

This meal is perfect when you've got left over cooked fish like salmon, tuna or trout. You'll have dinner ready in as long as it takes...

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Those three little words ... and it's not I love you.

Silvana Franze

Jun 20, 2020
2 min

Those three little words ... and it's not I love you.

We're all a little afraid of fish in one way or other. Here's a sure fire way to cook any type with success.

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Silvana Franze

Jun 18, 2020
2 min

How to make Fresh Tomato Sauce

If you've never eaten a plate of pasta with a sauce made from fresh tomatoes, you are in for a taste sensation.

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Silvana Franze

May 26, 2020
1 min

Eating in – in style

Eating at home for our 24th wedding anniversary had to be special so I combined traditional Mediterranean food with restaurant presentation.

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Silvana Franze

May 22, 2020
1 min

Superfoods to live for

The not so humble purple potato, rich in antioxidants, fights disease and tastes scrumptious too.

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Silvana Franze

May 13, 2020
0 min

How to make Pesto without nuts

Making pesto is super easy and sooo much more delicious than store bought. We show you how to make it without nuts.

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How to make Linguine with baby octopus and capers

Silvana Franze

Apr 19, 2020
2 min

How to make Linguine with baby octopus and capers

There's something about Friday nights that says 'mmm pasta!". Have you tried linguine with baby octopus and capers?

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Silvana Franze

Jan 4, 2020
1 min

How to make Parsley Pesto Recipe

No fresh basil for your pesto? Make it using almost anything.

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Silvana Franze

Dec 26, 2019
1 min

No Boxing Day qeues for this cat.

Happy Boxing Day! Did you sleep in, lounge about, hit the sales, call a few friends, check your Instagram, drag out the old (or new!)...

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