Luca's Key Ingredient - Season 4

In this episode Chef Luca utilises a classic ingredient in quintessential Italian cooking, Prosciutto di Parma.

Episode's recipes:

Asparagus & Prosciutto di Parma Involtini, Parmigiano Reggiano Cream Sauce, Toasted Hazelnut, Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Piadina with Prosciutto di Parma & Stracchino Cheese

Ricotta & Prosciutto di Parma Gnocchi, Spinach, Sultanas, Pumpkin & Amaretti Sauce

Today's key ingredient features the benefits of cooking with, and utilising different and good quality extra virgin olive oils.

Episode's recipes:

Fried Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Lemon & Chilli Mayo

Kingfish & Cerignola Olives Crudo, Stracciatella, Chilli Oil, Lime & Bottarga

Carrot Cake with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gelato

In this episode Luca's showcase the amazing versatility of eggplants, such a humble vegetable but yet so delicious.

Episode's recipes:

Grilled Eggplant Involtini

Eggplant Parmigiana

Paccheri alla ‘Norma' My Way

In this episode of Luca's Key Ingredient learn about the Italian King of Cheese, Luca gets creative with the one & only Parmigiano Reggiano.

Episode's recipes:

Parmigiano Reggiano & Sage Biscotti with Mortadella Mousse & Aged Balsamic

Spinach & Parmigiano Reggiano Soup with Puffed Parmigiano Rind

Parmigiano Reggiano Pannacotta with Saffron & Prosecco Poached Pears

Learn how exciting amaretti biscuits can be in this episodes, from savoury to sweet ideas, Luca's creativity will surely inspire you.

Episode's recipes:

Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta & Amaretti

Bonet' Gelato – Chocolate & Amaretti Biscuits Gelato

Saffron Ravioli with Prawns & Amaretti

Luca's debunks the myth of Anchovies being salty & fishy. Discover how different type of anchovies can be used to make simple dishes shine!

In this episode the key ingredient is butter, from salted to unsalted, plus a special decadent recipe with a delicious truffle butter dish.