What to cook for a dinner with friends, without the stress
Conviviality is the heart of my work. And a dinner with friends is worth living at the table with them, not with your back to them at the stove.
The Guide
Simple ideas for what to put on the table, from a tired Thursday's quick dinner to the dinner with friends you actually want to enjoy. This section is signed by chef Maria Amalia Anedda.
Conviviality is the heart of my work. And a dinner with friends is worth living at the table with them, not with your back to them at the stove.
A small method, always the same, to answer the day's most tiring question. You don't need a genius idea, you need two questions and one shortcut.
There's a subtle difference between deciding what to cook and deciding what to eat. The first question looks at a recipe, the second looks at you — and that's where a good dinner choice actually starts.
A method, not a list. Start from one ingredient, put yesterday's leftovers back to work, and keep three staples at home that can save any evening.
The dish people remember is rarely the one that tries to impress. It's the one chosen well, made with attention, and served without rushing — here's how I do it.