The Ultimate Guide to
Italian Cooking at Home
Master authentic Italian cooking with premium ingredients, traditional techniques, and chef secrets from The Italian Club Hong Kong
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Our 10-Episode Weekly Series
Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM HKT
June - August 2025
Italian Cooking Fundamentals
June 17, 2025
Foundation knowledge - pantry, tools, techniques, regional basics
The Art of Italian Pasta
June 24, 2025
Complete pasta mastery from dough to sauce
Pizza Napoletana Perfection
July 1, 2025
Authentic Neapolitan pizza from dough to oven
Italian Meat & Seafood Mastery
July 8, 2025
Proteins the Italian way - from osso buco to branzino
Seasonal Summer Cooking
July 15, 2025
Light summer dishes perfect for Hong Kong's climate
Italian Dolci & Desserts
July 22, 2025
Sweet endings - from tiramisu to gelato
Italian Wine & Beverage Mastery
July 29, 2025
Complete guide to Italian wines and beverages
Northern Italian Elegance
August 5, 2025
Sophisticated dishes from Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto
Southern Italian Soul
August 12, 2025
Rustic flavors from Sicily, Calabria, Puglia featuring Chef Stefano's Sicilian heritage
Restaurant Secrets at Home
August 19, 2025
Professional techniques for home kitchens - Season Finale
Premium Italian Ingredients Preview
Premium ingredients sourced directly from Italy, delivered to your door. All products available at theitalianclubhongkong.com with FREE delivery on orders over HK$288
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cold-pressed, DOP certified oils with distinct regional flavor profiles from Italy's finest producers.
Artisanal Pasta
Authentic Italian pasta in various shapes, bronze-cut for ideal sauce adhesion and perfect texture.
DOP Cheeses & Cold Cuts
Premium Parmigiano, Gorgonzola, and authentic Prosciutto di Parma with protected designation.
Italian Tomatoes
San Marzano and premium Italian tomatoes grown in volcanic soil for authentic sauces.
Herbs & Seasonings
Italian herbs, seasoning blends, aged balsamic vinegar, and specialty salts for authentic flavor.
Pizza Home Experience
Everything for authentic pizza: 00 flour, ready-to-cook bases, and premium toppings.
Master Italian Cooking Techniques
Learn the authentic methods used by Italian chefs for generations
🍝 Fresh Pasta From Scratch
- • Blend 00 flour with eggs (100g flour per egg)
- • Knead until smooth, rest for 30 minutes
- • Roll thin, cut into desired shapes
- • Cook in salted water for 2-3 minutes
🍕 Perfect Pizza Dough
- • Mix 00 flour, water, salt, yeast (1:0.6 flour:water)
- • Knead until elastic, proof for 8-24 hours
- • Stretch by hand, never roll with pin
- • Bake hot (250-290°C) on stone or steel
🍚 Creamy Risotto Technique
- • Toast Arborio/Carnaroli rice in butter
- • Add wine, reduce completely
- • Gradually add warm stock, stir frequently
- • Finish with butter and cheese for "mantecatura"
🍝 Perfect Italian Sauces
- • Tomato sauce: slowly simmer with basil, garlic
- • Carbonara: eggs, pecorino, no cream
- • Pesto: blend fresh basil, pine nuts, cheese, oil
- • Ragù: slow-cook meat for 3+ hours
Chef's Essential Secrets
🌟 Professional Tips
- Pasta Water is Liquid Gold: Always reserve starchy pasta water to create silky sauces
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Allow ingredients to come to room temperature for even cooking
🎯 Technique Mastery
- Al Dente Perfection: Cook pasta 1-2 minutes less than package instructions
- Balance of Flavors: Perfect harmony of acidity, sweetness, saltiness and umami
"La qualità degli ingredienti è il segreto della cucina italiana"
The quality of ingredients is the secret of Italian cuisine
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