--- Tune in to and from 7.30pm, Saturday nights on SBS Food (Ch.33) and via --- "I looooove her," is what so many people gush when asked about the magic that is either Poh Ling Yeow or Silvia Colloca. "She's just so charming!" Or fun, or warm, or relatable, or clever, or exceptionally talented at making the food we want to eat.
It's fair to say that the infectious personalities of Silvia and Poh are the magic ingredient that goes into their cooking. As you follow their recipes, it feels like they are gently guiding you through every step. A little oregano here, a shake of chilli there, an unexpected laugh or joke stirred into the lot.
Here are some favourite ways to cook alongside Poh and Silvia. Just a tiny taster - if you need even more Poh recipes (and you do!), . Or for more of Silvia's irresistible cooking, . If a bite into the crunchy caramel nut top doesn't stop you in your tracks, the crème pâtissière filling most certainly will. Source: Murdoch Books
This is the kind of dish you magic out of an 'empty' fridge and pantry when you can't be bothered hitting the shops. Source: Benito Martin
Make this winning moussaka and see what all the fuss is about. Source: China Squirrel
Italian almond biscuits (ricciarelli) Source: Cook like an Italian
Create all the flavours of a mille-feuille without all the fuss of the construction. Source: China Squirrel
If anchovies aren't your thing, you can pop a cheese, ham or other 'surprise' inside instead. Source: Cook like an Italian
These little parcels are the ultimate comfort food. Source: Randy Larcombe Photography
Hand rolling and cutting your own tagliatelle will have you calling yourself Nonna in no time. Source: Cook like an Italian
"This is THE most lovely, moist and versatile chocolate cake I’ve ever come across," says Poh. Source: Poh & Co.
Less is more with this risotto as a handful of simple ingredients bring together a bowl of Italian goodness. Source: Cook like an Italian
