Mario Musoni is the two Michelin–starred head chef at super–luxe five star hotel complex Borgo Egnazia in Puglia (pictured).Here, he shares two of his favourite authentic Italian recipes:Hand-made OrecchietteIngredients1kg durum wheat semolina300g lukewarm water5g salt, dissolved...

PIZZAMakes fourI have given the recipes below for the base and the sauce – the rest is up to you. The best cheese, I find, is cow’s mozzarella –in the balls not the blocks, as they are sweeter. But beyond that, salami, red peppers, sausages, tuna, egg – just pile the ingredients ...

course, a true gastronome won’t want just to merely sample the offerings of other great chefs – he will be itching to roll up his sleeves and have a go. To learn from the master chef, sign children up for a cookery course like La Petite Ecole de Cuisine

Having set up your chilidren’s cookery school La Petite Ecole at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons, you are clearly an exponent of children in the kitchen. What is your earliest memory of cooking?We lived the most cliché of French life where the table

When you dip your fork into this risotto, you will come across pockets of melting mozzarella. Mix in the tomato topping and you will make more strings. Try to use mozzarella di bufala – it has a fresh, lactic bite well-suited to this recipe.Serves 4Ingredients1.5 litres (3/4 pint...

Set in 15 acres of private parkland overlooking breathtaking landmarks, the luxurious Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria is the perfect retreat from which to explore the Eternal City. The hotel has children’s menus, babysitting facilities and cookery

North Africa has always captured the imagination and Simpson Travel have some wonderful ideas like cookery classes in a Kasbah and desert exploration by camel as well as city breaks to Marrakech. For active families, winter is ideal for a walking

Kempinski Hotel Soma BayKempinski Hotel Soma Bay on Egypt's Red Sea coast is offering complimentary winter sun activities for the whole family.A packed schedule from snorkelling to Arabic cooking lessons to chess tournaments are all on offer.Prices from £173, based on two sharing...

Frosty The Snowman IngredientsFor the medium-sized cake (to fit an 18cm round cake tin)175g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened175g (6oz) caster sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract175g (6oz) plain flour3 tsp baking powderA pinch of salt3 tbsp milk (at room temperature)F...

Fancy racing around Paris in a classic Citroën 2CV; learning French cookery and having a phone with useful numbers already programmed into it waiting for you on arrival? Family Twist, a company offering bespoke family trips to Paris, can arrange all