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Season 1

  • S01E01 Prosciutto di Parma

    • January 24, 2021

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

  • S01E02 Parmigiano Reggiano

    • January 31, 2021

    On this episode of Luca’s Key Ingredient learn all about how to cook with the king of Italian cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano

  • S01E03 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    • February 7, 2021

    Today’s key ingredient features the benefits of cooking with and utilising good quality extra virgin olive oil.

  • S01E04 Small Goods

    • February 14, 2021

    Today’s episode highlights the importance of small goods when it comes to Italian cooking. Luca uses Bresaola, Mortadella and Mezze Maniche.

  • S01E05 Rice

    • February 21, 2021

    Luca’s ingredient today is a staple in Italy and all over the world, the humble grain of rice.

  • S01E06 Coffee

    • February 28, 2021

    An essential in the Italian way of life is consuming at least one cup of coffee each day. Luca shows how to use coffee beans in more than just dessert.

  • S01E07 Chocolate

    • March 7, 2021

    Today Luca shows his ways of making chocolate shine in his cooking with a Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Mini Buns and even shows the secret to his famous Chocolate Spaghetti.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Garlic

    • March 27, 2022

    Luca is back in the kitchen with a focus on one of the most common key ingredients in Italian cooking, garlic. From crostini to a delicate cod dish, garlic enhances the flavour of every recipe!

  • S02E02 Prosecco

    • April 3, 2022

    Prosecco is so much more than a celebratory drink, it can be used in an array of Italian dishes to increase the flavour profiles and make them sing!

  • S02E03 Basil

    • April 10, 2022

    Luca Ciano returns with another essential key ingredient, basil. Fundamental to Italian cuisine, Luca gives his recipe for basil pesto which becomes the foundation for a delicious basil pasta.

  • S02E04 Cheese

    • April 17, 2022

    Today's episode is an amazing cheese journey with Luca Ciano, focussing on the key ingredient of buffalo cheese. From snacks to mains and desserts, this cheesy episode has something for everyone.

  • S02E05 Salumi

    • April 24, 2022

    Salumi is quintessential to Italian cooking, and Luca highlights three of his favourites today with recipes including pancetta, prosciutto cotto and guanciale in three epic Italian dishes.

  • S02E06 Olives

    • May 1, 2022

    Olive lovers rejoice. On today's episode, Luca has sourced a selection of some of the best olives to showcase in his recipes. A sublime olive pasta and a fluffy home-made olive focaccia to name a few.

  • S02E07 Gorgonzola

    • April 8, 2022

    It's a gorgonzola kind of day in the kitchen with Luca Ciano. Featuring elegant Italian dishes such as Figs with Gorgonzola, Mini Polentine and a refined Gnocchi dish worthy of any restaurant.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • March 8, 2023

    Luca whips up a number of his favourite recipes using the key ingredient of mozzarella, including fried bocconcini, roasted stuffed cheese, and a risotto alla puttanesca.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • March 15, 2023

    Luca shows off recipes featuring potato, including focaccia, a vibrant coloured gnocchi, and a dessert using sweet potato.

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • March 22, 2023

    Luca demonstrates some of his favourite recipes using the key ingredient, Parmigiano Reggiano.

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • March 29, 2023

    Luca reveals his favourite recipes that use small goods as the key ingredient.

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • April 5, 2023

    Luca celebrates coffee, creating a risotto, a panna cotta with some garnishes, and a toasted panatone.

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • April 12, 2023

    Luca shares some of his favourite recipes that use the ingredient zucchini flowers.

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • April 19, 2023

    Luca cooks with banana, preparing ricotta fritters with banana and coffee, a brûlée, and a banana and limoncello gelato.

Season 4

  • S04E01 1. Prosciutto

    • November 3, 2024

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

  • S04E02 2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    • November 10, 2024

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

  • S04E03 3. Eggplant

    • November 17, 2024

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

  • S04E04 4. Parmigiano Reggiano

    • November 24, 2024

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

  • S04E05 5. Amaretti

    • December 1, 2024

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

  • S04E06 6. Anchovies

    • December 8, 2024

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

  • S04E07 7. Butter

    • December 15, 2024

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