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Franco Luise

Italian chef

Franco Luise

An experienced Italian chef who brings flavors and inspiration from five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants straight into the home kitchen. He sees cooking as a joy and a form of sharing—showing that even simple dishes can taste restaurant-quality and that anyone can truly prepare them at home.

Recipes
209
Average time
28 min
Rating
4.9
Specialties
  • Mediterranean cuisine
  • French cuisine
  • Vegan cuisine
  • Gourmet cuisine
  • Italian cuisine (fish, meat, pasta, desserts)
  • Classic French cuisine (fish, meat, desserts)
  • Asian cuisine
  • Molecular cuisine
Experience

Drawing on more than 40 years of experience in top-level gastronomy across Europe, he translates this expertise into clear, approachable recipes, straightforward methods, and a focus on working with quality ingredients. His goal is to inspire people to cook, give them confidence in the kitchen, and show that Italian cuisine is above all about flavor, simplicity, and honesty.

He combines classic culinary techniques with a modern, practical approach. His work is strongly influenced by tradition, deep knowledge of ingredients, and cultural context, while emphasizing clarity, accessibility, and real-world everyday use.

Alongside his professional career, Franco is also an author and lecturer who has long been dedicated to sharing his knowledge openly, sincerely, and without unnecessary complexity.

Signature recipes

Selected recipes by this chef from the Goulash cookbook.

Salmon Fillet in a Zucchini Crust with Potatoes
Mains4 ingredients

Salmon Fillet in a Zucchini Crust with Potatoes

Salmon baked in the oven with potatoes, the salmon wrapped in thin slices of zucchini. An ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner that pleases the eye and the palate.

323 kcal35 min
Spaghetti With Potatoes And Basil Pesto
Quick5 ingredients

Spaghetti With Potatoes And Basil Pesto

Real pasta al pesto! Spaghetti, fresh green beans and a large potato, generously coated with aromatic basil pesto, create a sophisticated and tasty dish, ideal for a summer lunch or dinner.

626 kcal11 min
Spaghetti All'Arrabbiata
Vegetarian7 ingredients

Spaghetti All'Arrabbiata

Prepare delicious and spicy Spaghetti All'Arrabbiata that will impress you with their flavor and simplicity. This classic Italian recipe starts like Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino and continues by adding a tomato and basil sauce with a little grated Parmesan.

515 kcal21 min
Fried Eggs with Bell Pepper Rings
Quick6 ingredients

Fried Eggs with Bell Pepper Rings

Eggs with pepper rings are a quick and tasty breakfast. They are prepared in a skillet, without using the oven. The shallot adds a delicate flavor, while the pepper gives the dish a beautiful appearance and a mild sweetness.

261 kcal13 min
Spicy Chicken Wings
Chicken9 ingredients

Spicy Chicken Wings

Delicious baked chicken wings. Lightly spicy and at the same time slightly sweet. Will delight any meat lover.

611 kcal44 min
Shakshuka with Sausages
Breakfast10 ingredients

Shakshuka with Sausages

For the whole pan, choose 4 servings in the app. Try this originally North African vegetable dish, in this case made special with lean sausages, which give the dish even more flavor and energy.

485 kcal24 min
Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil And Chili Peppers
Quick4 ingredients

Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil And Chili Peppers

Prepare delicious and simple Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino that will amaze you with their flavor and ease of preparation. This classic Italian recipe combines quality spaghetti with spicy garlic, chilli peppers and fragrant olive oil. Finally add a little chopped parsley for freshness.

481 kcal17 min
Pork Neck Escalope Bolognese-Style
Quick8 ingredients

Pork Neck Escalope Bolognese-Style

A classic Italian dish with tender pork neck, ham, Emmental and Parmesan, served with a fresh arugula salad.

739 kcal18 min