Spaghetti Bolognese has been embraced the world over and it would be rare to find a household that didn’t eat this meal on a regular basis. Which means that most people have grown up eating some version or other of this sauce. So it’s no surprise that everyone also has their own methods and tips […]
The star of this recipe is the ricotta and silver beet (Swiss chard) gnocchi with the tomato and borlotti bean sauce. The duck element is purely optional and can be replaced with another meat/poultry or even left out entirely as the gnocchi and sauce are delicious just on their own. I was making this for […]
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina literally translates as gnocchi in the style of Sorrento but that really doesn’t mean much if you’ve never been to Sorrento and eaten their prized gnocchi dish. So forget about the name and just think of it as pillowy soft gnocchi coated with a gooey tomato and mozzarella sauce before being baked […]
This recipe has become one of my family’s favourite meals. Especially when we’re entertaining large numbers of people because it’s so darn easy, ridiculously easy – there’s no frying, sautéing or caramelising involved, in fact you don’t even need to boil any water for the pasta! A true one-pot meal that only requires time, and […]
What’s not to love about flavour packed meatballs bathed in rich tomato sauce, poured over spaghetti and topped with mounds of parmesan cheese – comfort food just doesn’t get any better which is why this pasta dish is loved by young and old alike. I was a little shocked the first time I had spaghetti […]
I love lasagna in all shapes and forms, everything from classic meat to roast pumpkin. I’d never tried a mushroom lasagna before though, and now I have, it might be my new favourite. This is a recipe I adapted from Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. I’ve made quite a few changes to the original […]
For a recent family get together I wanted to make a risotto, mainly because I love how easy risottos are to make. Sure there’s a little bit of prep involved and then some stirring time just before dinner but compared to a lot of meals, I find risottos quite stress free. I decided on a […]
This would have to be one of the best baked pasta dishes I’ve ever made, or tasted, for that matter and I don’t say that lightly. It comes from one of my favourite chefs, Simon Hopkinson. The recipe below will feed 2-3 people and I think it tastes best when made to these quantities. The […]
I know a lot of people are squeamish about offal but I love them. The strange thing is that most people who confess a dislike of offal have never tried them which is such a shame as if they’re cooked properly they can be so delicious. Fans of chicken livers will love this dish but […]
Prawns, garlic and cream are a heavenly combination. This pasta is one of my favourites but maybe not something to indulge in every day. It’s rich and delicious and just the thing for a cold night when you don’t have much time to get dinner on the table but want something super tasty. Ingredients – […]
Mustard With Mutton 