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pasta with olive sauce and pangrattato
Pangrattato makes perfect use of leftover bread. It has also been dubbed as a poor man’s parmesan and a centuries-old technique used in poorer Italian communities where aged cheeses such as parmigiano reggiano were too expensive for everyday use.
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Simple Syrup
Just sugar and water, but endlessly useful: flavour it with vanilla, ginger, or mint for cocktails, iced drinks, and desserts alike.
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homemade grenadine – so easy to make!
Grenadine is from the French word grenade which means pomegranate. Before you run out to the store to pick up a bottle, read the label. It’s most likely maraschino cherry juice, not grenadine.
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Blueberry Breakfast Drink
Start your day with a fibre boost: frozen blueberries, banana, yogurt and almond butter, blended thick and creamy. Satisfying on its own, it’ll keep you full until your next meal.
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Escargot Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps stuffed with garlicky escargot and herbed breadcrumbs, baked until golden.
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pesto trapanese (pesto with almonds & tomatoes)
A Sicilian city called Trapani is the birthplace of pesto trapanese where almonds and tomatoes are added.
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Sticky Date Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce
Moist, date-stuffed pudding you can make the night before. Whip the cream, warm the caramel sauce, and suddenly everyone has room for dessert.
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Tortellini Bolognese Soup
Little parcels of homemade tortellini, filled with pork, mortadella, prosciutto and Parmesan, floating in a clear, rich broth. Comfort in a bowl.
