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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.
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italian tonnato sauce
Creamy Italian tuna sauce, made in minutes from pantry staples. Spoon it over cold veal, toss it with pasta or serve it as a dip with fresh vegetables.
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pork sausage plait
ome cooks call the pork sausage plait a poor man’s Wellington or a posh sausage roll. This dish fondly reminded me of the amazing pork pies I’ve eaten whilst in England.
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parmesan tuiles
Tuile (pronounced tweel) is a French word for tile and is a thin, crisp cookie with a lacy texture. They can be sweet or savoury.
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pork belly adobo
Adobo is a sauce that is indigenous to the Philippines. When the Spanish colonists settled in the Philippines during the 16th century, they saw this…
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Green Tomato Chow Chow
An autumn preserve born from the season’s last green tomatoes, the kind of recipe that marks the turn of the year in this kitchen.
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Roasted Portobello Mushroom Soup
Roasting brings out a rich, scrumptious taste. Portobellos roasted with garlic, rosemary and a splash of beer, then blended smooth and finished with lemon.
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Mediterranean-style Chicken Salad
Poached chicken with bell pepper, white beans, rocket, capers, olives and mint, dressed with citrus and olive oil and served chilled.
