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olive and anchovy bites
When we invite friends over for dinner, it’s always a new menu. And after many years of entertaining, this can seem as though there’s nothing new left in the tank! Which is what it felt like last Thursday. We had invited our good friends over for a bite to eat on Friday and the day…
Read Morehomemade anchovy butter (umami-rich)
Making flavoured butter isn’t a new invention but when anchovies are added, you get a whole lotta umami-rich going on. Say what? Umami is a trendy foodie word for a pleasant savoury taste. In a nutshell, something to pump up the flavour like adding a splash of fish sauce or lime juice. I read that…
Read MoreRoasted Red Pepper Salad with White Beans and Anchovy Sauce
I enjoy listening to stories of the past and with my mother in-law visiting, it’s the perfect time to hear more. Aida was born on the tiny island of Gibraltor 89 years ago. She moved to England in 1946 and has what I call a lovely Spanish/English accent. We are never short on conversation, our…
Read MoreRoasted Asparagus with Anchovy Panko-Garlic Topping
I was in the city yesterday meeting Mr. S. for a cappuccino and then off for a bit of retail therapy. I mustn’t have been in the mood as nothing I saw grabbed me except for when it came to a bit of food shopping at Eataly. It’s my favorite specialty shop in Manhattan showcasing…
Read MoreAsparagus with Anchovy Butter
This recipe is from a friend of mine who owns a restaurant in Victoria, BC. Jo Zambri and her brother, Peter Zambri, opened Zambri’s seven years ago. It’s a wonderful restaurant and Peter is an amazingly talented chef. The combination of the brother/sister team plus their attentive and knowledgeable staff make for a pleasurable dining…
Read Morecreamy baked spaghetti with leeks and anchovies
Who doesn’t like a one-pot pasta dish? This isn’t my first time making baked spaghetti and definitely won’t be the last. I am always drawn to dishes that include anchovies and this baked spaghetti is a keeper! I made it for two consecutive days, that’s how delicious it is! TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Moreporchetta – Italian Street Food
Porchetta (por-ketta) is an Italian meat dish made from pork belly, wrapped around a pork loin, and roasted for several hours. This is my first time making this and decided to leave the pork loin out for two reasons; it was my first time and I purchased a small piece of pork belly (750g). I’ve…
Read Moresalsa verde (a classic Italian green sauce)
Green sauce, you make my heart sing! It has to be one of THE easiest and healthy sauces one can make. But wait! What is a green sauce, you ask? If you have tried chimichurri, pesto, sauce vert or Mexican salsa verde you’ve tasted a green sauce. Salsa verde is a rustic sauce that can…
Read Morehummus (with a surprising ingredient)
Most of us have, at some point, enjoyed hummus either as a dip with pita bread and veggies or as a condiment slathered over a falafel. The recipe is simple; grab a can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), garlic, tahini, lemon or lime juice, coriander and process in a blender. Hummus is a healthy substitute…
Read Morebruschetta with white anchovies
Bruschetta (pronounced bru-sketta) is a classic Italian appetizer consisting of toasted bread slices topped with fresh ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil. There are oodles of variations and I’ve named a few here for you to consider: smashed avocado with chopped tomatoes; zucchini goat cheese bruschetta; smoked salmon with mascarpone cheese. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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