The name Rissotto comes from “rissot”, the old Milanese word for “hotchpotch” and it sums up this recipe perfectly. My risottos are often based on whichever suitable ingredients are readily to hand which this week happened to include a punnet … Continue reading
This scrumptious, gratin style potato cake is a real crowd pleaser and a lot easier to make than it looks. Perfect if you are planning a post Lockdown family or friends reunion or just fancy making something a little bit … Continue reading
What better way to woo the love of your life than with this quirky Italian pasta recipe? Not only is it guaranteed to create some “Ah’s” and “Oo’s” as it appears from the oven but the combination of melted cheese … Continue reading
This is a variation of a great childhood favourite of mine as I loved crunching on the cheesey pasta topping. The crispier the pasta and cheese the better it tasted to me! It was also the first dish I ever … Continue reading
Chard, also known as Swiss chard, is a leafy green vegetable related to beetroot and spinach and is widely used in Mediterranean cooking. The Spinach Pie recipe which I posted a few months ago was a family favourite often cooked … Continue reading
The hibernating season is over! The weather is getting warmer and once again it’s time to shed all those layers- not just the woolly ones but the ones that find a home around our middles in winter! All this thinking … Continue reading
Isn’t it funny how some family recipes are handed down from generation to generation and remain popular, with each family giving it their own particular tweak or twist? This spinach pie recipe was a favourite of mine when growing up … Continue reading
Spelt is an ancient grain related to wheat which is very nutritious and delicious cooked in salads. In the Mediterranean, salads made from grains such as spelt and wheat have been a part of rustic culinary tradition for hundreds of … Continue reading
are a typical Mediterranean food packed full of vitamins and, like tomatoes, have been found to contain a compound that helps prevent cancer. They are so flavoursome and versatile that they are widely used in French, Spanish and Italian cooking. … Continue reading
I cooked this dish at the weekend and it makes a perfect light supper or lunch which can be eaten on its own or as an accompaniment to grilled meat or fish. I wanted to share this one with you … Continue reading
Minestra has all the hallmarks of the best rustic Italian food. It’s one pot cooking requiring no fancy cheffing skills and so filling you won’t feel hungry for hours (maybe even days!) afterwards. I like to think it was probably … Continue reading