All posts in Italian Food
Pea Risotto
When it’s made properly, risotto is one of the wonders of the World. It;’s one of my favourite things to eat – and one of the simplest things to cook. However, don’t let the simplicity of risotto trick you into …
Tripolina Lunga with Smoked Salmon, Rocket & Peas
Tripolina Lunga is a thick cut pasta with frilled edges - I have no idea what it means but knowing the Italians it means something like "hair of
Rabbit Ragu with Rigatoni
Tonight was a very special dish, featuring one of my favourite meats, rabbit. It has a beautiful, delicate flavour and works excellently when slowly braised to create a
Puy Lentils
Tonight I decided to have my first BBQ of the year - the sun had been shining all day and I had three mosquito bites, so I knew
Cabbage with Pancetta
Cabbage gets a raw deal. Granted, it can produce the foulest smelling excretions known to man, but it is also one of the tastiest vegetables ever. Fact. I
Chicken Scallopini
I wanted something quick, simple and delicious tonight for dinner. I didn't have the patience to wait for anything so settled on something Italian - it's generally quick
Mushroom Lasagne
This is the second vegetarian meal I've eaten this week! Now, it's not on moral grounds so don't think I'm going all new-world, more on taste grounds. I'm
Potatoes Cooked with Wine and Olives
This has to be one of the most delicious things I've cooked in a while. I had no idea that it would turn out so well, and lift
Orecchiette with Broccoli and Mushrooms
I never thought I'd be raving a vegetarian dish but the marvel of this meal cannot be explained in one paragraph - it was delicious. It's simplicity is
Gnocchi with Italian Sausage & Peas
I always fall into the trap of just sticking sausages into a pan or onto the barbecue. While this is a perfectly acceptable way of eating one of






















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