Parmigiana di melanzane - Classic Italian dish of aubergine, tomatoes, basil and mozzarella - aubergines, mozzarella, Bunch fresh basil, 50g grated parmesan, passata (pureed, sieved tomatoes), onion, olive oil, clove garlic, Sea salt, black pepper, Olive oil for frying, Wash the aubergines and top and tail them. Slice lengthways in 5mm slices. Arrange the slices [...]
Salad of crayfish and avocado - A few fresh ingredients brought together with a lovely dressing for a light & zingy meal. Great food made easy! - crayfish tails, cooked, heads of chicory, avocado, orange, lemon, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Divide the chicory into quarters and rinse thoroughly. Cut each quarter lengthways into [...]
Stracotto - Melt-in-the-mouth Italian pot roast - brisket or silverside, carrots, stick celery, butter, clove garlic, onions, olive oil, red wine, beef or vegetable stock, tomato puree, A grating of nutmeg, Sea salt, black pepper, Rinse the meat and pat dry with kitchen towel.; Peel and roughly chop the onions. Peel the carrots and cut [...]
Caramelised onion and goat's cheese quiche - A delicious combination of creamy goat's cheese & tangy red onions. Quick and easy too! - cold unsalted butter, soft goat’s cheese, eggs, half-fat crème fraiche, plain flour, red onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar, demerara sugar, Sea salt, black pepper, Cut the butter into small pieces. Rub [...]
Steak with balsamic vinegar marinade - Bring out the juicy, mellow flavour of good steak fast with this simple marinade. - rump or sirloin beef steak, sprigs fresh rosemary, clove garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, black pepper, Bash the unpeeled garlic. Wash the rosemary and remove the needles from the stalks.; Mix together [...]
Pasta with asparagus and smoked salmon - Fast, fabulous, fresh and creamy. On the table in just 20 minutes. - smoked salmon trimmings, fine asparagus, crème fraiche, shallot, unsalted butter, lemon, tagliatelle, A grating of nutmeg, Sea salt, black pepper, Bring two saucepans of salted water – one large and one small - to the [...]
Risotto with mushrooms - You may well have almost everything you need in your storecupboard. Just pick up fresh mushrooms and parsley and off you go! - cup mushrooms, bunch fresh parsley, Knob unsalted butter, 15g dried porcini mushrooms, clove garlic, carnaroli rice, olive oil, white wine, Grated parmesan (vegetarian versions available), vegetable stock, black [...]
Seafood risotto - This quick and easy risotto offers a real taste of Italy. On the table in just 25 minutes! - pack mixed seafood, fresh or frozen, shallot, ripe tomatoes, lemon, bunch fresh parsley, clove garlic, carnaroli rice, fish stock, olive oil, black pepper, Make up the stock in a small saucepan according to [...]
Linguine with garlic scallops - Mouth-watering and ready in 20 minutes. Make it with prawns instead of scallops if you prefer. - baby plum tomatoes, scallops, bunch fresh parsley, linguine, olive oil, cloves garlic, A pinch of chilli flakes, Sea salt, black pepper, Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.; Meanwhile, wash [...]
Roasted cherry tomato and basil soup - A lovely, sweet soup packed with intense Mediterranean flavours - cherry tomatoes, large sweet potato, shallot, Bunch fresh basil, olive oil, vegetable stock, Sea salt, black pepper, TURN THE OVEN ON TO 200˚C/180˚C fan/Gas 6; Wash the tomatoes. Peel and slice the sweet potato. Put them both into [...]