Risotto with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil - Soothing, creamy and one of the easiest risotto to make. On the table in just 25 minutes. - fresh mozzarella (vegetarian versions available), Bunch fresh basil, unsalted butter, arborio rice, tin chopped tomatoes, homemade chicken broth, small onion, Sea salt, black pepper, Put the chicken broth in a [...]
Panzanella - Summer on a plate and a great way to use stale bread! - country bread or sourdough bred, a day or two old, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Bunch fresh basil, cucumber, tablespoons wine vinegar, tablespoons olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and finely slice the onion. Put it into a bowl, cover [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Stuffed aubergines - Aubergine boats with minced pork & beef in tomato sauce - large aubergines, lean ground beef (minimum 5% fat), ground pork (preferably free range, minimum 8% fat), Bunch fresh basil, tin chopped tomatoes, olive oil, cloves garlic, grating nutmeg, large pinch oregano, Grated parmesan, wholemeal breadcrumbs, Sea salt, black pepper, Bring a [...]