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Stufato Di Melanzane is an eggplant stew using what I would consider traditional Sicilian ingredients. I would usually steer away from recipes that have cooked sulatanas in them but I love using aubergines in different ways. This made a generous portion which was used not only for lunch, but with pasta for supper. Head straight … Continue reading Stufato Di Melanzane
Linguine Alla Vongole has to be one of Dave's favourite pasta dishes. I have never made this for him because I am not a huge fan. I love clams, and I love pasta, but, the dish is too finicky for me. Well, that is what I thought until I made this at home. There were … Continue reading Linguine Alla Vongole
I slightly overcooked my ramen eggs but that did not detract from how tasty they were. And how perfectly they went with the meal I created. I would suggest perfecting the eggs so that the yolks are still runny, but the whites hard boiled. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ramen Eggs ♥ … Continue reading Ramen Eggs
After using a recipe for castagnole that did not work out at all, I created a recipe that I think is perfect. The key to a good fried doughnut is the flour. Ordinary all purpose flour or cake flour will do. There is no need to use OO farina as suggested in some recipes. Also, … Continue reading Castagnole
This slow roasted lamb will take the best part of an afternoon to cook. It needs very little hands on time, and is cooked all in one roasting dish. You can then use this for serving your meal family style, at the table. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Slow Roasted Lamb ♥ … Continue reading Slow Roasted Lamb
This slow roasted brisket is perfect for cold winter nights when warm comfort food is in order. This dish is packed full of mushrooms and flavoured with red wine, rosemary and thyme. It needs to be served with a side dish that can soak up the lovely resulting sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Slow Roasted Brisket
You may have realized I was working my way towards this recipe for Agnolotti Ripieni Di Ragù? I made so much of the pork neck ragu that it seemed the logical place to use half of the batch was in a filled pasta. And as I had promised to do so when I made the … Continue reading Agnolotti Ripieni Di Ragù
You need two days to make this pressed pork belly, even though it does not need much of your attention. Most of the time is taken up in the oven and the fridge. The result is truly restaurant worthy and will impress your dinner guests. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pressed Pork … Continue reading Pressed Pork Belly
I so enjoyed how the pork neck came out when I made melanzane that I decided to make a large batch of pork neck ragu. Some was enjoyed with hand cut pasta, and the rest was used to make agnolotti. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pork Neck Ragu ♥ When I booked … Continue reading Pork Neck Ragu
I love having a few bottles of Salsa Di Pomodoro in my fridge. It means when I don't have time I have pasta sauce ready to go. And it can be used for making casseroles or adding to a curry in a hurry. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salsa Di Pomodoro ♥ … Continue reading Salsa Di Pomodoro
Using the humble (and cheap) pork neck you can make this really scrumptious pork neck melanzane. This recipe uses traditional Sicilian flavours. But you could change it up by using peppers in place of the aubergines, tequila for the balsamic, and a Mexican cheese. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pork Neck Melanzane … Continue reading Pork Neck Melanzane
This bacon relish beer bread is not only super easy to make. It is super tasty. You can use any store bought relish you have, as long as it is not too moist. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bacon Relish Beer Bread ♥ In May this year I bought three necklaces. One … Continue reading Bacon Relish Beer Bread
Serve this bacon relish on hot dogs to take them from ordinary to extraordinary. Or add it to a cheese platter to go with a perfectly ripe brie or camembert. I served it alongside pizza bianca as one of the many toppings for people to add. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bacon … Continue reading Bacon Relish
I first made this onion gravy for a friend when we made livers and mash for him. He was iron deficient and this is a meal I love making as it is so simple. Then, a few weeks ago I was talking to a friend and I told her I was making bangers and mash. … Continue reading Onion Gravy
I bought a bottle of cider that was recommended to me and it was awful. So much so that the only palatable thing I could think of doing with it was to make mulled cider. Thankfully the weather is perfect for warm drinks right now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mulled Cider … Continue reading Mulled Cider
Whereas chicken soup might be Jewish penicillin, to me minestrone is medicine for the soul. I am longing for Italy and am cooking as much Italian food as I can right now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Minestrone ♥ Did you know that bees produce propolis to build their hives? It is … Continue reading Minestrone
Pre Covid one could not get beef cheeks for love nor money. Restaurant chefs grabbed them and they became a luxury item. But now, there seems to be easier availability. And the price is budget friendly. I made a beef cheek ragu reminiscent of what we have had in Italy. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Beef Cheek Ragu
I made this Bourbon and Orange Glazed Gammon two years in a row. It is so good, and we ate cold gammon for days afterwards. This is a great alternative to traditional glazes as it is not too sweet. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bourbon And Orange Glazed Gammon ♥ The latest … Continue reading Bourbon And Orange Glazed Gammon
My friend Nico gave me a bottle of Grappa for my 50th birthday with the promise I only drink it with him. Sadly, he passed away before we could enjoy that tipple together so I decided to use the grappa to make a few jars of drunken cherries. Skip ahead to the recipe for Drunken … Continue reading Drunken Cherries
Cherry season is short and sweet and I wanted to make the most of it last December. I made drunken cherries with a quarter of a box I bought directly from the farm. And with another quarter I made cherry and vodka jam. As Dave was away, I ate the rest of the box as … Continue reading Cherry And Vodka Jam