In sad news; summer is over. In happy news; butternut squash season is upon us. A vegetable that truly is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the stomach. I am serving it up simply today; roasted, tossed in a sage brown butter and enjoyed with good quality pasta. When the … Continue reading Sage Brown Butter and Butternut Squash Fusilli
Today I am celebrating one of Italy's greatest gifts: ravioli. The beauty of Italian food is in the simple use of good quality ingredients: I made my recipe for ravioli with this mantra in mind. The filling is ricotta whipped up with lemon zest and a little seasoning and then the pasta is bathed in … Continue reading Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Mint Butter
What better way to use up leftover roast chicken than tossing it in garlic, oil and linguine? I have completed my first term at cookery school (yay) and one of the many perks of the Easter break's arrival is that I can get back to creating and sharing my own recipes. I am studying classical … Continue reading Roast Chicken Aglio e Olio
Bolognese, pasta bake, gnocchi: three of my most nostalgic, cozy comfort foods. When the three are combined? Pure heaven. This is not fine dining, this is not "healthy eating" and this is certainly not a speedy supper but it is a great example of food's ability to warm your body and warm your soul. A … Continue reading Gnocchi Bolognese Bake
Autumn is upon us and what better way to celebrate than cooking rich and creamy pasta? If I was forced to choose one cuisine to eat for eternity it would have to be Italian. Partly because a world without pasta or pizza is not a world that I wish to inhabit but also due to … Continue reading Pasta alla Vodka with Parmesan Rocket Salad
Hi guys I am returning to the blog-o-sphere today after a slight hiatus with this delicious carbonara recipe... I apologise for the lack of recipes recently - I have started at a new job and have been too exhausted when I get home from work to create food worth blogging! However I am determined not … Continue reading Chorizo and Thyme Carbonara
Bringing you a warming one pot wonder today as even in the midst of summer comfort food is still essential! I recently experienced my first foray into Creole cuisine via a Gumbo that my Dad made for dinner a few weeks ago. It was sheer perfection. Warming, spicy and packed full of carefully balanced flavours … Continue reading “Dirty Rice” // Creole Beef and Pepper Rice
Yes, asparagus and I are having a moment currently... Today the aforementioned asparagus is getting married together with prawns (a match made in heaven may I add) to give us this oh so creamy risotto. I am very often asked what my favourite dishes to cook and to eat are and risotto is always towards … Continue reading Zesty Asparagus, Prawn and Mint Risotto
