Hubby for some unknown reason has decided that I am a murderer of all houseplants, where this notion has come from I do not know as I still have the same Orchid, which is as we speak in full glorious bloom, that he brought me 6 years ago. This rather…
Nectarine Salad with Goat’s Cheese Toast
I think I may of found my Summer staple, the dish that I could live on all Summer, its simple and versatile, has all my favourite foods in and is so delicious. This is one of those dishes that as soon as you have finished it, you want more! Its…
Scrambled Eggs & Goats Cheese – Breakfast Heaven
I so wish that I had found this recipe earlier, its to die for and just perfect for this weekend, as it is Father’s Day and I decided that I would spoil Hubby rotten by making him breakfast in bed on both mornings over the weekend. My Hubby works extremely…
Ndundari con salsa di pomodoro e basilico – Ricotta Dumplings with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Finally we have the internet back and I can blog again, I have a pile of recipes I really want to get on here and have decided that tonight after an extremely lovely dinner I would post this gorgeous recipe. I have tried on a couple of occasions to make…
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino (Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil & Chilli)
It is no secret how much I love Antiono Carluccio, he is one of Italy’s great food ambassadors and was awarded the Commendatore award for his knowldege, enthusiasm and lifetime’s service to the Italian Food Industry, and in 2007 he received the O.B.E, a true legend and Italian Gentleman. For…
Tomato Tarte Tatin
Tomatoes for me are heavenly, I have a passion for tomatoes, I love them in salads especially Greek and the wonderful salad they do in Strada in Reigate and without a doubt, there are millions of dishes in which the tomato is one of the principle ingredients, or in which…
Ratatouille
I love this film and I love this dish, nothing could be more lost in translation when the English name for this dish is “Vegetable Stew”! How on earth could vegetable stew ever describe the flavour, warmth and vibrant colours that this dish delivers. This dish is so flexible,…
Shallot Tarte Tatin with Goats Cheese
I thought that making a tarte tatin would be tricky, I also thought that tackling it on a week night, when life is more manic than usual was slightly insane, but the whole thing was rather easy and turned out so well. Its so exciting when you turn it out…
Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci
You may think that cooking could never be romantic, but I can tell you that it is, Hubby and I have just spent the most lovely evening making ravioli together. Every third weekend we are very lucky to be able to lose the Children for the weekend and spend some…
Tagliatelle with Parsley & Hazelnut Pesto
Yesterday was “International Day of Italian Cuisine” and this year´s official dish was Pesto alla Genovese, one of the world’s most famous uncooked sauces that originated in Genova, in the Region of Liguria. Pesto is one of the most reproduced sauces with many variations found around the world, but a…
