I am afraid that here is another recipe by Gennaro Contaldo from ‘The Two Greedy Italians” and also a little history lesson, which I hope doesn’t bore you to much but a story that I find fascinating. As Gennaro says in the book, food and religion have always gone hand…
30 Minute Chicken Curry
My love of Cookery Books and food magazines is well known, I have been collecting them for years and the photo above is of Good Food Magazine February 2001, I actually think my Mum gave me this one as I loved this recipe so much. Hubby and I were…
Salsicce fatte a mano con salsa pepolata – Hand-made skinless Sausages with Pepper Sauce
Today was Luca’s School Fete and he had a ball. The weather was perfect and it was all so terribly English, especially with cream teas being served. Luca is such a sunny little character and always fun to be with, he loves his food and loves to help cook. I…
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…
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Have you missed me? I know I have missed being able to Blog, all thanks to a manic life and the idiots which go by the name of BT !!! As you know we moved into our new house about 6 months ago, our Internet provider was Sky, but we…
Chicken Cacciatore
Well Pancake Day is over, Easter isn’t far off but next is Mother’s Day and its time to drop very unsubtle hints to my Children !!! Olly I hope is buying me the above Catherine Fulvio book and Rosie I hope is buying me Two Greedy Italians, two wonderful Italian…
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,…
Cavolo Nero & Pancetta Tart
I am blogging away like a trooper today, and no that doesn’t mean that I have some sort of wind problem from eating the cavolo nero last night, it just means that due to circumstances changing today and plans being altered, I now find myself with a far more relaxing…
