This is a classic Sicilian Pasta alla Norma recipe, blending the flavours of aubergines, tomatoes, basil and ricotta. The term Norma seems to refer to the lady who developed the dish whose standard was deemed as high as Bellini’s opera La Norma. ➤ Serves 4 ➤ Cooking Time 45 minutes ➤ Easy Ingredients: 2 medium aubergines, sliced width-wise, layered and salted with coarse salt and […]
Riccioli Salad With Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Red Onions and Pesto This Riccioli Salad With Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Red Onions and Pesto is great if you have lots of hungry teenagers. It is nutritious, well balanced and easy to serve as a salad at a picnic or barbecue. The use of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto compliments the rather plain chicken flavour. Chilli gives it […]
Mezze Penne with Saffron and Prosciutto Crudo al Cartoccio (baked in foil) The strong point of this recipe is that the dish can be prepared beforehand and can be completed in the oven ten minutes before your guests are all ready to sit. Keep the wrapped parcels at room temperature for an hour maximum then bake them in a preheated oven for 8‐10 min at 180°C / […]
The origin of the Carbonara sauce is uncertain: some claim it was brought to Rome from Umbria by members of a secretevolutionary society, others attribute it to a noble Neapolitan whilst others say it was developed thanks to bacon and eggs (powder) brought in large quantities to Rome by American GIs. The tricky part here is to avoid […]
Calamarata with Lobster Ragu’, Peas and Rocket Created by Sara Danesin Masterchef finalist. The choice of this pasta is that it allows a tidy and elegant plating up, perfect for such a fine dining recipe. Importantly, remember to keep the lobster’s shell (carapace) as this is an integral part of this recipe. Whether you have bought yours […]
Involtini di melanzane e ricotta Aubergine carries other flavours, and this ricotta combination shows the cheese off at its best. This Aubergine Rolls Recipe is perfect, and ready in just 25 minutes! ➤ Serves 2 ➤Preparation 10 minutes ➤Cooking 15 minutes 1 large aubergine, leafy top trimmed off 6 slices bresaola 125g ricotta a small handful of […]
Insalata di farro con zucca Farro is coming back into fashion (the Ancient Romans loved it!). Here we are combining it with this butternut squash recipe. ➤ Serves 2 ➤ Preparation 5 minutes ➤ Cooking 30 minutes 400g peeled butternut squash or pumpkin 150g semi-pearled farro, rinsed, use pearl barley if you can’t find farro 30g […]
Pasta, grilled vegetables and pesto Pasta, verdure grigliate e pesto ➤ Serves 4 ➤ Preparation 20 minutes ➤ Cooking 10-30 minutes I like to grill my vegetables on the barbecue and cook the pasta on the stove, then combine the pasta dish and eat it while other things that need grilling take up the space on the barbecue. The […]
Fritelle di zucchini con radicchio Looking for a wonderfully tasty way to eat up all those courgettes? These courgette fritters are fantastic and they’re ready in just 20 minutes! ➤ Serves 2 ➤ Preparation 10 minutes ➤ Cooking 10-15 minutes For the fritters 280g courgettes, topped and tailed 100g mozzarella free-range egg, beaten 45g plain flour 1 large handful […]
Peperoni ripieni di carne You can make stuffed red peppers with anything you like, but they do go well with beef. ➤ Serves 2 ➤ Preparation 10 minutes ➤ Cooking 50 minutes 2 large red peppers 200g lean minced beef 1 small onion, peeled, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped 150ml beef […]