Mozzarella Grilled in Lemon Leaves
Mozzarella Grilled in Lemon Leaves Join my food & wine tour to Southern Italy to discover more Italian regional specialties! I discovered mozzarella grilled in lemon leaves on the Amalfi coast, where lemons are a way of life. It’s delicious and so very simple to make, especially if you (or a neighbour) have a lemon […]
Nachos
Nachos Like this recipe? You’ll love my online cooking class featuring the food of America’s Deep South! I’ve always had a soft spot for this Tex-Mex snack, invented, as so many good things are, out of necessity. Asked to feed some hungry customers after the kitchen had closed, a Mexican cook called Ignacio (“Nacho” for […]
Greek Leek and Cheese Pie (Prasopita)
Greek Leek & Cheese Pie (Prasopita) Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Greek cooking class Inspired by Janni Kyritsis! I’ve always loved Greek pies like spanakopita (spinach and cheese), tiropita (cheese) and hortopita (wild weeds – see video below). Then I discovered this Greek leek and cheese pie, which might just be the most […]
Raw Artichoke Salad
Raw Artichoke Salad Join my food & wine tour to Southern Italy to discover more Italian regional specialties! Insalata de carciofi is one of my favourite ways to serve artichokes – simply thinly sliced with a tangy lemon dressing and a little salty cheese. Celery heart adds crunch to this raw artichoke salad and a […]
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe Join my food & wine tour to Southern Italy to discover more Italian regional specialties! Cacio e pepe, cheese and pepper – one of the simplest pasta sauces, this Roman classic can also be one of the trickiest to get just right. The idea is to emulsify the cheese with the […]
Welsh Rarebit
Welsh Rarebit Like this recipe? You’ll love my online British cooking class! The alternative name for this cheesy British classic, Welsh rabbit, may be the original title, and the ‘rarebit’ name may have been created later to try and make sense of a nonsensical sounding dish. Etymology aside, this is the classic cheddar dish and […]
Pancetta-wrapped Grilled Mozzarella
Pancetta-wrapped Grilled Mozzarella Join my food & wine tour to Italy to discover more Italian regional specialties! Pancetta-wrapped grilled mozzarella is one of those quick-to-assemble dishes that’s perfect for entertaining. Inspired by a dish I used to love years ago at Castelmola restaurant in Leichhardt, the addition of mustard fruit takes this snack from yum […]
Polenta Chips with Stracciatella
Polenta Chips & Stracciatella Join my Small Group Food & Wine Tours of Northern Italy One of the things I love most about travel is discovering new foods, and the find of my first trip to Emilia-Romagna was the soft fresh cheese Squacquerone di Romagna. Guests on my Emilia-Romagna food and wine tour (see video […]
Cheese Ravioli with Balsamic Brown Butter
Share page on: Ravioli with Balsamic Vinegar Join my Small Group Food & Wine Tour of Modena – Home of Balsamic Vinegar Ravioli with balsamic vinegar and brown butter is my go-to when I’m really busy but want something delicious (and slightly indulgent) for dinner. It doesn’t get much simpler than three ingredients, but that […]
Vegetarian Lasagne
Vegetarian Lasagne Let’s Eat Lasagne Together In Italy On one of my Italian food & wine tours! I love this vegetarian twist on a classic lasagne, full of spring greens. It’s a bit messy to make, but delicious to eat; the ricotta mixture is much thicker than the béchamel sauce used in a traditional lasagne, […]