TO DRINK: Laphroaig whisky, with a dash of water. Its smoky, peaty flavour is a surprisingly satisfying accompaniment to simple dishes with pure flavours.
Print Recipe Chargrilled cep salad (insalata di porcini alla griglia) Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 20 mins Ingredients ½ a garlic clove 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley 300g porcini mushrooms salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste olive oil, for drizzling ½ a lemon 2 handfuls mixed green salad leaves 5 celery stalks, julienned 50g
This ‘pizza’ is made with a cauliflower and mozzarella crust. Leave out the serrano ham if you prefer to make it 100 percent veggie friendly.
Print Recipe Penne primavera Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 50 mins Ingredients SAUCE 300g Rosa tomatoes, quartered 5 spring onions, finely sliced 60ml (¼ cup) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 60ml (¼ cup) fresh oregano, chopped 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh basil, chopped juice of ½ lemon salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 250ml (1 cup)
Ravioli is a wonderful “container” for a myriad delightful fillings. You will need a pasta machine for this recipe and remember that fillings cannot be too watery otherwise…
Print Recipe Roasted baby marrow and asparagus risoni salad Serves: 4 – 6 Cooking Time: 35 mins Ingredients 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil + 45ml (3 tbsp) extra 8 baby marrows, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2,5ml (½ tsp) dried chilli flakes salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 300g risoni 10
Print Recipe Vegetable and bacon soup with ricotta dumplings Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 mins plus 1 hour for soaking beans Ingredients RICOTTA DUMPLINGS 250g fresh ricotta 125ml (½ cup) Parmesan, finely grated 10ml (2 tsp) fresh marjoram leaves, finely chopped 1 large egg, lightly beaten 75g cake flour, sifted 15ml (1 tbsp)