Tag Archives: pasta

Chive flower tortelloni

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Chives grow abundantly in our garden and although the plants, at 3 years old, are a bit tougher and woodier than I’d like they still put forth a beautiful crown of purple flowers at this time of year, which is … Continue reading →

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How to cook like Heston? – Ultimate cheese sauce for lasagne

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Ahh, Heston Blumenthal, a name that divides opinion more sharply than probably almost any other in the food world. Love him or loathe him (I blame the snail porridge for 99% of the haters) you can’t escape him these days, … Continue reading →

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Presto Pasta Nights #248 – The roundup

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

No sooner had the announcement been made that I was hosting this week’s Presto Pasta Nights then I had received the first entry, this stunning offering from La Caffettiera Rosa, a delicious seafood pasta with cannellini beans and mussels: Next up … Continue reading →

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Runner bean spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Late summer is a time of abundance for British gardeners, the time of year when a vast majority of homegrown crops are at their peak and when keeping up with your edible bounty can be downright difficult! Runner beans have … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with roasted cherry tomatoes and feta

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

As the dominant cook in my household (hubby CAN cook, but works evenings most of the time, and besides that is a typical male cook – every pan in the house, mess everywhere, two day’s worth of washing up left … Continue reading →

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Basil Gnocchi

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

When I had a glut of basil on my hands and needed inspiration for what to do with it, Qin of ‘In Pursuit of Food‘ told me about some delectable basil gnocchi she’d had recently at Mayfair’s Tempo and as … Continue reading →

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Lasagne of Wild Mushroom Ragu with Pecorino and Porcini sauce

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

This is a gorgeously indulgent dish, full of rich earthy flavours and textures. For the best result, the ragu should be made with a mixture of wild mushrooms, such as Ceps, oyster mushrooms and Enoki), however these can be expensive … Continue reading →

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Peperonata con Rigatoni

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

Update 10/12/10: If you have a little extra time and want to make the peperonata extra silky you might like to take the time to char the skins of the peppers and peel them before slicing. Pop your peppers under … Continue reading →

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