Every Italian has grown up eating cutlets. Whether it’s chicken or veal is no matter. They were just always there, in bulk, waiting in the freezer to be cooked up at a moment’s notice. Veal is the traditional meat to use, but you need to be able to get your hands on really good veal,…
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Underground Secrets of Rome – Nero’s Golden Palace (Domus Aurea)
“Now I can begin to live as a human being.” That is apparently what Emperor Nero had to say when his Golden Palace, Domus Aurea, was finally built. Poor Nero, he must have been living in squalor before he could move into his 300 room abode set on 200 hectares of manicured gardens, fountains, a huge…
New Cookbook Release
I am so excited to be able to announce my latest cookbook. The Godfather – The Corleone Family Cookbook, filled with recipes inspired by the Godfather movie trilogy. Published by Insight Editions in the U.S., it’s out this month! Here’s a little glimpse: Isn’t it great? I had so much fun writing this book….
Flourless Lemon Ricotta Cake
I have tried for so many years to grow a lemon tree in my back yard. I’m not really a green thumb, so I’m not the type to have a whole veggie garden going on. I just like a few things so I can pick them fresh, things like fresh basil, parsley, chillies, cherry tomatoes,…
“Do you speak English?”- How not to be a tourist in Italy
I have recently returned from a trip to Italy, my favourite place to visit. I have so much I want to write about and share I really don’t know where to begin. I don’t think it’s just because I’m Italian, I think I’d love Italy just as much if I weren’t. It has everything and…
Quick Almond Cake
This almond cake comes from one of my favourite books from my cookbook collection: Casa Moro by Sam and Sam Clark ( a husband and wife duo who amusingly share the same name). The reason why it is one of my favourites is because the Moroccan/Spanish recipes are so full of flavour, gutsy, yet simple…
Cruising the Whitsundays
How to celebrate a milestone birthday when you a) don’t like the idea of turning such milestone age in the first place, b) do not want the attention having a party of well-wishers ( who would spend the night reminding you how old you are) , and c) your family can’t think of anything to…
Pappardelle with Pumpkin and Chorizo
Pumpkin and chorizo were made to dance with each other. The earthy sweetness of the pumpkin is perfect with the smoky paprika flavour of the chorizo. I often roast small cubes of pumpkin and toss them with chorizo that I have pan-fried just until the edges are crispy, then scatter over a bed of baby…
Whole Orange and Yoghurt Cake
I bought my very first blood oranges this week. Yep – never ever have I had the opportunity to buy them before. Living in a remote town with only two supermarkets makes it very difficult to get your hands on certain ingredients. Seriously, if you get to go to a local farmer’s market every week…
Tagliatelle with Chicken and Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
Chicken is without a doubt the most common protein that comes out of my kitchen. I know I’m not alone. Chicken is popular all over the world, particularly in Australia. Data from the OECD says that the average Aussie eats 42kg of chicken per year. That’s a lot of chicken! We are the third largest…
