When life is frantic, and everyone in the family has a million things on, and if you’re a parent you’ve got all the running around after the kids to do as well as all your own jobs, most likely the last thing you feel like doing is cooking dinner. I get it, believe me, as much…
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Avocado Smash Italian Style
There’s nothing better on a Sunday than to sit down and actually have time to eat a proper breakfast. I’m usually more of a coffee on the run kind of person, but on the weekend I really enjoy a good ol avocado on toast. However, I like to put a little Italian spin on it…
My New Book!! Food for Sharing – Italian Style
I am so excited to be able to announce that my newest book is available now. Food for Sharing – Italian Style is all about food you want to share, big plates of food plonked down into the middle of the table for everyone to dig in. This book was inspired by my family, and…
Vanilla Roasted Pears with Thyme
When it comes to dessert, I have to admit I’ve usually filled up on savoury and struggle to fit anything else in. That’s why I love making these vanilla roasted peaches. They’re the perfect end to a meal; fresh, fragrant and just sweet enough without weighing you down. These pears are so versatile. I like them…
Easiest Ever Lemon Tart
No fuss, no blind bake, no rolling pin – the easiest Lemon Tart ever!
Family Lasagne
Not many dishes are as well loved as a good lasagne. This is my family’s recipe. It’s laden with pasta and a delicious bolognese.
Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
You might think I’m mad posting a recipe for something as simple as a cup of hot chocolate. But think again, this is like nothing you’ve ever had before. This is the kind of cup of rich sweet loveliness you can stand your spoon up in. I first tasted Italian hot chocolate on my first…
The Ultimate Italian-Style Burger
There’s a time and a place when only a burger will do. Who doesn’t love one? You can buy them everywhere from fast food chains to expensive restaurants. Some restaurants only serve burgers these days, it’s become a bit of a burger phenomenon. You can get anything in a burger, from beetroot and egg, to…
Angel Hair Pasta with Chilli and Crab
I am a sucker for a big bowl of pasta to share – and this Angel Hair Pasta with Chilli and Crab is perfect for an intimate dinner. It’s a dish you would order at a restaurant, so even though it’s ready in minutes, it looks and taste very impressive. But honestly, this is dead…
Pasta al Forno
Cooking something ‘al forno’ basically means it’s baked in the oven. Pasta al forno, therefore, is simply a pasta bake. Most people would have cooked or eaten a pasta bake in their time, it’s one of the simplest meals to prepare, can be made in advance and feeds a lot of people on a shoestring….
