If you have ever been put off from making a recipe because you need to make your own pastry, read on. It is much simpler than you think. This is my Basic Sweet Shortcrust recipe that I use for all my sweet tarts, and can be used to make biscuits too. It is simple to…
Basics
Basic Pizza Dough
Making your own pizza dough is the difference between a good pizza and an amazing pizza. Simple to make, you can make extra and freeze for an easy meal or invite some friends over for a pizza party! Using strong bread flour, sometimes called pizza or bakers flour makes all the difference to the rise…
Home Made Gnocchi
Making fresh pasta and gnocchi has always been my passion, my joy and my therapy. I can’t think of anything I’d rather do in the kitchen than get my hands into making something from scratch. This is where I am happiest, making something amazing from a few ingredients that I know my family will love….
Basic Tomato Sauce
This is the basis of many many meals. This makes around 2 litres of sauce, so if you don’t need it all freeze the rest for another day. This really simple, but so good. A simple plate of your favourite pasta dressed with this sauce is a great traditional Italian dinner everyone will love. Basic…
Basil Pesto
So easy, so fresh and full of flavour. Basil pesto is perfect stirred through hot pasta, gnocchi or try it smeared between fresh pasta sheets for a summery lasagne. A dollop alongside grilled fish, chicken or lamb is divine – or just smear it on toasted bread for an instant crostini! Leftovers keep well in…
Roasted Capsicum Pasta Dough
The Capsicum Pasta Dough is a beautiful colour and perfect with meaty ragus. Try it with my Red Wine Oxtail Ragu. Roasted Capsicum Pasta Dough Cuisine: Italian Author: Liliana Battle Prep time: 30 mins Total time: 30 mins Roasted Capsicum Pasta Dough is beautiful served with a rich meaty ragu Ingredients 350 gm plain…
My Bolognese Sauce
This is my Bolognese Sauce. Use it to make my Family Lasagne or serve with your favourite pasta.
Basic Pasta Dough
Basic Pasta Dough
