The classic combination of tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella is pretty hard to beat. Caprese salad is a really simple dish where slices of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (traditionally buffalo mozzarella) are layered on a plate with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s so simple, but really delicious. Because it is so…
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Penne with Roasted Pumpkin, Capsicum, Haloumi and Chorizo Crumb
I’m always trying to think of new ways to throw together a meal using a packet of pasta. It’s my ‘go to’ blank canvas and I could never imagine my pantry being without at least a few varieties waiting to be dressed up for dinner. As much as I love the weekend where I…
Penne with Cabbage, Broccoli, Blistered Tomatoes and Salami
How’s your week been? Well all I can say is thank GOD it’s Friday. That said, I also can’t believe it’s already Friday – far out, the weeks are flying by. Don’t you think? I’ve even noticed people posting memes on Facebook like “only 15 Fridays until Christmas” and that kind of thing that always…
Orecchiette with Corn, Chorizo and Avocado
I’ve just come back from a weekend away in Broome. For those of you not familiar with it, Broome is a beautiful coastal town in northern Western Australia most famous for it’s gorgeous beach, Cable Beach, and it’s pearling industry. I live 600km south of Broome, so it’s a great escape when we get a…
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….
Eggplant Involtini
Growing up, my family always grew eggplant in the garden. When they were in season, they’d be everywhere. Beautiful purple shiny fruit, ready to be turned into many incredible, yet simple, Italian dishes. I would love Mum’s Pepperonata, usually made when we had a family barbecue and served on a large platter to share. Mum also…
Fettuccine with Salmon, Mascarpone, Lemon and Peas
Out of everything I like to cook, pasta always has a special place in my heart. From the memories of it gracing our table pretty much every night of the week when I was growing up, to the smiles on my kids’s faces when I dish them up a hearty plate of pasta for our dinner,…
Chocolate Pistachio Cannoli Cake
This has got to be one of my ultimate favourite creations. I love cannoli (who doesn’t?) and I love a good chocolate cake, especially covered in rich chocolate ganache. So I thought up a way of combining the two and here it is. The cake itself contains ground pistachios, making it rich and dense (just…
Spaghetti Pizzaiola
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…
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…
