Crostini, loosely translated in Italian mean “little toasts” and are the perfect blank canvas for any kind of topping. They are perfect to serve up before a meal, especially if you’re entertaining, as the crostini can be made in advance and stored in a container, ready to top with whatever takes your fancy (they keep…
italian food
Sicilian Pizza
Sicily is one of my favourite regions of Italy. Full of history, baroque little towns, amazing coastline, vineyards, not to mention an active volcano. But the best thing about Sicily is the food. Such an eclectic mix of flavours due to the influences from so many different cultures that invaded it over the years. What…
Nacatole
I can’t remember a day in my childhood we did not have a container of these in the pantry. I can’t even remember how often Mum would make them, but when she did, she made lots. Enough to give some away to friends and family, and plenty to store in the white recycled containers she…
Pork, Chilli and Fennel Meatballs with Creamy Polenta
The heady chilli and fennel smell of these meatballs transports me to childhood memories of my family’s annual sausage making tradition. With sharply honed knives, my Dad and uncles would butcher a large pig, reared on my Uncle’s farm especially, meticulously ensuring not a scrap of meat was wasted. The meat was diced, leaving just…
Chicken Cutlets – A Staple in Every Italian Mamma’s Freezer
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,…
