I know that fresh and dried pasta is readily available in the shops but if I am making ravioli or tortellini ,…
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Wet walnuts and other recipes
‘Wet’ walnuts are in season now and although the season is short (from early October to mid November), they really are quite…
Classic Carbonara with no cream!
Spaghetti Carbonara is one of the first pasta dishes I can remember ever eating. A rich creamy, cheesey sauce with lots of…
Gnocchetti sardi with tomato chilli and Pecorino recipe
For several months now I have noticed that most Monday night suppers have been meat free. Whether it has been a subconscious…
Spaghetti with sweet peppers, tomato and chilli recipe
It’s funny how little quirks and rituals seem to slip into family life, particularly where food is concerned. Fish on Friday, because…
Gnocchi with roast Jerusalem artichokes tomatoes and hazelnut pesto recipe
Jerusalem artichokes are a wonderful vegetable to eat at this time of year. When roasted, they are deliciously sticky and caramelised…
Crab linguine with lemon and chilli recipe
Sunday night pasta has been a bit of a tradition in our family over the years. In the summer when the vegetable…
I have been beavering away making loads of canapés this past week for various Christmas parties. Delicious though they are after spending…
Linguine with sausage and pesto recipe
Pasta pesto, was the first pasta dish my son learnt to make, and it still remains one of his favourites today. There…
Butternut squash ravioli with ricotta and sage
There is something really comforting about a fresh homemade bowl of pasta. Soft pillows of lusciousness melting in your mouth, bursting with…