This tasty dish which I enjoyed recently at Ostaria Da Rioba in Venice is cheap to make and makes a very satisfying meal served with a mixed green leaf salad and crusty bread. Baby clams or pippies are equally good. Wash the clams under running water then put in a bowl covered with water and [...]
A tasty flavoursome dish otherwise knowns as “whore’s spaghetti” – but to understand how it got its name would take a lengthy explanation! One thing is for certain: you’ll find all the ingredients found in an Italian pantry.
Spaghetti bolognaise (and/or spaghetti with meatballs) is the most popular family meal in Australia. Here’s a “recession proof” version using Spam or tinned ham which became popular during World War 2 with military personnel because it required no refrigeration.
A wholesome Italian vegetable soup, one of my favourites.
English cookery writer Diane Seed has lived in Rome for over 25 years and runs a cookery school there from her home adjacent to the magnificent Doria Pamphilj Palace. This tasty pasta dish is one she throws together for impromptu guests using dried pasta and tinned tuna.
I love simple elegant dishes like this one. It goes well with roast or barbecued meats.
A lovely light vegetarian entree which makes use of freh fennel and artichokes.
