by Sheridan | May 14, 2023 | Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Recipes, Soups, Vegetarian
Basil Macadamia Pesto The texture and richness of macadamias really adds to the flavour of this pesto. Use it to toss through pasta: spiral pasta is best because it catches all the pesto. Or as a topping for pizza or bruschetta or in these Eggplant & Buffalo...
by Sheridan | Mar 28, 2023 | Dinner, Recipes, Starters, Vegetarian
Kofteh Tabrizi (Persian Meatballs) Of the many different types of Koofteh or Kufteh in Persian cuisine, Kofteh Tabrizi from north-west Iran is one of the most popular. Diverse recipes abound but essentially they are meatballs stuffed with dried fruits such as prunes,...
by Sheridan | Mar 21, 2023 | Italian, Lunch, Recipes, Starters, Vegetarian
Eggplant and Buffalo Mozzarella Rolls Milky soft white buffalo mozzarella is heavenly added to pasta and salad dishes. At Eataly, the fabulous Italian food and wine emporium in the Flatiron district of New York, you’ll find it featured in a variety of ways....
by Sheridan | Feb 26, 2023 | Dinner, Lunch, Picnic, Recipes, Vegetarian
Green Tomato Chutney This rich fruity chutney, made with end-of-season green tomatoes from my local Community Veggie Garden, complements smoked ham, smoked neck of pork or gammon, the sweetness of the fruit balancing the salty, fatty flavour of the meat. It’s...
by Sheridan | Feb 23, 2023 | Dinner, Italian, Lunch, Main Courses, Pasta, Recipes
Spaghetti alla Colatura di Alici (Fish Sauce) di Cetara This simple, and very delicious dish, made with the liquid of salted anchovies, is one I discovered in Cetara on the Amalfi Coast. You could substitute your favourite fish sauce, and add ginger and chilli. Given...