by Sheridan | Nov 17, 2024 | Biscuits, Cakes, Christmas, Italian, Recipes
Panforte This nougat-like cake, rich in nuts, candied peel and spices, is a Christmas specialty of Siena in Italy. Years ago, on a visit to the island of Giglio off the Tuscan coast, I came across an ancient version of panforte made with dried figs, nuts, cocoa, dark...
by Sheridan | Nov 10, 2024 | Dinner, Italian, Lunch, Main Courses, Recipes
Gang Bao Chicken with Peanuts In her comprehensive cookbook The Food of Sichuan, Chinese food expert Fuchsia Dunlop tells of how this dish is named after a nineteenth centruy governor-general of Sichuan, Ding Boazhen, who is said to have enjoyed eating it. Ding was...
by Sheridan | Aug 6, 2024 | Dinner, Italian, Lunch, Main Courses, Recipes
Pasta with Borlotti Beans and Sausages This satisfying, filling dish is just the thing to warm and fill you up on a cold winter night. The addition of Italian-style pork, fennel and chilli sausages gives it a bit of punch. View Instructions InroductionAbout this...
by Sheridan | Jun 30, 2024 | Dinner, Eggs, Italian, Lunch, Recipes, Soups
Straciatella in brodo Make this delicate Roman egg drop soup whenever you have good quality homemade clear chicken stock on hand or when you crave a simple comforting soup on a chilly day. It takes just a few minutes to make and requires only four ingredients. View...
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 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...
