Posts Tagged “Italian”
From BBC Food Stir the essential flavours of an English summertime into this delicious, verdant risotto. Ingredients 250g/10oz broad beans 50g/2oz butter 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 long strip lemon zest 1 bay leaf 150g/5oz…
Valentina Harris is one of the most respected promoters of real Italian food in the UK. She has had a successful career encompassing cooking, writing and TV series. Her name might not seem entirely Italian but her pedigree doesn’t come any better, being a member of a noted family tracing its roots back to the…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 This week-night wonder is packed with veggies and beans. Top with crunchy croutons and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup diced yellow onion 4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 (32-ounce) box low-sodium vegetable broth 4 cups packed chopped kale 1…
From BBC Food This light and summery soup makes the most of springtime vegetables; don’t forget a dollop of pesto on top. Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 40g/1½oz butter 2 large onions, finely chopped 1 leek, halved lengthways and thinly sliced 250g/9oz potatoes, peeled and finely chopped 3 sticks celery, finely chopped 150g/5oz…
He must be one of the most iconic of Italian food writers. The late Antonio Carluccio will be known by everybody for the eponymous restaurants and delis, although he stepped away from those many years ago. This book shows his love of tasty food that just happens to have vegetables as its main focus, and…
From BBC Food Give Lorraine Pascale’s super-quick canapés or an easy picnic snack a go today. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz ready-made puff pastry plain flour, for dusting 1 x 280g jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped few sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only, finely chopped 1 free-range egg, lightly beaten Method Put the…
This is a family cookbook and the recipes, like the author, are truly international. Yes, Valentina Harris is Italian from a globe-trotting family, although she speaks English without a trace of an accent thanks to her English father and BBC radio. Forget the voice and notice the animated gestures and one will be in no…
Valentina Harris is an authority on Pasta, Italian food and food culture. The name Harris might not sound very Italian but she is in fact descended from the noble Renaissance-era Sforza dynasty. Valentina is the youngest of a large Anglo-Italian family. Her education began in Rome, later qualifying with two diplomas for teaching and cooking…
Antonio Carluccio is one of the world’s most respected authorities on Italy’s great food. He has written more than a dozen bestselling books and has also made numerous television programmes, including Two Greedy Italians which he made with the lovably cheeky Gennaro Contaldo. Antonio Carluccio ran the Neal Street Restaurant in London’s Covent Garden and…
Fantastico – Modern Italian Food is Gino D’Acampo’s first book and it’s a fine one. The photography is superb, the recipes clear and the “hand-written” type used for the anecdotes before each recipe is very stylish. His comments are conversational and informal, which is the overall feel of this book. This lad makes me smile!…
… in Classy Knightsbridge It’s a not-so-crazy pizza experience at Crazy Pizza. It’s rather more a polished and smart affair with fun touches. It’s as swep-up as one can imagine but perfectly accessible for pie-lovers of all ages. Crazy Pizza is found right next to Harrods. Just exit the Underground and follow the pedestrian street….
International foods at Waitrose and Ocado It might seem a bit early to be thinking of planning your festive meals, but a bit of organisation now will really help Christmas catering run smoothly. Unearthed products will fit perfectly with your traditional foods but will add a little international interest. Most of us will have missed…
Bring Italy to your kitchen with over 80 quick and delicious recipes. Perfect Pasta at Home is perhaps the most deliciously practical cookbook I have reviewed in quite a while. Many of us are finding cash a bit tight these days but we have had months of rediscovering the hob, and we want to continue…
It’s Dad’s special day, although every day should be Fathers Day. He loves cocktails and the weather (we hope) will be conducive to some interesting libations in the garden. CAMPARI is a classic and it’s versatile, so a bottle of this red delight will likely tick a lot of beverage boxes – and earn you…
In 2019 the celebrated Negroni cocktail turned 100 years old. The mixed drink revival has introduced a new audience to this iconic classic. The drink’s proportions consist of equal measures of Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth. It’s not difficult for the home barman/woman to master, him/herself. It has a timeless elegance and wide appeal. The…
Italy: The World Vegetarian is a vibrant volume penned by Christine Smallwood. It will delight vegetarians but, just as importantly, it will also be welcomed by lovers of Italian food of every kind. I confess! I am not a vegetarian and will likely never be one. I do, however, only eat meat a couple of…
Luxardo Aperitivo – a glow in a glass Established in 1821 by Girolamo Luxardo, this celebrated company is still entirely controlled by the same founding family. Luxardo is perhaps best known for its iconic cherry products, but Luxardo Aperitivo is something rather different. Luxardo Aperitivo takes its inspiration from the civilized Italian tradition of appetite-enhancing…
This is a wonderful find. Sous Chef is an online portal selling high-end kitchen goods. They will be the one-stop shop for all my gifts for food lovers for the foreseeable future. The Sous Chef web page is filled with everything a home cook would ever want and great quality products too. They have tortilla…
Happy #NationalVegetarianWeek and this recipe from Burpee Seeds Europe is the perfect way to celebrate! Pan-Fried Potato Gnocchi, Sautéed Honeycomb Tomatoes and Spinach (devised by Valerie Hamelin Chef Consultant) is the latest recipe from Burpee Europe. They support gardeners with their seeds to allow all of us to grow a little closer to our food….
From BBC Food Try this stripped down ravioli recipe by Simon Rimmer – classic gnudi is ravioli without the pasta casing. Ingredients 225g/8oz peas, cooked, cooled, roughly chopped 500g/1lb 2oz ricotta, drained 1 tbsp freshly chopped mint 100g/3½oz parmesan 500g/1lb 2oz fine semolina extra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper…