Roman delights – gnocchi alla romana
We had an amazing family trip to Rome and Abruzzo a couple of weeks ago. I wandered the…
Sounds wrong but tastes so good – potato pizza
My husband finds my ability to point out other people’s inconsistencies irritating. One of my favourites is how…
Rolled pork belly roast stuffed with pecorino, garlic and pancetta from Basilicata
You may not have noticed but it’s lamb season. We are in Abruzzo on a farm this week…
The Jack O’Lantern the day after – pumpkin soup
The trees have turned golden as sunlight becomes sparse. The children are waiting with nervous anticipation for Halloween…
What to cook when time is short and the to-do list is long
Do you feel like there are not enough hours in the day? That the to-do list is unfathomably…
Warm apple and Nutella cake anyone?
I promised this recipe to a friend. There is nothing more comforting than a slice of warm apple…
A marriage of seasons: baked, stuffed peaches
The change of seasons continually amazes me. Summer brings periods of heat so intense, I cannot recall from…
Autumn is here! Wild mushrooms on toast to celebrate
Autumn is here and new varieties of apples and pears are popping up daily at the local fruit…
Pollo e patate (chicken and chips): a dish everyone will want to come home to
There is this unconvincing expectation that when the children start school, free time will be in abundance. In…
Sicilian swordfish
If you are noticing a big game fish theme these past few weeks, it’s partially because we are…
A great seaside take on the traditional spaghetti carbonara
Tuesday was the pinnacle of the Italian summer holidays. The word “ferragosto” is synonymous in most Italians’ minds…
Seared tuna with sweet and sour Tropea onions
The month of August brings in a festival in celebration of the Tropea onion which takes place in…