Category: italianfood

Creamy Mash Potato with Smoked Chilli, Chives and Spring Onion

April 18, 2016

These potatoes are the most comforting thing to dig into…eating them is like getting a big warm cuddle! The smoked chillies really add a punch and any herbs you like are welcome to join this potato party…I chose chives and spring onions! Preparation time: 1 hour (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 3): 3 kg Jersey Potatoes (preferably … More Creamy Mash Potato with Smoked Chilli, Chives and Spring Onion

Roasted Leek, Olive and Shiitake Mushroom Pappardelle

April 6, 2016

This pasta dish is one of my favourites…it is warm, comforting and the leeks melt in your mouth! The shiitake mushrooms give an amazing meaty flavour and the olives really help the dish catch up with Spring time! The variety of gluten free food is growing in leaps and bounds, however I am yet to come … More Roasted Leek, Olive and Shiitake Mushroom Pappardelle

Popcorn Cauliflower in a Creamy Scotch Bonnet Sauce

March 16, 2016

These crispy morsels are loved by even the meatiest of eaters! They are so addictive and are great finger food! Using potato starch really does make all the difference to your batter. Preparation Time:  1 hour 30 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 3): 8 baby potatoes 3/4 cup olive oil 2 limes juiced 2 scotch bonnet … More Popcorn Cauliflower in a Creamy Scotch Bonnet Sauce

Purple Potato Dumplings with a Wild Garlic, Olive Hazelnut Crumble and Crispy Baby Carrots

March 7, 2016

This dish is perfect if you want to make a beautiful and supertasty dish for a dinner party or a special occasion! The textures are great…creamy fluffy potato clouds, crunchy hazelnuts and crispy carrots! The wild garlic in here is awesome, but 1 garlic clove is a great substitute if you are unable to get … More Purple Potato Dumplings with a Wild Garlic, Olive Hazelnut Crumble and Crispy Baby Carrots

Sicilian Hasselback Potatoes (Lemons, White Peaches and Nocellara Olives)

February 29, 2016

These Hasselback Potatoes are Italy in a potato in my opinion…zesty lemons, sweet white peaches (white plums work equally as well), briny olives and parsley! They are so simple to make and take bake potatoes to a whole new level…deliciousness! Preparation time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 3): 3 large baking potatoes 11 nocellara … More Sicilian Hasselback Potatoes (Lemons, White Peaches and Nocellara Olives)

Baked Raspberry and Lemon Cheesecake (sweet potato based)

February 11, 2016

This cake has the rich and indulgent texture and the taste of a lemon cheesecake but is actually very nutritious! It does not have a cake or biscuit base and therefore it is very soft but it is nothing a serving spoon can’t help you with! Preparation time: 1 hour (including cooking and cooling times) … More Baked Raspberry and Lemon Cheesecake (sweet potato based)

Paprika, Coriander and Lemon Thyme Pasta with Broccolini and Baby Courgettes

February 10, 2016

  This pasta is addictive, comforting and just plain delicious! The paprika gives the pasta a really nice smokey undertone. Preparation time: 35 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 2): 200g Gluten Free Pasta 3 cups finely chopped Coriander 1/3 cup Lemon Thyme (remove woody stalks) 2 Red Chillies finely chopped 3 Sprint onions finely chopped 3 … More Paprika, Coriander and Lemon Thyme Pasta with Broccolini and Baby Courgettes