Panzanella Salad with crusty bread, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, and the best homemade vinaigrette dressing. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 18 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Servings: 6 people as a side salad For the Tomato Panzanella Salad: 6 oz crusty bread*, (1/2 loaf) cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups) 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/8 tsp sea […]
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Rigatoni bolognese
0 commentsRigatoni bolognese is a simple, yet elegant dish made with homemade bolognese sauce, rigatoni, fresh herbs, and a dollop of ricotta or mascarpone cheese. PREPARATION TIME PREP:15 MINUTES COOK:2 HOURS TOTAL:2 HOURS 15 MINUTES Ingredients ▢1 pound rigatoni, pappardelle, or liguini ▢1/2 pound 85% lean ground beef ▢1/2 pound ground sweet Italian sausage ▢1 28-ounce can of crushed […]
BUTTERFLY CAKE
0 commentsLittle nostalgic cupcakes, with a soft sponge, sweet buttercream and two little “wings” on top. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 115 g Margarine ((at room temperature)) 115 g Caster Sugar 2 Free-range Eggs ((at room temperature)) 115 g Self-raising Flour 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Lemon Extract ((optional)) For the Buttercream 100 g Margarine or Butter 200 g Icing Sugar 1/2 tsp Lemon Extract ((optional)) Instructions […]
BATTENBERG CAKE
0 commentsOur traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion PREPARATION TIME Prep:2 hrs Cook:1 hr Ingredients For almond sponge 175g very soft butter 175g golden caster sugar 140g self-raising flour 50g ground almonds ½ tsp baking powder 3 medium eggs ½ […]
Pesto Alla Genovese.
0 commentsPasta and pesto – one of Italy’s iconic first course dishes and one of the best summer recipes there is. Let’s be honest, when you bring pesto alla genovese to the table, it’s always a party, and when it’s the real thing, made with the right ingredients and perfect technique, […]
PASTY GUTS PIE
0 commentsRich, meaty and delicious. This steak pie, filled with slow cooked beef and potatoes is the ultimate comfort food for a winter dinner. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 15 minutes COOK TIME 2 hours 50 minutes TOTAL TIME 3 hours 5 minutes INGREDIENTS Pie Filling: ▢1 tbsp olive oil ▢1 large brown onion – peeled and […]
Steak and Kidney Pudding Cake
0 commentsMyles Fensom, Head Chef of Sotheby’s Restaurant, has reimaged 18th-century English gastronomy for a 21st-century palate in book called The Art Of Cooking. This exclusive recipe for traditional steak and kidney pudding celebrates all that’s great about classic British food. PREPARATION TIME PREPARATION 1 hour COOK TIME Around 4 hours […]
CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
0 commentsThis Chicken and Rice Soup has the BEST seasonings, juicy chicken, and flavorful rice with vegetables. You’ll think this cozy soup came right from grandma’s kitchen. PREPARATION TIME prep time: 10 MINUTES cook time: 35 MINUTES total time: 45 MINUTES Ingredients Seasonings 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon EACH: dried parsley, oregano, thyme, mustard powder ¼ teaspoon pepper Soup 2 tablespoons butter 1 small yellow onion, diced […]
ESCAROLE AND BEANS
0 commentsThis escarole and cannellini bean dish has a rich and creamy flavor. It’s also best served with warm crusty Italian bread. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:30 mins Total Time:40 mins Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large heads escarole salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 2 (16 […]
BAKEWELL TART CAKE
0 commentsA Modern Twist on the Classic Bakewell Tart The Bakewell tart is a beloved British dessert that has stood the test of time. With its deliciously crumbly shortcrust pastry, sweet raspberry jam, almond-flavored frangipane filling, and delicate almond topping, it has become a favorite in households across the UK. Whether […]