When focaccia bread is made well, its amazing. I love the strong taste of the olive oil mixed into the dough and the gorgeous mix of herbs. In this recipe I used a mix of garlic, oregano and rosemary … [Read more...]
Garlic and Parmesan Potato Wedges
When it gets to the end of the week and there's no a lot of food in my refrigerator, I like to make potato wedges because they only really require 2 fresh ingredients - potatoes and Parmesan. Then I … [Read more...]
Roast Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons
As a child, I was a pretty fussy eater, but one of the few things I would always eat was tomato soup. This worked out pretty well because I think every pub and restaurant in the 90's had tomato soup … [Read more...]
Fresh Tomato Italian Marinara
There is nothing better than making your own marinara with fresh tomatoes. The richness that comes with cooking them down yourself is no comparison to the somewhat tart-tasting tinned versions. … [Read more...]
Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce
This is a summertime favourite for me and Laura. The smoky smell of the barbecue, the sound of cold beers opening and the company of friends; this BBQ sauce is a perfect accompaniment for all … [Read more...]
Italian Stuffed Aubergine
Stuffed aubergines always look like they take a lot of skill to pull off but they're actually really simple to put together. It's also a really flexible meal to cook because you can fill them with … [Read more...]
Cheese, Garlic & Tomato Pasta Bake
If you love a bit of comfort food then this pasta bake will be perfect. Whenever Laura and I have had a tough week of work we always cook up a pasta bake and then binge on some TV. Not the most … [Read more...]
Messicani Cheese
In case you were wondering, messicani is just a type of pasta. It's really similar to macaroni except for the fact that it is in circular swirls. This recipe is based on my macaroni cheese dish … [Read more...]
Walnut and Vegetable Lasagne
Vegetable lasagne is one of those dishes that I love to eat both on a cold winter night to keep me warm and on a sunny spring afternoon with a cold beer. It's a really versatile dish and the … [Read more...]
Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes and Asparagus
This shrimp linguine is a beautiful spring dish, perfect for some al-dente dining. The lemon and asparagus make this dish fresh and light and you can add as much chilli as you want, for a spice level … [Read more...]
