Category Archives: Italian

Healthy Minestrone

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

Needing a hit of vegetables ? Stave off those winter ills with this healthy vegetable soup packed full of good things. It only takes just over 30mins to make from start to finish. Feel free to change the ingredients to … Continue reading →

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Fig & Proscuitto Salad

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Soon, as the weather warms up, figs will become cheap and plentiful. When they do, this is one of my favourite ways to eat them.  The flavour combination is just superb. You can make this salad with a few different … Continue reading →

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Sand Crab Lasagna

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

Il Centro version, Sand Crab Lasagna My version, Sand Crab Lasagna Whenever I travel to Brisbane, I try to find time to visit Il Centro to devour a slice of this delectable dish. The recipe was devised by Brisbane chef … Continue reading →

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Jamie Oliver Summer Vegetable Lasagna

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

My friend has been telling me about her elderly Italian neighbour who makes the most divine Asparagus Lasagna.  She has been trying to get the recipe but so far no luck.  After raving about it so much, providing commentary like … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Whenever I hear “Spaghetti and Meatballs” I think about New York.  I guess the correlation began in the 197o’s with John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.  Now forgive me if you think there is something disconcerting about associating meatballs with … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Ricotta Lasagna

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

I contemplated if I should share this recipe because it is so quick and easy and you might think that cutting corners, doesn’t belong in a website dedicated to cooking with soul ! However, I think this delivers on maximum … Continue reading →

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Chestnut Gnocchi

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Finally…a gluten free gnocchi that has made me sing !  In fact, I would happily eat this over normal wheat flour varieties.  Now I know the saying, self praise is no recommendation and forgive me while I gloat but I’m … Continue reading →

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Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni (GF)

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

Spinach and Ricotta is such a winning combination.  It’s used in the Maltese pastries called Pastizzi’s, the fabulously famous Greek pie known as Spanakopita and widely used in Italian pasta dishes including filling for ravioli or as I’m doing here … Continue reading →

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Favourite ways with Fennel

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

Fennel is perfect right now.  Here’s a few simple ideas of what to do with it. One of the absolute best ways to eat fennel is caramelised or baked.  This recipe was on the cooking show The Best (UK version) … Continue reading →

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Buckwheat Polenta

Posted on August 7, 2010 by

Polenta Taragna is a traditional polenta dish from the Lombardy region in Italy. I came across Polenta Taragna one night dining at a Moncur Terrace in the Woollahra Hotel.  They described it as Buckwheat Gnocchi.  It was light and delicious … Continue reading →

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