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TagFood From The Italian Gods
For those who have been following our progress via facebook, you will be aware that this summer we planted a ‘few’ rows (some 100 plants)..
Traditional Red Calabrese Pasta Sauce
This is my version of traditional red pasta sauce, if you want a meat version add approximately 1 kg of quality beef mince (or better..
Sun Dried Tomatoes
As the name suggests, sun dried tomatoes require sunshine, accordingly it is best to make them at the height of summer when you have a..
Passata – Italian Tomato Sauce
This is a staple ingredient of most Italian kitchens as it plays a major part in many Italian recipes, ranging from pasta sauces and..
Home-made Ricotta
During our Food Appreciation Sessions, a number of participants were surprised that they could make their own ricotta cheese at home with..
Italian Apricot Cake
This traditional cake is generally made at the beginning of summer when apricots are ripe and fresh but it can be made at other times of..
Italian Rosemary Pork and Cherry Sauce
For me the flavour of roast pork with rosemary and cherries is a match made in heaven.
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
2 kg of pork tender..
Fried Zucchini Flowers and Courgettes
For many Italians (as well as French and Spaniards) around the globe, the arrival of summer signals the commencement of the zucchini..
Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Spring is a wonderful time of year, when everything in the garden bursts into life and full of vigour. One of the most interesting..
Good But Ugly Biscotti
I am not going to share these Italian Good but Ugly Biscotti, also known a Calabrian Orange and Chocolate Biscotti.
These heavenly..