Isn’t this a lovely wintry dish?. Barley Risotto Field Mushrooms and balsamic. I almost feel a little pang of guilt suggesting you make this. There is so much backlash against the humble grain that it seems almost indulgent. The truth is that for most of us grains and a few carbs here and there are…
Rice, Pasta and Grains
Spaghettini with Broccoli Pesto
I can’t say I ever ate pasta of any kind with Broccoli Pesto when I lived in Italy. Food was either cooked by me in the kitchen at ” Villa Torre de Gataia ” near the Piazza Michelangelo, or it was eaten at the Vecchia Firenze. This restaurant is one of Florence’s oldest and the…
Braised Chicken Porcini and Thyme Risotto
This is one of my favourite ways to cook Porcini. They really are at there best when braised like this. Try this recipe for Quick Braised Chicken Porcini and Thyme Risotto and see for yourself. Perfect for when you need something extra warm and delicious. One of my favourite ingredients is Porcini Mushrooms. I can’t…
Fregola with Braised Chicken Tomato Carrot Sauce
Fregola with Braised Chicken After a 1 1/2 years I had 7 day break last week. A bit of rest, a new environment and the company of friends I don’t see a lot. It took me most of that time to unwind from getting ready to go. Now that I have a school leaver, he has his…
Chicken Chorizo Paella with Black Rice
It all started with the black rice that I bought in Adelaide at The Central Markets at San Jose Small goods. I was very excited about it because I have never come across black Paella rice. I showed it to a Spanish friend. He looked at me very sceptically and offered me some of the Bomba…
Saffron Rice, Golden Raisins and Pinenuts
Saffron Rice, Golden Raisins and Pinenuts is a middle eastern inspired recipe for rice that will become your favourite side This is another easy One Pot recipe. I love a rice Pilaff as they are sometimes called. It’s rice cooked by absorbtion all in one pot with water or stock and herbs. The flavour of…
Tiny Arancini with Tonnato Sauce
I make these little Arancini for canapes or snacks if there are a few people. They are gluten free if made with rice crumbs or gluten free panko crumbs and can be all kinds of flavours. I never get sick of them and they can be eaten hot or cold. I know that…
Spiced Chicken, Beetroot Couscous and Chorizo
This Spiced Chicken with Beetroot Couscous is surprisingly unusual and delicious The other night, I was not really making dinner for my Teenager specifically, however he needed to eat and I needed to dream up a recipe. I know that he will accept couscous, but I was pushing the boundaries with this one and he let me…
Green Pea Risotto, Parmesan Crisps
Green Pea Risotto with Parmesan Crisps. Perfect risotto with crispy parmesan chips. Whats not to love This is a vegetarian delight………………. I will tell you now, my pet hate is a person that says they are Vegetarian but eats chicken and fish are they vegetables? Pea Risotto is a vegetarian delight My Nana lived next door…