Cuisine: Italian

Pesto Siciliano

Pesto Siciliano

When I first watched the array of ingredients wandering into the food processor in front of me I was, lets put this mildly, confused. Anchovies? Raisins? Almonds? Cherry tomatoes? How could this possibly make anything remotely tasty? Annie, our teacher at Leith’s School of Food 

COURGETTE, FETA AND OLIVE PASTA

COURGETTE, FETA AND OLIVE PASTA

This courgette and feta pasta recipe is wonderfully simple and absolutely delicious. It makes a great lunch or dinner, for yourself, family or friends – pretty much any time of year. However, I can especially recommend this on a late summers evening, sat in the 

BEEF SHIN RAGU

BEEF SHIN RAGU

Beef ragu is by miles my favourite pasta sauce. It manages that fine balance of being both luxurious and at the same time being really comforting. Great on a rainy and cold day, or beautiful sitting outside in the late evening sun with a glass of red. 

Fresh Pasta

Fresh Pasta

Making Pasta, for me, is probably the most satisfying job ever. It is so simple – only 3 ingredients required and at the same time it is not only extremely impressive but also so much more delicious than anything store bought! I’ve spent quite a 

MUSHROOM RISOTTO WITH ROCKET SALAD

MUSHROOM RISOTTO WITH ROCKET SALAD

  Recently, four great things just happened to come together. Firstly, my grandmother came from Germany to visit me in London for a few days (yes, we had a great time). Secondly, I walked past mixed dried mushrooms in the supermarket and had a sudden