Ribollita
Tuscany on a plate Lovingly known as “mangiafagioli” (roughly translated to bean-eaters), Tuscans love their white beans. And many other fresh or dried beans, really. So much so that they use them in a large variety of dishes all year…
French Onion Soup
When in doubt… go French! And (always) use stock! Our Professional Kitchen Techniques lecturer always says that a French onion soup is only as good as the stock that goes into it. He is also saying the same thing about risotto. And he is right.…
London Gelato Festival: the place to be this weekend
Gelato Festival – London, Old Spitalfields Market, 26-28 June 2015 Under the patronage of Expo Milano 2015 and in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, the Gelato Festival has come to London this weekend. The Gelato Festival was first organised in 2010…
Beetroot and Horseradish Bagels
Beetroot and horseradish bagels remind me of home and my mother’s beetroot, caraway and horseradish salad. There are bright, shiny mornings, when you wake up and smile to the perfectly blue sky and make plans for a long walk and…
Lemon and Marigold Tart
Rich, creamy and sharp, this lemon and marigold tart makes a great weekend treat It all started on a Monday evening, with a handful of dried marigolds. They smell like a warm autumn day, with the sun shining through almost bare…
Roasted tomato risotto
This home made risotto is a celebration of love, simplicity and flavour. Today’s recipe – roasted tomato risotto – could very well be translated as “simplicity on a plate”. Making the most of the last tomatoes of this season, this simple yet flavourful…
