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Eggplant Pesto

Eggplant Pesto

1 Medium eggplant, cut into chunks 50g Walnuts, roasted lightly 3 Cloves garlic, crushed 18 Large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil (plus 2 Tbs) half cup grated tasty...

Broad Beans – Fava

Broad Beans – Fava

According to tradition, Sicily once experienced a failure of all crops except for broad beans that kept everyone from starving. Broad beans subsequently became a popular tradition in many Italian...

Artichoke Caponata

Artichoke Caponata

This delicious sauce can be used for a spring risotto with broad beans and peas or just on pasta sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese! Enjoy! 4 artichokes (cleaned/cut into quarters)* 1 onion chopped...

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

These would have to be one of those vegetables people are afraid to try twice!  I hope this recipe changes your mind and you give them one more chance.  Instead of pancetta try bacon, Calabrese...

Roasted Garlic

Roasted Garlic

When garlic is in full season it's a good idea to roast it, and save for the winter months. This can be done in whole cloves or cut through the middle to expose the cloves. Simply place the...

Slow Roasted Tomato Bacon Jam

Slow Roasted Tomato Bacon Jam

20 tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 4 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup honey ¾ cup coffee, brewed hot chilli to taste (optional) ½ teaspoon...

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

To make your own oven-dried tomatoes: 20 or so ripe (egg-shape) tomatoes, halved/quartered lengthwise Salt Extra-virgin olive oil Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the tomatoes, already cut, on...

Spicy Roasted Tomato Sauce

Spicy Roasted Tomato Sauce

Preheat the oven to 200 C 2kg ripe tomatoes (cut in wedges) 1/2 cup olive oil 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 tbsp runny honey 4 cloves garlic (chopped) Oregano (basil in summer) 1 teaspoon dried hot...