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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 finely 1 tin tomatoes (or jar of passata) 2 stalks of celery chopped...

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 salami or sausage. 1kg Brussels sprouts, cleaned and cut in half if too...

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 garlic in a baking dish and cover with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Place it...

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 cumin 500g bacon, cut into small pieces salt and pepper to taste Place...

Nectarines poached with Star Anise

Good Old Fashioned WHITE nectarines – straight from the (friend’s) tree. Wash Cut and just slip off the stones Place in a pot Drizzle or dollop a couple of tablespoons of honey Sprinkle with a few Whole Spice Top with the Star Anise Put on a gentle low...