I dread to think how many pitta breads and pots of hummus I've consumed in my lifetime. It's probably a shameful amount, if you can really call eating copious amounts of dip shameful. Anyway, let me tell you about this recipe. It's a simple side dish but it definitely packs a punch and is a... Continue Reading →
Quick and Easy Meatballs
Who doesn't love a good meatball? That juicy, meaty flavour that marries oh so well with a rich and fruity marinara sauce. Too often it's seen as a kids dinner but there's just something really special about spaghetti and meatballs that makes it totally irresistible at any age. Like many of my favourite Italian dishes,... Continue Reading →
Puglian Inspired Broad Bean (Fava Bean) Puree
I first decided to give this recipe a try when I saw a group of old Italian mamas cooking it on TV. They were proper 'old school' home cooks and talked about the history of broad bean puree and why it was so important to them. It's a traditional Puglian dish and has that real... Continue Reading →