This panzanella salad combines ripe tomatoes and peppers and old stale bread, creating something which is like summer on a plate, it’s far more than the sum of the parts. There are lots of ways of making this salad, some peel the tomatoes, some don’t, you might include capers or olives, some don’t toast the…
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Italian aubergine, mushroom and tomato recipe
This aubergine, mushroom and tomato is a great supper, ideal when you need to eat in the next half an hour but want something fresh and easy. I serve it with pasta or sundried tomato and pumpkin seed polenta. I didn’t add parmesan but you absolutely could and also bacon if you need meat. [mc4wp_form]
Italian sun dried tomato and pumpkin seed polenta recipe
This sun dried tomato and pumpkin seed polenta is a super tasty, quick and easy side dish. It’s goes well with a chunky vegetable ragu or a meat dish. Polenta is delicious! Who knew? Not me! I can’t remember why I decided to experiment with it, possibly I had seen a cake recipe? The recipe…
Italian crab, leek and pea risotto recipe
This crab, leek and pea risotto is an ideal supper with friends. You can use tinned crab if fresh is hard to find. I was in a fish shop looking for ideas for dinner. I saw crab that were being sold off at £1 for 175g of brown and white meat, in the shells. I…