How To Make Italian Cauliflower Fritters
Sicilian fried cauliflower recipe I’ve recently started to enjoy eating all kinds of fried things at home. They’re not the healthiest of foods, but once in a while, they’re so …
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‘The Real Flavour of Tuscany’ by Lori de Mori & Jason Lowe
I was excited to receive cookery book The Real Flavour of Tuscany from Quadrille Publishing to review. Books that take time to explore the culture and history of food appeal …
How To Make Roast Pumpkin, Butter & Sage Spaghetti
This simple dish, spaghetti con zucca al burro e salvia, is ‘inspired by’ the delectable tortelli di zucca that we had at Italian Michelin-starred Dal Pescatore six months ago. The …
How To Make Minestrone Soup
From the vegetarian husband: ‘There are various regional versions of minestrone, and it is usually made using either left-over food or seasonally available produce. With that in mind, I thought …
How To Make Fresh Pesto
Today we’re having relatives over for a simple Sunday lunch. We turned to a trusty favourite of ours that is quick and easy to make – the husband’s fresh pesto, …
How To Make Fresh Tortelloni
Making tortelloni (tortellini). The husband has been busy with the pasta machine again, after a long break from it. Here’s his recipe for home-made tortelloni with spinach and ricotta. This …
How To Make Fresh Egg-free Pasta
Here, after a bit of nagging on my part, is the recipe from the vegetarian husband, for egg-free pasta. It’s the culmination of weeks of testing the new Imperia pasta …
Changing The Way We Eat (+ Spaghetti with Marmite recipe)
I’ve been eating out rather too much lately and suffering the consequences. The waistline has expanded, while the wallet has contracted. On the other hand, the kitchen cupboards are so …
Quick & Simple: Pea & Courgette Risotto Soup
This recipe for pea and courgette risotto soup is the first from the Quick & Simple Series, new to Lay The Table. I’ve outlined the reasons behind this series in …
Essentials for Quick & Simple Recipes
Over the next few months, I plan to build up a handy collection of Quick & Simple recipes. My goal is to spend no more than 30 minutes in the …