Category: Italian

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…

I was excited to receive cookery book The Real Flavour of Tuscany from Quadrille Publishing to review. Books that take time to explore…

This simple dish, spaghetti con zucca al burro e salvia, is ‘inspired by’ the delectable tortelli di zucca that we had at Italian…

From the vegetarian husband: ‘There are various regional versions of minestrone, and it is usually made using either left-over food or seasonally available…

Today we’re having relatives over for a simple Sunday lunch. We turned to a trusty favourite of ours that is quick and easy…

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…

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…

I’ve been eating out rather too much lately and suffering the consequences. The waistline has expanded, while the wallet has contracted. On the…

This recipe for pea and courgette risotto soup is the first from the Quick & Simple Series, new to Lay The Table. I’ve…

Over the next few months, I plan to build up a handy collection of Quick & Simple recipes. My goal is to spend…