Today we celebrated my grandson Griffy's 12th birthday. It was the a glorious day. The the sun was out, the air was warm so it felt like the first day of summer. Miranda organised a ... continue reading...
In these difficult times it's such a morale booster to spoil ourselves with the fresh local truffles that are now in season. In our household ,having hunted the truffles ( see my previous ... continue reading...
Truffles have always been for me one of the ultimate rare and exotic ingredients . Their unique scent takes the simplest of dishes to quite another level. Fresh truffles are hard to find ... continue reading...
This delicious, heart- warming dish, from my book" Pardis ," has wonderful Persian flavours that make ordinary ingredients taste exotic. Its a perfect dish for those cold evenings - and in ... continue reading...
This lentil salad is an explosion of summer flavours. My tomatoes are just bursting with flavour and there is nothing better then going to the 'orto', picking the tomatoes and eating them ... continue reading...
Right now I have lots of beautiful zucchini and ruggola in my 'orto'. The sun is shining and summer is finally here. I decided to make a salad using the zucchini raw as they are so sweet ... continue reading...
This year the basilico ( basil ) is absolutely thriving in my 'Orto'. The leaves are enormous and it looks so healthy.The quantities are much more than I can use fresh so I decided to use ... continue reading...
This is one of my very favourite egg dishes - perfect for a lunch or a Sunday brunch. It looks sensational and the combination of the spicy spinach, the soft eggs and the creamy, tangy ... continue reading...
I love this Sicilian savoury, rustic ricotta pie. I first came across the recipe when I was in Modica, Sicily, when doing research for my book ' Spring in Sicily'. It is a beautiful simple ... continue reading...
There are certain cooking smells that immediately make you feel nostalgic, happy and comfortable. The smell of freshly- baked bread is one and ,for me, the smell of a chicken roasting in ... continue reading...
