During high school, I spent a year as an exchange student in Arizona, USA and I discovered (and fell in love with) Tex-Mex! The word ‘Tex-Mex’ describes a cuisine that is a fusion of Mexican and American, ‘Texan’ foods. Some ingredients are common in Mexican …
Spring in Italy means it’s time to take advantage of wonderful new seasonal vegetables and the markets just happen to be overflowing with beautiful bunches of Asparagus at the moment! I love to eat Asparagus with a crunchy bite to it, so if the Asparagus spears are …
There were many years where I wouldn’t eat Tripe, and I understand that Tripe isn’t loved by everyone. My mother never cooked it and if my father ever wanted Tripe, he would satisfy these cravings by visiting his mother. My Calabrian Nonna knew how to …
While you may have had Oxtail Stew before, if you haven’t tried this classic Roman recipe you really are missing out. I love slow cooked meats and this is one recipe that is well worth the wait. You will either buy beef or veal ‘tails’, and the butcher will cut …
Although this recipe is traditionally made with sardines, I used fresh anchovies. I visited my fish monger and he didn’t have sardines, but he had a beautiful tray of anchovies already cleaned & filetted… so I decided I’d just make the same recipe with a smaller fish. …
According to tradition the name of this pasta dish derives from Amatrice, a small town 160km from Rome. Shepherds wanted to take simple ingredients with them when they went out to tend their flock, such as cheese, pepper & pasta. To this they would add guanciale when …
Saltimbocca in Italian means ‘jumps in the mouth’, and you’ll understand why once you taste them! Saltimbocca are made from veal, slices of Prosciutto Crudo and sage. It is a classic Roman recipe and one you’ll find in most restaurants in Rome. Few ingredients are …
During my recent trip home to Australia, I noticed Pork Belly on many restaurant menus. It is an inexpensive part of pork and because of the fat content, it allows for roasting slowly on a low heat without drying out. When cooked correctly, you should have …
This week I have been a little obsessed with pies! Not the sweet, dessert variety so often baked during the festive season, but the hearty, five food groups (almost) dressed in flaky pastry variety! Maybe it’s the Australian in me but I love a meat pie, and …
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in America, Canada and in some of the Caribbean islands. The “first Thanksgiving,” however, was not a feast or a holiday, it was a simple gathering. Following the Mayflower’s arrival at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620, the Pilgrims lost …