Have this basil tagliatelle on standby for a delicious, speedy supper. Basil Tagliatelle by Lakeland Ingredients: 50g basil leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper 250g ‘00’ flour, plus extra to dust ¾ tsp salt 20ml basil oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 egg 3 egg yolks Instructions: First, make a basil purée by bringing a […]
Make your own basil oil with this super easy recipe. Try it drizzled over your favourite pizza. Basil Oil by Lakeland Ingredients: large bunch of basil leaves peeled clove of garlic salt & pepper extra-virgin olive oil Instructions Put the basil leaves and garlic into a food processor with a good pinch of salt and […]
These ice lollies are just what we need for a hot day! Cappuccino Ice Lollies by Lakeland Ingredients: 300ml fresh, hot coffee 200ml milk 2 level tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp Tia Maria hard-setting chocolate ice cream sauce (optional) Instructions: In a large jug, add the sugar to the coffee and stir until dissolved. Add […]
These Gluten Free Mozzarella Sticks with a Tomato & Herb Dip are the perfect side to your favourite Italian dish. Mozzarella Sticks by Dr.Oetker Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 5-10 mins Ingredients: 400g /1lb Mozzarella cheese (or alternatively Fontina, Taleggio or Cheddar) 2 eggs – whisked 1 tsp smoked […]
These deliciously creamy potato skins are the perfect lunchtime dish. The saltiness of the Gorgonzola cuts through the hint of sourness of the crème fraîche for an unbeatable combination. Gorgonzola, Mushroom and Crème Fraiche Potato Skins by Dr. Oetker Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 1 hour 30 mins […]
This granita is a very quick and easy frozen dessert that only takes a few hours to freeze down to a refreshingly crumbly texture Serves 4 – Prep time 20 mins – Cook time 10 mins Ingredients 500g BerryWorld Gooseberries 150-200g castor sugar or to taste Bunch of fresh mint 1 large free range egg white Mint leaves to […]
These vanilla scented creamy panacottas, drizzled in a summer fruit coulis, go brilliantly with fruit, and raspberries and blackcurrants are a winning combination for a delicious summer dessert Serves: 4 Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 10 mins Ingredients For the pannacotta 300ml milk (full fat or semi skimmed) 300ml double cream 30g caster sugar […]
Cannoli are classic Italian pastries, originally from Sicily. They make beautiful little treats to wow your friends! Ingredients Pastry 250g plain flour 1tsp cocoa powder 1tsp freshly ground coffee 30g softened butter 25g sugar 100ml white wine 1 egg, beaten Filling 600g ricotta cheese 150g icing sugar 25g chocolate chips 50g candied fruits, finely chopped olive […]
This is a wonderfully quick and aromatic way to introduce strawberries into a savoury snack. The Parmesan works really well with the strawberries and balsamic with the savoury sourdough being the perfect base. Strawberry, Parma Ham & Parmesan Crostini Serves 4 – Prep time 5 mins – Cook time 5 mins Ingredients 200g of quartered strawberries 8 slices of sourdough […]
Our love affair with Italian gelato Whether you believe that Marco Polo brought back the idea of ice cream to Italy from his travels in China (along with pasta, but that’s a different story), there’s no doubt that gelato is close to every Italian’s heart, and we’re in love with it too. Italian gelato is different from the […]