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 […]
Enjoy a delicious home-made taste of la dolce vita that will prove tempting to absolutely everyone Gelato Shortbread Gateau – Recipe by Lakeland Makes 1 Cake For the Cake 1 tbsp vegetable oil 50g Lakeland Popcorn Kernels 50g desiccated coconut 50g hazelnuts 350g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 165g caster sugar […]
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 […]
Home-made tagliatelle is great to have on standby for a speedy supper Basil Tagliatelle – Recipe by Lakeland Serves 4 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 Method First, make a […]
Ever thought of topping your pizza with asparagus? Now there’s an idea… This pizza bianco is quick to prepare and takes just 10 minutes in the oven – it’s the ideal mid-week supper Serves: 2 – Preparation time: 5 minutes – Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 100ml crème fraiche 20g parmesan, grated 2 flatbreads 2 tbsp flaked […]
Sole fillets marry very well with Parma ham and combining both with a simple sauce of shallots and bay leaves makes this a lovely main course dish. For guests who don’t eat meat, simply cook the fish without the Parma ham. Sole wrapped in prosciutto with bay leaf sauce – Sogliola al prosciutto crudo in salsa […]
Try this hearty, delicious staple from Tuscany, where peasant cooking – or la cucina povera – prevails, and satisfying bean-based dishes like this form the backbone of the region’s famous cuisine Mid-Week Meals: Arezzo-Style Bean Soup Ingredients ¾ cup (5.5oz or 150g) black-eyed peas 2 ripe tomatoes 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 bay leaf […]
The most popular soup in Venice is pasta and fagioli (pasta and beans), a hearty combination that warms body and soul during the long rainy season. Risi e bisi (rice and peas) is a simple and yet delicious duo enjoyed especially in the early spring. The local pasta of choice is bigoli, long wholewheat strands […]
The legendary cuisine of La Serenisima deserves close attention, so join Mario Matassa as he unpicks the flavours and feeling behind Venetian cooking… Venice hardly needs an introduction. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, the Renaissance city is renowned among other things for its stunning architecture, its history, its art, its […]
Second in our new series of Sicilian recipes is the Anchovy and Mozerella Mini Rolls. Anchovy and mozzarella mini rolls Crispeddi siciliani Makes 12 – Preparation 2 hours – Cooking 15 minutes Ingredients 250g white strong flour 2 tsp fine sea salt 10g fresh yeast, crumbled, or 1 tsp dried yeast 2 tbsp olive oil 150ml water, at […]