After so many sweet peaches I wanted something savoury. To get over the top of the mid-week peach, I decided on a chutney. Perfect along side anything roasted, grilled, atop some chèvre on a cracker, or as individual tarts with pistachio and parmigiana. You can make it as spicy as you’d like, or even double...
Can’t you just imagine the tomato flavour? Pure as the day it was grown, this no cook sauce is a cinch to make and creates a perfect way to highlight light or stuffed pastas. FRESH TOMATO SAUCE 2 Tomatoes, skinned and seeded 1 Clove Garlic, Puréed pinch of salt 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil...
If you’re like me, the garden is bursting and the local farmer’s market is a flash with irresistibly bright colours. When I returned home from the market this morning I realized my biggest challenge of the day might be shutting my refrigerator door if I didn’t get to work, so I started dinner early. My...
Thank you to all the people before me; all the Nonnas in Italy, Mark Bittman, Jamie Oliver, Ruth, Marta… I was inspired to make pasta from scratch and although I’d been intimidated by the idea enough to keep me from ever buying a pasta machine, I finally made my attempt today. I had great fun!...
BASIC TOMATO SAUCE 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Small Onion, finely diced 1 Stalk Celery, finely diced 1 small Carrot, finely grated 2 Cloves Garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves 1 teaspoon Oregano Leaves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary, dried and crushed 3 Cups Fresh Tomatoes, skinned and chopped; or 1 – 28-ounce Can...
