Tortellini in Brodo Di Cappone (Capon broth soup)

Tortellini in Brodo Di Cappone (Capon broth soup)

  This is a classic Italian soup that is traditionally served at Christmas. It is a rich and intense festive broth and everyone just loves it. We usually serve this Capon (the castrated rooster, usually under one year old), broth soup with tortellini or...
Chocolate fondants recipe

Chocolate fondants recipe

  Sublime decadence….   Ingredients 180gr unsalted butter, (at room temperature), plus extra for greasing 250gr good quality dark chocolate (70%) 110gr caster sugar 8 free-range eggs 60 gr plain flour ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Method Grease...
Pesto Alla Trapanese

Pesto Alla Trapanese

  The best tastefully and simple recipe from Sicily. Pesto alla Trapanese (almonds and basil Sicilian pesto) recipe comes from Trapani in Sicily, and was created as an almond and tomato-based alternative to the typical basil and pine nut version.  ...
Swiss Rainbow Chard and Bacon Quiche

Swiss Rainbow Chard and Bacon Quiche

  A comforting quiche recipe for Monday night! Absolutely simple and delicious!   Ingredients 1 bunch of fresh Swiss rainbow chard 1 large chopped onion 80 gr bacon 2 spoons of extravirgin olive oil 1 egg 250 gr ricotta cheese 50gr parmesan 1 sheet of...
Red Wine Poached pears

Red Wine Poached pears

  A very elegant and warm dinner party dessert for the cold winter.   Ingredients 400 ml fruity red wine 200ml water 200g caster sugar 100 ml sweet wine or port 2 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla pod 3 Star anise Orange zest 4 pears peeled, but kept whole with stalk...