Italian beef ragu
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Heat a large oven proof cast iron dish and pour in some olive oil. Brown the cubed beef and leave them aside, you may have to do this in stages. Once all the beef is browned al ... More »
Spagetti Bolognaise or spag bol!
Everyone has a different way of making their bolognaise – this is mine, with secret ingredients (splash of Worcester sauce and balsamic vinegar) Keen to get a bit of veg into kids I often add a couple of carro ... More »
Pesto pasta
This is a delicious and simple dish for when you are feeling a little lazy. Firstly boil your water for you spaghetti, i add a pinch of salt and a dash of olive oil to the water so it doesn’t get sticky. ... More »
Broad bean pasta
Shell and peel a handful of fresh broad beans. Finely slice half a small red onion or shallot. Bring a pan of water to the boil, once boiling add the fresh pasta and cook till al dente, 3-4 minutes or as per cooking i ... More »
Tomato Sauce
The cornerstone of Italian cooking is a great tomato sauce. With that as your starting point you can make so many different dishes. Add mascarpone for a tasty tomato and mascarpone sauce, red wine and beef mince for a ... More »
