Southern Italian Family Cooking
‘Southern Italian Family Cooking’ Cucina Povera - Family cooking from the heart of southern Italy from Carmela Sereno Hayes ‘Southern Italian Family Cooking’ is not just a cook book, it’s [...]
Spaghetti Carbonara……with no cream!
Authentic and seamlessly traditional 'Spaghetti alla Carbonara'. Hailing from the region of Lazio, a classic dish that is welcomed on any day of the week. By the time the spaghetti [...]
Arancini con Mozzarella (Leftover Risotto Recipe)……
Arancini con Mozzarella - Leftover Risotto Recipe I love leftovers more than the main event in many cases. Cook more and plan ahead, these risotto balls are [...]
A Passion for Pasta
Well that’s it! I’m finally finished writing my second Italian cookery book now it’s time to lift a large glass of bubbles….and breathe a little. My obsession and love of [...]
Crushed tomato sauce ‘The Food Chain’ Channel 4
Excitedly I was recently featured on a programme called ‘The Food Chain’ Channel 4 where the show explained to viewers the journey of fresh produce, from producer, to distributer to [...]
The use of Parmesan rinds in cucina povera style cooking
Where shall I begin? Shall I start by condemning pre-grated (rip off Parmesan cheese) available in plastic containers that smells awful? No, I'm sure you already know buying this cheese [...]
Ricotta, Plum Tomato & Parma Ham Tart.
I am very much a spur of the moment cook and by that I mean I open the fridge and simply cook with a tiny bit of planing. Just like [...]
Italian breads……
The smell of homemade bread is so welcoming. I must say also the art of bread making is so rewarding too. Italian breads are an absolute favourite of mine. From [...]
Spring is on it’s way ….
When will this weather change. This winter seems to be so long, cold, windy and just down right miserable. Snowdrops and bulbs are beginning to peep through and you can [...]
Gnocchi & pasta board….
I really just wanted to share with you my gnocchi and pasta board. I have waited five long weeks for this to be delivered. So simple and not very big, [...]