Category: Italian cuisine

Desserts

Apricot Frangipane Tart

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Apricot Frangipane Tart

Apricot and almonds are a match made in heaven and this tart makes the most of both of them. I can never get enough of these two flavours. Apricot Frangipane Tart is the show-stopping summer dessert to pull out when you really want to impress guests. In classic Italian tradition, a rich, creamy, almost silken […]

Italian cuisine

Fishcakes a la Good Cooking

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Fish Cakes

You absolutely cannot go wrong with this fish cake recipe. I make these fish cakes with leftover fish, though you can also poach the fish and allow it to cool. Likewise, you can use leftover mashed potatoes, but it is best to use chunky mash. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Put […]

Italian cuisine

Italian Seafood Stew

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Italian Seafood Stew

Good fish stock is increasingly available at seafood and other specialty markets. Buy it in small containers and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Ingredients: 3 Tbs. olive oil 1 leek, white and light green portions, halved, washed and thinly sliced 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced […]

Italian cuisine

Caprese Pizza Recipe

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Caprese Pizza

Caprese Pizza is a classic and one of our go to pizza recipes! I could eat Caprese Pizza every day and never get sick of it. Do you still have tomatoes in your garden? We do! I needed to use some up and Caprese Pizza was the answer! This pizza is SO good with fresh […]

Italian cuisine

Chicken and Spinach Ravioli Recipe

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Chicken and Spinach Ravioli Recipe

The first time you try this dish you gonna have a taste explosion in your mouth. I had some major difficulty portraying the directions underneath for assembling, so look! I made it simple and simply tossed some how-to pictures up. If you can do it after my picture instructions….well ask your children to do it. I […]

Desserts

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe

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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe

Frozen yogurt … the tangy treat that was practically unheard of only a few years ago is now a summertime staple in many American kitchens. It’s easy to see why: Not only does the iced confection taste great, but it’s chock-full of protein, calcium, and healthful lactobacillus bacteria. What’s more, a serving of frozen yogurt contains […]

French

French Bread Pizza

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French Bread Pizza

During the holiday season, people seek nice recipes for desserts, fancy entrees, elegant soups and appetizers for New Year Eve.  In this age of instant gratification, it is all too easy to go to the corner store and pick up some junk food, like chips & dip or frozen pizza snacks.  Convenience does have its […]

Italian cuisine

Chicken Bruschetta

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Chicken Bruschetta

Ingredients:  1 Chicken breast (100g) 1 Vine ripened Tomato (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (3 if your like me and love garlic) finely chopped 3 Basil Leaves (chopped) Salt Pepper Pinch of Red Pepper Flake (if you like a little heat) Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder Onion Powder Spinach Leaves (1 cup)   Method: Sprinkle Chicken with […]