I know Valentine’s is still a way off but I want to write this now in case anyone would like to copy the idea –you’ll need a bit of time. It is a very simple thing but one I’ve always loved and meant to copy myself. The idea is this: you use Valentine’s Day not [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Focaccia with Sun-dried Cherry tomatoes
Posted in Antipasti recipes, tagged cherry tomatoes, dolce vita diaries, focaccia, Italy, Jason Gibb, recipe, sun-dried, sundried, tomatoes on January 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I’m on a bit of a baking mission at the moment. It’s to do with the cold. There’s nothing more homely than the smell of freshly baked bread and there’s the bonus of the extra heat from the oven. A big hit with all the family is this focaccia. It’s pretty simple but there’s a bit [...]
Tomatoes and Artichoke Spaghetti by the brother in love
Posted in Pasta recipes, Primo piatto recipes, tagged artichoke, brother, dolce vita diaries, in love, Jason Gibb, recipes, spaghetti, tomato on January 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is a wickedly simple recipe, lots of tomatoes and lots of garlic, which is a perfect antidote to chicken, roast potatoes and all those heavy christmasy things. And good for the heart thanks to the barrel-full of garlic that’s in it. It’s from my brother-in-love (my partner’s sister’s partner) and he of course, being [...]
Winter Warmers: Cotechino
Posted in Secondo piatto recipes, tagged cotechino, dolce vita diaries, Jason Gibb, lentils, New Years Eve, olive oil, recipe, sausage on January 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
There is an Italian proverb that says that the more lentils that you eat on New Years Eve the more money comes your way the following year. I’m sure most Italians would of course think this is twaddle. But, as the other saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry, so come the 31st [...]
