Giorgio Locatelli’s Panzanella Recipe
Posted: 17 May '11 by Niall
You’ve probably heard it said that some of the best dishes owe their origins to Italian peasant cooking. Panzanella is one of those dishes, from chef Giorgio Locatelli – a wonderfully fresh and tasty salad which uses stale bread
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Pasta, peas, pesto and pine nuts
Posted: 10 August '10 by Niall
Here’s a great little recipe for a light meal on these (slightly) warmer Summer days – it’s perfect for a mid-week meal too, taking only as long as it takes the pasta to cool after you’ve cooked it, providing you’ve made the pesto in advance. The recipe is a tweaked version of Ina Garten’s (of..
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Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad
Posted: 06 July '10 by Niall
Even with the changeable weather, it’s far to warm to even think about those casseroles and stews that were such a feature of our winter menu. Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad is a great Summer-time option and good as either a starter or a light main course. This recipe comes from our cookery class at La..
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Beetroot salad with mozzarella and rocket
Posted: 10 March '10 by Kelly
After watching Giorgio Locatelli’s “Pure Italian” for some inspiration, we made beetroot salad with mozzarella and rocket at the weekend. This is a great starter either for a dinner party or a quick and easy mid-week meal. Not only does it look bright and colourful on your plate but it tastes so fresh and clean…
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Wild rocket with parmesan and balsamic vinegar salad
Posted: 08 February '10 by Kelly
This really isn’t a recipe, but you will thank me for sharing it with you if you don’t already know about it. Although you only need three ingredients for this salad, the quality of these three elements is very important. We use a mature Parmigiano-Reggiano, wild rocket, and a good quality balsamic vinegar – all of..
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