I’m lucky, my Mum makes some amazing cakes. Nothing too fancy but always delicious. But there are times when she wants to make something a little different. In my quest to find ideas for that ‘something different’ we came across Castagnaccio – a Tuscan chestnut cake. Fancy a try? History of Castagnaccio Castagnaccio is also…
Robert’s a big fan of minestrone soup so when he decided to make his own version in our soupmaker, it seemed a good idea. Because it was a little different from the classic minestrone, he decided to call it Farmhouse Italian Soup instead. It still has the classic minestrone look and the whole pasta thing…
Pasta Fagioli is one of those simple to make meals that works for lunch or for dinner. You can change elements, add stuff or even take things out to make it just how you like it. It is a traditional Italian pasta dish that is made with lots of pantry staples and finished best with…
If there’s a classic of the Italian meal world, it is the lasagne. Those sheets of pasta with meat between and lashings of cheese or white sauce on the top have graced many a dinner table. And while we aren’t one to scorn a classic, there are also lots of things you can do with…
