Tag Archives: italian

A Roman Adventure: Pasta al’arrabiata & Baked Stuffed Courgette Flowers

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Poppy

There is truly no place like Rome. It’s history, culture, sunshine and sheer beauty make it one of the world’s most romantic and educational cities. Even if you have never been to Rome before and don’t really know where to … Continue reading →

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Porcini Ragu Tagliatelle

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Poppy

What can be more comforting than a big bowl of steaming hot pasta? Any time of year this brings joy whether it be in a light, herby springtime vegetable sauce or a creamy, cuddly alfredo, I’ve never met a person … Continue reading →

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Summer Watercress and Asparagus Lasagne.

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Poppy

It’s that time of year again when the most amazing organic English asparagus is arriving weekly in my veg box. As beautiful as this vegetable is just plainly cooked with a little salt and perhaps a drizzle of olive oil, … Continue reading →

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Minestrone alla Toscana

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Poppy

I didn’t know what to call this soup. I saw it as a light bean and pasta soup, which to me is a minestrone but I feared that most associate minestrone with a thick stew-like tomato soup with vegetables and … Continue reading →

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Easy Creamy Buffalo Sage Pumpkin Lasagne

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Poppy

This lasagne is deceptively simple. Although there may appear to be a large ingredient list and there are 3 fillings to make – they are all blitzed up in the blender and you don’t even need to wash it out between … Continue reading →

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Squash and Fennel Lasagne

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Poppy

Having never been a fan of fennel or anything strongly aniseed flavoured – I was intrigued to try this recipe given that it included so many things that I did love – squash, creamy white sauce and lasagne. The fennel … Continue reading →