This is where I share the treasured recipe and insider tips for making traditional Sicilian caponata, as we learned it from two wonderful cooks in Noto, in the south-east of Sicily (read more here). It's the real thing -- exquisitely vibrant, … [Read more...]
A Valentine’s menu, and musings on love’s labours
We are all in search of easy ways to eat well, but when I see recipes that claim to be ‘effortless’, I raise my eyebrows. Feeding ourselves is a basic need that requires effort, even when it’s pleasurable, creative and appreciated. Preparing a … [Read more...]
Tuna, anchovy and caper sauce for pasta
This is offered as a "transitional" recipe, as requested by my east coast family who still have winter weather to face on the second official day of spring. It's a comforting, richly flavoured sauce, quick to make, with a healthy crunch of … [Read more...]