Penne with pistachios, porcini mushrooms and crispy guanciale in a creamy Parmesan sauce, finished with extra cheese and nuts. My creative juices were flowing with this one. I started with an idea that sounded good in my head, combining nutty richness, deep woodland flavours and salty crisp pork, then discovered...
Beetroot Mozzarella Salad with rocket, toasted pine nuts and creamy mozzarella, finished with a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing. Sometimes using up one awkward leftover ingredient leads to something worth making again. Creamy cheese, earthy roots, peppery greens and toasted nuts make this one especially festive. #BeetrootMozzarellaSalad #BeetrootSalad #MozzarellaSalad...
One of those dinners that tastes far more extravagant than the effort involved. Little pasta shells capture a velvety mushroom sauce enriched with real truffle paste and plenty of Parmesan. Simple, earthy and dangerously easy to finish. Shell pasta with mushrooms, cream, Parmesan, garlic and real truffle paste for a...
Nothing gets thrown away in my kitchen if I can turn it into another meal. Those odd little pastry offcuts might not look like much, but toss them into a slow-cooked pork and tomato sauce and suddenly leftovers become dinner. Rustic wonton pastry maltagliati tossed with pork mince, tomatoes, red...
Wood-fired pizza by Ky Lan Lake in Hoa Lu Ancient Town, serving airy crusts, generous toppings, and crispy cheese chicken. You don’t expect one of the best pizzas of the trip to be beside an ancient town lake, but that’s exactly what happened. Light wood-fired crusts, incredibly thick pepperoni slices,...
I may be picky when it comes to salads, but give me juicy fruit, punchy blue cheese, toasted nuts and a dressing with plenty of character and suddenly I am interested. Fresh pears, Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and mixed greens tossed with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. You don’t see...
Who says pasta has to start from scratch? Sometimes the smartest shortcut is already sitting in your fridge, waiting to become something completely different. Pork and prawn ravioli made with wonton wrappers and served in a rich lemon sage butter and chicken stock sauce. Does making ravioli intimidate you? I...
Some ingredients never need to shout. Wild mushrooms, real truffle and aged Parmesan create the kind of pasta that turns a simple dinner into an unforgettable occasion. Fettuccine with wild morel mushrooms, Parmesan, truffle paste, cream, garlic and herbs in a rich, luxurious pasta sauce. #morelfettuccine If there is one...
A personal review of The Chill Lab in Albany Auckland featuring Dubai Chocolate Gelato, Asian-inspired ice creams, pricing, and service experience. A dessert stop that turns into a decision dilemma. One scoop, one moment, and suddenly you understand why everyone keeps coming back. When it comes to dessert spots in...
Creamy pasta with chicken liver, mushrooms, guanciale, Parmesan and cream for a rich, savoury and comforting Italian-inspired meal. Sometimes the most underrated ingredients create the most memorable meals. Rich, silky and deeply savoury, this bowl proves that humble ingredients can deliver restaurant-worthy comfort. #creamychickenliverpasta Growing up in the Philippines, chicken...
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