Italian

Salmon Piccata

A few lemons, a jar of capers, and a beautiful piece of salmon were all it took to break our usual dinner routine. This Salmon Piccata is bright, buttery, and proof that healthy eating never has to be boring.  Pan-seared salmon in a buttery lemon caper sauce. A quick, healthy...

Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini

Fresh tagliatelle with porcini, shiitake and brown mushrooms in a creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic, butter and white wine.  Sometimes the best souvenirs are not magnets or postcards. Sometimes they are bags of mushrooms bought from a Swiss supermarket that end up becoming one of the most satisfying pasta dishes...

Little ‘Lato (Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand)

Little ‘Lato in Ponsonby Auckland offers award-winning gelato with unique flavours, vegan options, and generous scoops.  Award-winning gelato, endless flavour choices, and the kind of dessert stop that turns a casual evening stroll into a return visit with the whole family. Some of the best food discoveries happen when you...

FamousEddy (Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand)

TikTok got this one right. Massive portions, perfectly cooked steak, ridiculously good fried chicken, and pasta dishes that look far better in real life than they do on the menu.  FamousEddy in Mount Eden Auckland serves steak pasta, fried chicken sandwiches, and fusion comfort food with generous portions. Sometimes social...

Dried Porcini Pasta

Creamy pasta with dried porcini mushrooms, Swiss brown mushrooms, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese.  A supermarket souvenir turned into one of the richest and most comforting pasta dishes I’ve made lately. Deep mushroom flavour, silky sauce, and proper cold-weather comfort in a bowl. #porcinipasta #mushroompasta #comfortfood #pastalover #italianfood During our...

Macaroni Pizza Pasta (Konstanz, Germany)

Mall dining rarely feels memorable, but this spot in Konstanz delivers comfort food done right, from creamy pasta to a solid, no-fuss pizza that hits the spot.  Macaroni Pizza Pasta Konstanz review featuring curry fries, prosciutto pizza, creamy chicken mushroom pasta, and baked beef dishes. There are restaurants you plan...

Pesto, Sun-dried Tomato & Cream Cheese Spread

Creamy, herby and packed with bold flavours, this effortless spread turns any simple board into something worth gathering around.  Cream cheese spread with basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes, a simple layered dip perfect for crackers, bread and charcuterie boards. There are dishes you cook often, and then there are...

Artisan Culture (Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand)

Artisan Culture in Parnell Auckland serves Italian dishes like gnocchi, antipasto and pizza in a vibrant open air courtyard dining space.  A hidden courtyard in Parnell where Italian comfort food meets a lively food hall vibe. Gnocchi, pizza, burritos and beers all in one table. This is how group dining...

Roman Chicken

Roman chicken with chicken thighs, tomatoes, capsicum, prosciutto, white wine and herbs, a rich Italian braised dish.  Rustic, saucy and full of bold flavours, this is the kind of dish that feels like it came straight from an Italian kitchen into your home. After coming across this Roman Style Chicken...

Seafood Gratin Pasta Bake

Seafood pasta bake with shrimp, scallops, squid and salmon in a creamy béchamel sauce topped with golden panko and cheese.  Bubbling, golden and packed with seafood, this is the kind of bake that fills the kitchen with warmth and makes every bite feel like comfort. #seafoodgratin #pastabake If there is...