This Watermelon Granita is the perfect cold refreshment for the summer. Granita is the next best thing to a gelato or ice cream. Although similar to a sorbet and a slushy their textures are different. Sorbet is softer and smoother and can be scooped like gelato/ice cream. A granita is crunchy with bits just like […]
Rice dishes are a staple across the world. From Italian Risotto, Spanish Paella, Chinese Fried, Nigerian Jollof Rice; it is rare to meet a group of people that don’t have their own native rice dish. As a Nigerian who loves Jollof amongst other rice dishes, I am here to introduce you to Banga rice. A […]
Pasta bake is a comfort food that everyone loves. It’s easy, delicious and hearty. This is exactly what I had in mind when created this egg penne pasta bake with asparagus. Pasta like Penne, Conchiglie (shells), macaroni and fusilli are great for one-pan oven dishes. These kinds of pasta are dense enough to not get […]
In continuation of my pasta series, I decided to take a throwback to the first dish I made and presented during my culinary school days. The Squid and Fregola salad was the first dish on my three-course menu. It was my first experience with the tiny Sardinian pasta, made from rolled toasted semolina. Simply cooked […]
Similar to many parts of the world, Easter holds a unique tradition in the Italian culture. Just like many holidays food plays a key part in the various cultures and festivities. Here in Italy, there are two traditional centrepiece food items that are used to celebrate the Easter holiday. Firstly, the Italian Easter bread (Pane […]
When in Rome, if there is any dish you should try, it should be the bucatini all’amatriciana. This classic Italian dish is popular in the central Italian region of Lazio. All it takes are about 6 simple ingredients. Resulting in a vibrant and flavourful meal. Ingredients: Pasta – Typically spaghetti or bucatini, but any other […]
