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The Pasta Wrap-up ? Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Sage and Pine Nut Butter

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Just to polish off the fresh egg pasta thread, here’s the recipe for the ravioli filling. When something works, why change it!? This recipe is a timeless combination of baby spinach, creamy ricotta and fresh herbs, all cradled in a[...]

Italian Pesto Recipe

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Photo credit : _e.t Italian Pesto Recipe (Serves 3-4) Ingredients 25g fresh basil leaves 2 juicy garlic cloves 25g pine nuts 150ml extra-virgin olive oil 50g Parmesan cheese, grated finely (optional) Method 1 Place the[...]

This Week?s Recipe: Spinach and Ricotta Filo Pie

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Why Spinach and Ricotta Pie? I love a meal that is simple to make, yet when I eat it, tastes a lot more complex. This pie does exactly that. Firstly, I love filo pastry, unlike all other pastries this one is dead easy to use and work with, and[...]

Pesto Risotto

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Pesto Risotto Backstory   After returning from dinner on a recent Friday night with some friends, I showed them my blog. When they came to the post for my Italian Sausage, Red Pepper and Mushroom Risotto recipe, my wife repeated that[...]

Eggs for Dinner

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It was such a nice day out today that I thought I might make a light dinner. So, I decided a quiche would be perfect! We had some goat cheese and cherry tomatoes in the fridge, so I thought that would be a delicious mix. First, I made the dough[...]

Grilled Pork Fillet

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..or tenderloin! I still think of it as pork fillet. This is a yummy recipe that has a tasty stuffing and can be served with another vegetable or salad. The rolled pork looks great when sliced. Grilled Pork Fillet with Pepper Stuffing[...]

Pine Needle Vinegar

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T his Pine Needle (Pinaceae) recipe makes a wonderful alternative to Balsamic Vinegar. Deeply scented, Pine vinegar can be used in salad dressings, as a hot drink to help ward off seasonal colds. It goes well with fish when added to sauces[...]

Linguine with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

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Here is another very simple yet satisfying weeknight pasta dish. And yes, it's with linguine - my favourite pasta. I used Chinese spinach simply because it was wilting in the fridge. I bought it last... Hop over to my website for the full story![...]

Daoud Basha ? Meatballs with pine nuts in a rich tomato sauce

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There has not been a single moment in my life when the Mediterranean food has disappointed me. From the wide spread mezze, to the diverse distribution of main and side dishes and of course the mouthwatering desserts – every bite of the cuisine[...]

Roast Boneless Shoulder of Lamb with Couscous, Pine Nuts & Mint Stuffing

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Some of you might have noticed that I cook a lot of chicken, pork, and occasionally seafood. What about beef and lamb? We love our beef steaks, lamb shanks and lamb cutlets of course, but our flatmate hates the taste of those meats. Beefy? Lamby?[...]