Slow Roast Pork Belly w/ Apple & Pear coleslaw and roast garlic aioli.
Another Autumn/Winter meal … I really should stop cooking these in Summer! But as always, whenever I have bad day, I just need to distract myself, so into the kitchen I go and bury myself in the preparation of a meal.
The roast pork belly is the simplest thing in the world, with a basic wet marinade rub and a low heat, it really is set and forget.
The coleslaw is delicious, offering a mix of sweet, spiciness and acidic zest that comes together so well.
Finally, who can resist the rich flavours of caramelised roasted garlic aoili?
Biscotti Amaretti
Oh, is there anything more wonderful than biting into an ameretto biscuit? The scent and flavour of that rich bitter-sweet almond hitting your senses and mingling with those from the freshly roasted coffee that you accompany it with?
This is my version of a many varied and delightful recipe that is extremely easy and quick to make. You will never buy them again!
Venison Osso Bucco
As with all great Italian recipes, there is often a name that is associated with a meal that is made in a hundred different ways across the country.
Venison Osso Buco, Ratatouille stack and creamy mash
Each region adds it’s own unique spin to the recipe, but if you search hard enough, you may find where it originated from. In this case, it is oft cited that the original recipe is Osso Bucco alla Milanese.
Ratatouille Stacks
Based on and inspired by some great versions of ratatouille niçoise, I tried to recreate those strong flavours of the stewed vegetables while also adding a few extra complimentary touches that both fortify the French flavours and add a touch of Italian influence.
Placing the ingredients into a stack, provides a nice visual presentation and offers guests a lovely gift of flavours hidden in a wrapped present on the plate.
Pollo Al vino Rosso
A nice, basic and heartily satisfying meal great for a winter’s night. Brought up out of my scraps of paper for Jack who had some chicken breast and wanted “something savory and Italian tasting” to cook.
