Spaghetti With Bolognaise Sauce

This versatile sauce can be served as Spaghetti Bolognaise or to make Lasagne.  It is one of the most popular Italian pasta dishes.  Did you know that the Italians traditionally serve bolognaise sauce with larger pastas such as tagliatelle, tortellini or gnocchi, but never with spaghetti! The thicker pastas are able to hold the chunkyContinue reading “Spaghetti With Bolognaise Sauce”

Batter-fried Calamari Rings

Purchase the largest calamari rings available for the neatest end result. The tenderness of the calamari is often unpredictable but allowing the rings to thaw  completely, frying only until cooked and adding salt after frying will prevent them from becoming tough. Be sure to try the recipes for Prawn Tempura (Batter-fried Prawns) and Best-ever Batter-friedContinue reading “Batter-fried Calamari Rings”

Greek-style Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

Spinach and rice is a surprisingly good combination and stems from the Greek cuisine. Fresh, young spinach and a special flavourful rice e.g. short grain white or brown Basmati rice will make a good dish even better. Serve with any roast or stewed meat, especially lamb or chicken, as a border to surround a jointContinue reading “Greek-style Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)”

Paella

Paella takes its name from the typical wide, shallow saucepan used for this ever-popular Spanish rice dish with magnificent contrasting flavours, colours and textures. To simplify and save time, cook the ingredients simultaneously in two smaller saucepans and the large shallow paella-style pan.  Read more about National Spanish Paella Day here.