A very simple meal to make using canned sardines. The ones in brine are preferable, they create a seafood stock flavour which once cooked, tastes amazing! I use a dry
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By Joel Mielle

Rich Lamb ragu has to be the ultimate comfort food.  When I think of Italian Nonnas, this is what I imagine. This version is made using  Fusilli al Ferretto pasta, but you
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By Joel Mielle

This version of chicken Picatta is made with juicy chicken thighs covered in a Parmesan crust.  It’s a higher level lemon chicken.  The word Piccata means “larded”, although an Italian
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By Joel Mielle

Shrimp with pasta, flavoured with a lemon and pepper butter sauce.  An amazing combination of flavours.  You can use any pasta you like, usually linguini works well with seafood, but
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By Joel Mielle

Malfatti, a light and fluffy yet cheesy rich dumplings.  These little pillows from heaven are truly amazing.  Similar to gnocchi with an Italian rustic charm.  Simple to make and you
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By Joel Mielle

Only 3 ingredients for perfect Cacio e pepe.  Cacio e pepe pasta is for lovers of Mac n Cheese.  It’s a simple dish but it delivers amazing flavours.  Who would think
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By Joel Mielle

This Tortellini Alla Panna is made using fresh tortellini making it a fast and amazing recipe. It’s made with bacon, mushroom, cheese and a herb white wine cream sauce. If
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By Joel Mielle

This Spaghetti All’ Amatriciana is very close to the authentic version focusing on the flavours from the meat fat.  Normally you would use pillow or guanciale which has a lot
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By Joel Mielle

Perfect Pizza at home! This Margherita style pan pizza is made from scratch, including the sauce all using only one pan. A pizza needs a lot of heat and a
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By Joel Mielle

Pesto pasta with meat balls, so easy and fast to make with few ingredients. To save time, I used Italian sausages. Buy good quality Italian sausage as this makes the dish.
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By Joel Mielle

Shrimp Pappardelle with a Saffron Cream Sauce makes a perfect romantic dinner, but you can enjoy this one anytime. The secret to the magic flavour is to use the real
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By Joel Mielle

Pasta alla Norma, a popular eggplant Italian pasta dish traditionally from Sicily. Made with fried eggplants, fresh basil and simple tomato sauce. It’s a perfect fusion of Italian Mediterranean flavours,
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By Joel Mielle