I discovered fried pizza in Italy, I had no idea it even existed and I was amazed how nice they were. It’s simply the same pizza base that’s deep fried
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By Joel Mielle

Cannelloni refers to a cylindrical style of pasta dish. The pasta is filled with a filling and covered in sauce. This cannelloni dish is made with a white cheese sauce,
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By Joel Mielle

If you’re a tomato lover like I am, then you will love this soup.  The tomatoes are firstly roasted to intensify their flavours and bring out the sugars.  The selection
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By Joel Mielle

I remember learning this recipe when I was a first year apprentice at trade school and I couldn’t believe how tasty it was.  It’s been years since I’ve had chicken
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By Joel Mielle

This has to be another one of my favourite chicken recipes. Marsala wine, a fortified wine that originated in Sicily similar to Sherry or Madeira makes this dish dance! The
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By Joel Mielle

A classic Sicilian pasta dish that can be made with fresh or canned sardines.  As canned is far easier to obtain, I chose that option.  It’s different from traditional pasta as
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By Joel Mielle

Parmesan, Pesto and Chicken. Just those three words alone are enough to make me salivate. Put them together in a creamy sauce and wow! It’s so simple to make, and
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By Joel Mielle

Parmigiana is presumably a Southern Italian dish basically made with fried eggplant or aubergine, cheese and tomato sauce. There are a lot of variations and I learnt this one from
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By Joel Mielle

Zabaglione, an Italian simple and delectable dessert made with few basic ingredients.  It’s made with  egg yolks, sugar and Marsala or another form of liqueur.  It’s a very light, whipped
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By Joel Mielle

I love this style of pasta dish as it’s so simple to make.  Rigatoni is a tube shaped pasta that varies in lengths.  It comes from an Italian word which
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By Joel Mielle

Caprese salad is one of those dishes that simplicity is what makes it shine.  Like any classic, whether it being art, music or food, you cannot add to it to
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By Joel Mielle

Minestrone soup which means “Big Soup” has always been a favourite of mine. It has so many goodies and can be served as a first course or a main meal
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By Joel Mielle