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Caprese Paste

Mix cheeses and eggs, fold in herbs and seasonings, add milk gradually. Form a firm mixture, chill until needed.

Green Dumplings

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add liquid, fold in herbs and onion. Drop spoonfuls into simmering broth, cook 10 minutes.

Quick Vegetable Stock

Melt butter, sweat veggies with herbs, add water, boil, simmer, strain, and season. Ready in 25 minutes.

Barbecued Lamb, Salsa Verde, Tomato Salad, Toasted Couscous and Fromage Blanc

Marinated lamb rump grilled on the barbecue, served with toasted almond couscous, fresh heirloom tomato salad, and salsa verde.

Fresh Pea, Courgette and Parmesan Rosti with Tangy Tomato Dressing

A summery vegetable rosti served with a fresh tomato and sun-dried tomato dressing for an easy lunch.

Mexican Curry

A quick fusion dish featuring spiced chicken simmered in a creamy sauce, served over a crisp baked flour tortilla.

Cannelloni of Devon Crab with Olive Oil Sauce

Fresh pasta filled with peppery crab, served with a coral purée, herb-infused olive oil sauce, and steamed asparagus garnish.

Aglio e Peperoncino

Sauté garlic and chilli in olive oil, toss with cooked linguine, and finish with fresh basil leaves.

Cherry Tomato, Garlic and Basil Bruschetta

Toasted ciabatta topped with a fresh mixture of cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil.

Fried Mackerel and Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Marinated mackerel fillets served with homemade sweet potato gnocchi, a fresh tomato basil salad, and crispy prosciutto.

Grilled Tiger Prawns and Spinach Salad with Red Pepper Dressing

Grilled marinated tiger prawns served over fresh baby spinach with a homemade roasted red pepper and lemon dressing.

Mediterranean-Style Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

A roasted Portobello mushroom filled with a creamy cheese, herb, and garlic herb butter stuffing and baked until bubbling.

Pancetta Wrapped Red Mullet on Sweet Potato Cakes

Pan-fried pancetta-wrapped red mullet served over crisp, homemade sweet potato cakes and garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Stuffed Pork Belly with Mixed Herbs and Garlic, Roast Potatoes, Ratatouille and Glazed Apples

Succulent herb-stuffed pork belly served with crisp roast potatoes, vegetable ratatouille, rich gravy, and sweet caramelized apple slices.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Gratin

Roast portobello mushrooms stuffed with a sun-dried tomato and basil paste, topped with goats' cheese and served with fresh salad.

Tomato and Anchovy Panzanella

Roasted baby plum tomatoes and thyme served over toasted bread, topped with anchovy fillets and fresh basil leaves.

Tomato, Onion and Basil Bruschetta

Toasted country-style bread topped with a savory mixture of sautéed onions, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.

Fried Sea Bass with Poached Leeks, Pesto and Tomato Sauce

Pan-fried sea bass served with homemade basil pesto, a rich tomato reduction, and tender butter-poached baby leeks.

Marinated Red Snapper with Turmeric and Coconut Rice Salad and Citrus Relish

Thin red snapper strips marinated in citrus, served with turmeric coconut rice salad and a fresh citrus coconut relish.

Millefeuille With Fig And Orange Cream

Golden pastry triangles layered with a decadent mascarpone, orange, and vanilla cream, topped with fresh figs and cherry syrup.

Mussel, Chilli and Basil Linguine with Turmeric Cream Sauce

A vibrant pasta dish featuring mussels, a warm turmeric cream sauce, and a fresh herb pesto drizzle.

Pan-Fried Snapper with Steamed Rice, Spicy Okra and Coconut and Basil Sauce

Crispy pan-fried red snapper served with steamed rice, spicy simmered okra, and a creamy coconut basil sauce.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tomato Sauce and Parsley Purée

Chicken breast stuffed with olives, tomato, and basil, wrapped in prosciutto, pan-fried, and served with tomato sauce and parsley purée.

Roast Chicken, Tomato and Chickpea Salad

Pan-seared then roasted chicken breast tossed with chickpeas, mango, and herbs, served over spinach with a fresh herb oil.

Sea Bass with Pesto Dressing

Pan-fried sea bass fillet served with a fresh basil pesto dressing and a tomato pine nut garnish.

Pappardelle with Slow-Cooked Beef and Mushrooms

A rich, luxurious meat pasta featuring tender beef, mixed mushrooms, and a fresh tomato salsa garnish.

Chicken with Chorizo, Peppers and Sage with Spiced Aubergine

Chicken roasted with chorizo and peppers served alongside a rich, spiced aubergine and tomato mixture.

Crab Linguine

A deliciously simple pasta dish featuring fresh white crabmeat, garlic, chili, and herbs tossed with al dente linguine.

Pig's Head and Offal Ravioli with Smoked Aubergine Purée and Peperonata

Handmade pasta stuffed with slow-cooked pig's head and ox tongue, served with smoky aubergine, peperonata, and blanched vegetables.

Red Mullet with Linguine Tossed in Chilli and Garlic

Freshly made pasta served with red mullet fillets, cooked in a white wine, chilli, and garlic infused sauce.

Salmon Ravioli

Scallop and salmon filled ravioli served with wilted spinach and a ginger-soy dressing.

Squid Ink Pasta with Crab and Chilli

Homemade black pasta dough served with a fresh sauce of crab, garlic, chilli, ginger, and white wine.

Pasta with Tomato and Vodka Sauce

A classic Italian pasta dish featuring a creamy tomato and vodka sauce, finished with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce

Low-fat turkey meatballs and homemade tomato sauce served over spaghetti, finished with fresh herbs and optional spices.

Penne All'Amatriciana

A classic Italian pasta sauce made with bacon and cherry tomatoes, served alongside fresh mozzarella and tomato bruschetta.

Silk Handkerchief Pasta with Pesto

Handmade pasta sheets served with a fresh basil, pine nut, and garlic pesto sauce from Liguria.

Avocado and Goats' Cheese Crostini

Crispy garlic baguette slices topped with a creamy mixture of mashed avocado, soft goats' cheese, lemon, and fresh basil.

Bacon, Mozzarella, and Mushroom Pizza

A quick homemade pizza featuring a scratch-made dough, fresh tomato sauce, crispy bacon, smoked mozzarella, and marinated mushrooms.

Chunky Celeriac Soup

A hearty vegetarian soup featuring sautéed celeriac, red onion, and puy lentils simmered in a seasoned stock.

Green Thai Kebabs and Pad Thai Noodles

Flavorful fish kebabs marinated in green curry and coconut milk served alongside stir-fried rice noodles with shallots and peanuts.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli Pesto

A vibrant vegetarian pesto made by blending purple sprouting broccoli, basil, garlic, and pine nuts. Perfect for folding into pasta.

Salade Niçoise

A classic French salad featuring marinated tuna steaks, fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, and a zesty herb vinaigrette.

Sea Bass with Slow Cooked Fennel and Tomatoes

Pan-fried sea bass served over a Mediterranean medley of slow-cooked fennel, tomatoes, wine, garlic, and herbs.

Seafood Laksa

A fragrant coconut-based seafood soup with monkfish, squid, prawns, and vermicelli noodles finished with fresh herbs and spring onions.

Tomato and Basil Poached Fish

Firm white fish fillets baked in a rich tomato sauce with fresh basil, baby spinach, and boiled new potatoes.

Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto and Burrata Mozzarella

Sweet roasted carrots and creamy burrata served with a homemade walnut and carrot-top pesto and fresh basil garnish.

Greek-Style Salad

A light vegetarian salad combining crumbled feta cheese, diced beef tomato, raisins, and fresh herbs with a simple vinaigrette.

Lemon and Dill-Marinated Salmon with Herb Salad

Thinly sliced salmon marinated in lemon and dill, served atop a vibrant, citrus-dressed fresh herb salad.

Pork Chop with Sweet and Sour Tomatoes, Mustard Sauce and Savoury Rice

Pan-fried pork chop in a creamy mustard sauce served with vinegary tomatoes and herb-infused basmati rice with chopped figs.

Corn and Quinoa Tamale, Grilled Vegetable Salsa and Marinated Grilled Chicken

Mexican barbecue featuring spiced cornmeal parcels, lime and honey marinated chicken thighs, and a charred vegetable chunky salsa.

Sole in a Bag with Courgettes, Black Olives and Wet Polenta

Steamed sole fillets prepared in parchment parcels with Mediterranean vegetables, served alongside a creamy, herb-infused wet polenta.

Roasted Vegetable Couscous and Slipcote Cheese Strudel

A flavorful vegetarian strudel featuring roasted peppers, zucchini, aubergine, and caramelized onions mixed with couscous and soft sheep's milk cheese.

Spicy Beef Burger

Tasty lean beef burgers featuring fresh herbs, chili, and garlic, pan-fried or grilled for a quick and flavorful meal.

Thai Pork Curry

A lean pork and aubergine curry simmered in coconut milk and Thai spices, served with aromatic infused jasmine rice.

Pan-Grilled Chicken Breasts with Parsley Salad and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Grilled chicken breast paired with a fresh parsley salad, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan slivers, and a zesty basil dressing.

Mediterranean Chicken Roulade with Mushroom Orzo and Rocket Salad

Chicken breasts stuffed with pancetta, basil, and Dolcelatte, served with creamy mushroom orzo and a fresh rocket salad.

Garlic and Chilli Olives

A simple and flavorful appetizer of olives marinated with garlic, fresh chilli, and basil in olive oil.

Chilli and Lemongrass Chicken

A sweetly spicy Thai dish of chicken in a thick, fragrant sauce served with steamed rice and fresh herbs.

Thai-Style Baked Seabass with Bok Choi and a Rice Noodle Salad

Seabass infused with Thai flavors baked in parchment, served alongside a fresh rice noodle salad with peanuts and herbs.

Pancetta-Baked Eggs with a Minted Pea and Feta Salad

An easy, stylish brunch featuring savory pancetta-lined baked eggs served with a refreshing mint, pea, and feta salad.

Crispy Tuna Fingers with Tomato, Courgette and Olive Compôte

Homemade breaded tuna fingers served alongside a vibrant Mediterranean-style vegetable compôte of tomatoes, courgettes, and olives.

Lemon Roasted Pork Chops with a Warm Aubergine and Potato Salad

Grill and roast lemon-marinated pork chops served alongside a hearty, warm salad of sautéed aubergine, potatoes, and cherry tomatoes.

Mixed Salad of Apricots and Strawberries

A refreshing fruit salad featuring apricots, strawberries, and fresh herbs, served with a dollop of yogurt.

Penne with Prawns, Tomato and Crème Fraîche

A fresh and summery pasta dish featuring cooked prawns, a light vegetable-based sauce, and creamy crème fraîche.

Pork and Parmesan Ravioli

Handmade pasta filled with savory pork and parmesan, served with a fresh, aromatic tomato sauce for special occasions.

Puff Pastry Pizza Bites

Bite-size pizzas with puff pastry bases featuring pesto tomato or prosciutto sour cream toppings, perfect for party food.

Legume Canapés

Savoury vegetable-themed canapés featuring choux pastry tomatoes, pastry carrots with hummus, and cheesy cauliflower scones with herbed purée.

Italian Sausage, Broad Beans and Peas

A hearty Italian dish featuring browned spicy sausage, blanched broad beans, and fresh peas, topped with smoked ricotta and herbs.

Lagane in a Borlotti Bean and Guanciale Soup

Handmade pasta served in a hearty borlotti bean soup, enriched with seared guanciale and infused garlic and herb oil.

Sardinian Fregola with Seafood

A traditional Sardinian pasta dish featuring small fregola pearls cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with various fresh seafood.

Asparagus and Parma Ham and Praline and Chocolate Vol-au-Vents

Show-stopping retro sweet and savoury puff pastry bites featuring homemade pesto, praline paste, creamy chocolate ganache, and seasonal vegetables.

Fresh Linguine with Crab and Mussels

Handmade linguine served with fresh crab, steamed mussels, artichokes, savory fontina mash, and slow-roasted Piedmont-style peppers.

Gratin of Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Mature Cheddar

A vibrant all-in-one dish featuring roasted Mediterranean vegetables and new potatoes, topped with savory melted mature cheddar cheese.

Roasted Chump of Lamb with Rustic Ratatouille

Succulent boneless lamb chump served alongside a vibrant medley of roasted bell peppers, aubergine, courgette, and fresh basil.

Charred Corn with Cayenne Butter and Herb Salad

Sautéed corn kernels seasoned with cayenne and chives, served atop a fresh, zesty herb salad dressed with lemon and oil.

Couscous with Apricots, Lemon and Brazil Nuts

Toasted couscous simmered with dried apricots, Brazil nuts, and herbs, served molded and garnished with fresh basil.

Linguine Alla Carbonara

Golden-brown bacon and garlic combined with cream, linguine, and egg yolk, finished with fresh parsley and basil.

Linguine with Chilli, Lemon and Basil

A quick vegetarian pasta dish featuring fresh linguine tossed with garlic, chilli, lemon, and a homemade smooth basil paste.

Pasta and Herb Frittata

A quick vegetarian frittata made with fresh tagliolini, beaten eggs, and a variety of fresh aromatic herbs.

Roasted Asparagus and Garlic with Herbs and Balsamic Vinegar

Asparagus spears are griddled with garlic, thyme, and chilli, then roasted and finished with fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar.

Stuffed Goats' Cheese Chicken with Pan-Roasted Balsamic Tomatoes

Flattened chicken breast stuffed with basil and goats' cheese, served with balsamic pan-roasted tomatoes and fresh chive garnish.

Blueberry, Blackcurrant and Basil Curd

A fragrant summer twist on classic lemon curd featuring blueberries, blackcurrants, and purple basil leaves for extra flavor.

Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Soft Basil Tomatoes

Chicken breasts are flattened, breaded in Parmesan crumbs, pan-fried until golden, and served with grilled garlic tomatoes and fresh basil.

Sweet Cherry Tomatoes with Melting Mozzarella

Grilled cherry tomatoes topped with melted mozzarella and finished with a homemade warm basil-infused olive oil.

Baked Aubergine Rolls Filled with Mozzarella

Golden fried aubergine slices rolled with basil and mozzarella, then baked in a homemade tomato sauce with parmesan topping.

Baked Pasta Shells Filled with Cheese

Cheesy pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella, baked in a homemade tomato sauce until golden and gooey.

Beef Rolls in Tomato Ragù

Thinly sliced beef steaks rolled with parmesan, garlic, and herbs, simmered in a rich, slow-cooked red wine and tomato sauce.

Contaldo Family Meat Ragù

An authentic Italian tomato sauce featuring beef, pork ribs, and spicy sausage slow-cooked and served with rigatoni and salad.

Gnocchi with Wild Rocket

Handmade potato gnocchi served in a vibrant sauce of blanched rocket, watercress, garlic, chilli, and aromatic fresh basil.

Grilled Lamb Cutlets Filled with Parma Ham and Herbs

Lamb cutlets butterflied and stuffed with a rich herb, garlic, and parmesan butter paste wrapped in savory Parma ham.

La Gran Lasagna

Layer homemade meatballs, rich tomato sauce, four cheeses, and sliced eggs between fresh pasta sheets and bake until golden-brown.

Penne with Courgette Flowers

An easy, colorful pasta dish featuring courgette flowers, anchovies, and basil simmered in vegetable stock and finished with parmesan.

Ragù alla Napoletana

A traditional southern Italian Sunday lunch featuring a rich tomato sauce with beef, pork ribs, and Italian sausages.

Ravioli Two Ways

Homemade pasta with two distinct fillings, spinach and ricotta or meat, served in sage butter and tomato sauces.

Ricotta Dumplings

Handmade soft ricotta dough dumplings served in a fresh garlic and chilli tomato sauce with basil.

Sea Bream Cooked with Cherry Tomatoes

Pan-seared sea bream simmered with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil in a light sauce, finished with a quick reduction.

Steamed and Griddled Swordfish with a Fresh Mint and Marjoram Sauce

Steamed and griddled swordfish steaks served with a fresh herb sauce and a vibrant, crisp Mediterranean vegetable salad.

Parmesan-Stuffed Sardines with Tomato Salad

Flavorful butterflied sardines stuffed with a savory Parmesan herb paste, served alongside a fresh marinated tomato and rocket salad.

Mince Pie Rolls

An easy alternative to mince pies combining festive fruits, marinated cherries, and Christmas spices wrapped in golden puff pastry.

Mint Chocolate Cremosa, Raspberry Purée, Chocolate Soil and Dressed Raspberries

A sophisticated minted chocolate dessert served with smooth raspberry purée, crunchy chocolate soil, and herb-dressed fresh raspberries.