Tag Archives: Giorgio Locatelli

Pasta! Or how a little Trullo crab could make your week…

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Louise

In seven years of this blog, pasta, the ultimate ‘daily solution to an eternal problem’, has only ever featured as a footnote to recipes designed for use with gnocchi. Thirteen years ago, thanks to a very stressful job (180 newly branded … Continue reading →

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The Italian blog: Locatelli’s sea bream with tomatoes, capers, parsley and garlic

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Louise

Italy, unlike France, Spain and the States, has never been a place that has really tempted me. Especially not in food terms. This might have something to do with the fact that I am a tiny bit wheat-intolerant and can … Continue reading →

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My favourite winter soup recipe: Locatelli’s chickpea and sage

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Louise

Once you’ve made a soup with the classic base of carrots, celery and onions, it’s very difficult to go back to any other style. I love a creamy soup, and a spicy one but this base makes something better, something … Continue reading →

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The Cook Shelf: Made in Sicily and a simple tomato sauce

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Louise

As a non-pasta-eater I am not the biggest fan of Italian food. Yes, I know there is a lot more to Italian cuisine than durum wheat but, you have to admit, many of the greatest recipes revolve around it. Which … Continue reading →

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Method-smuggling and Moro saffron cauliflower

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Louise

What are your pet hates in recipes? Mine include too many ingredients, too many bits of kitchen equipment used unnecessarily and method-smuggling. And no, that’s nothing to do with buying lots of very attractively packaged cleaning products and taking them … Continue reading →

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