Monthly Archives: December 2014

Roman Oxtail and Cous Cous – Fusion, Confusion and Creativity

Posted on December 30, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

When I hear or overhear people enthusiastically call themselves ‘creative’ cooks, I confess that, unless the person in question is young (under twenty) I tend to shudder inwardly; outwardly, I try to change the subject of conversation if need be. … Continue reading →

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Pasta al Tonno – Variation

Posted on December 19, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

It is very traditional to have a fish-only themed menu on Christmas Eve in most parts of Italy, including Rome.  Also traditional are foods fried in batter such as artichokes, cauliflower, broccolo, apples, cod fish etc.  Spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti … Continue reading →

Posted in Basic Techniques, Fish and seafood, Herbs and plants, italian home food, Primi (first courses - usually a pasta or risotto) | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Interpreting an Ottolenghi Cauliflower and Hazelnut Salad

Posted on December 14, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

My lovely friend in Boston recently made me a present of Ottolenghi and Tamimi’s ‘Jerusalem’ and a what a welcome gift that was; if I hadn’t bent over backwards to buy the book in the first place (it was first … Continue reading →

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Artichokes and Pecorino Cheese

Posted on December 3, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

Artichokes can be enjoyed in Rome practically all year round these days … because when they aren’t available locally, many restaurants will import them from Brittany in France. I, being a little conservative on matters of seasonality, prefer to wait … Continue reading →

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