6 Ingredient Pancetta and Courgette Bucatini
This might be my favourite way to eat courgettes. This pasta dish has just six ingredients but is packed with flavour. It’s super easy to pull together, you won’t believe how delicious it is. Slicing the courgettes thinly and frying them in the leftover fat from the crispy pancetta cubes ensures they become sweet and delicious. I love to use bucatini pasta as it seems to soak up the delicious sauce which is just made with pasta water, plenty of parmesan and seasoning and a squeeze of lemon.
Summer Greens Linguine with Pistachio Pesto and Parmesan
For today’s meat-free meal it had to be my recipe for this summer vegetable linguine with pistachio pesto. It’s full of plenty of gorgeous, in season greens and is the perfect summery dinner to give you a healthy dose of green goodness. I used spiralised courgettes in place of pasta as I genuinely love the taste and how they soak up all the sauce, but you could of course replace it with normal pasta instead if you prefer. The pistachio pesto is so nutty and full of plenty of fresh herbs, grated parmesan, lemon and garlic. I make this all the time to stir through risottos, top pizzas or just drizzle over some grilled chicken thighs. It is so so good.
Artichoke and Pine Nut Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Chilli
This is a midweek pasta dish which tastes a lot more special than the time and effort it takes to make. Its quick, healthy, has minimal ingredients and is most importantly, delicious.
Chicken and Chorizo Filo Pie with Parmesan Sun-dried Tomato Mash and Green Beans with Shallots, Olives and Almonds
This recipe is one of my absolute favourites and with a few simple twists elevates your traditional chicken pie to the next level. The filo topping adds texture and crunch which works so well with the creamy filling with mustard, leeks and a slight smoky heat from sliced chorizo. Served with moreish sun-dried tomato parmesan mash which has a lovely salty tang from the cheese and some sautéed green beans with caramelised shallots, olives and almonds - the sides really make this dish. This is a special meal which everyone will love.
Pine Nut, Orange and Fennel Porchetta with Saffron Milanese and Nduja Butter
This is a rich dinner which would be perfect for a dinner party or comforting Sunday meal. The crispy pork crackling with soft pork flesh stuffed with plenty of herbs, orange and garlic is so easy to do and so delicious. Paired with a creamy buttery risotto full of plenty of salty, nutty parmesan and the slight hint of floral saffron goes so well and some spicy nduja butter brings it all together.
Aubergine Pasta Caponata with Dark Chocolate and Chilli
This is such a delicious vegetarian pasta dish which is full of flavour. It’s moreish, easy to make and jam-packed with veggies. Filling, delicious and healthy - add this to your pasta repertoire pronto.
Ribeye Steak with Anchovy and Garlic Butter, Parmesan Truffle Chips and Miso Marmite Mushrooms
Like most people, I definitely find that I eat less red meat but when I do, I make sure I buy the highest quality. I always go for ribeye - they just have the best flavour thanks to the marbling of fat. Served with an anchovy garlic butter, it really takes your steak to the next level. The saltiness from the anchovies makes the most wonderful seasoning. This is decadent and so delicious and you’ll never cook a steak in the same way again (go easy on the truffle oil though you don’t want to overpower the meat which is the star of the show).
Chorizo, Butternut Squash and Pea Risotto with Crispy Sage, Paprika Hazelnuts and Crushed Amaretti
Everyone loves risotto and butternut squash and chorizo is a classic combination. However, with the little twists I have made to my recipe, this is a risotto with a difference. The crispy sage, paprika hazelnuts and amaretti all add texture and more layers of flavour. The crushed amaretti biscuit on top is a classic Italian addition which I personally love. The little hint of sweetness works so well with the squash, while the saltiness from the parmesan and spice from the nuts and chorizo balances everything out.