Aquacotta is a simple but classic Italian soup from the Maremma coastal region of Tuscany. I found this version in Claire Thomson’s “Veggie Family Cook Book “.
Im always looking for new recipes for pasta with prawns and love this new one from Mark Hix. You can use any short pasta as an alternative and in the recipe pictured I used Red Shrimp rather than the prawns specified, but I thibk any good larger prawns would work.
A spicy tomato rich stir fry from ” Dominique’s Kitchen” by Dominique Woolf. She also has a new book out called ” The Asian Pantry” which I have added to my wish list. This is good accompanied with her Garlicky Green Beans.
A great way to use up offcuts of venison from Mark Hix. It will serve two as a main or four as a starter and is good served with flatbreads, rice or even mash.
I recently spent a week in Armenia and was pleasantly surprised by the food there- especially when eating in family ” restaurants” in local villages. I came home seeking out Armenian recipes so i could try more of their food back in the UK. This is from ” Home Food” by Olia Hercules.
A favourite way with chicken from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage. The chicken can be marinated and kept in the fridge up to 2 days ahead but bring it back to room temperature before cooking.
A simple and quick version of lasagne from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage. If you like you could use chicken stock or bone broth if you are not catering for vegetarians. Spinach, chard leaves or ham also make a good addition to the layers.
