Tag: pasta

If the Easter Bunny made Pesto… Wild Garlic, Nettles and Hazelnuts

If the Easter Bunny made Pesto… Wild Garlic, Nettles and Hazelnuts

Spring is coming when the wild garlic appears, interspersed with bluebells, daffodils and anemones. In the title picture, the wide leaves are the wild garlic; the narrow bunch are bluebells. Just saying. We all know what nettles look like, but I’m afraid the hazelnuts and 

Spag Bog – even better than yours!

Spag Bog – even better than yours!

Everyone has their version of ragu Bolognese, so I’m a little nervous making cocky claims about mine, but it is good I promise… As ever, low (temperature) and slow (cooking) is the key. 100g streaky smoked bacon – sliced into small strips, say 3mm 2 

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara

You could eat bacon and eggs every night, but sometimes I need a carb-fix too. Easier than you think and well worth the modest effort. A soothing dish that reminds me of my yoga instructor adding “gently” to every direction. Just a few ingredients, so