Anchovies– Although I’m not an anchovy fan, I keep a jar packed in oil in my fridge to add a special zip to certain dishes.

It may be catering for food at a simple dinner party, In Blackpool or food for a special family event, or large corporate function, requiring wholesome hot food and desserts. com/italianpantryhobart/timeline/ The Italian Pantry Cafe-deli - Restaurants - North Hobart - Tas - Pink . His career began as a waiter at London’s acclaimed Chez Max and after only a few weeks, Max Magarian noted Theo’s talents and invited him to work in the kitchen where he spent the next four years following an apprenticeship in classic French cuisine. Excellent Italian and Sicilian foodstuffs, tasty cheeses, particularly pecorino and provolone, fabulous Sicilian olives you just can't stop scoffing, prosciutto and pancetta.Depending on its age it can be extremely expensive, so I use an inexpensive one for salads, and save my twenty-five year old one to splash on special dishes.

I love this book, full of joyfully simple, scrumptious, honest cooking - Theo has created the most delicious dishes.From simple pasta dishes and more extravagant dinners for when you have people over, to delectable desserts and classic Italian cakes, you’ll delight in Theo’s take on the very best of Italian home cooking. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over figs, strawberries, or Parmigiano Reggiano for fantastic flavor combinations. To avoid excess absorption, coat eggplant slices well with batter or crumbs before sliding them into hot oil. Early Romans made basil a symbol of love and fertility; young Italian suitors wore sprigs of it as a sign of their marital intentions.

The word "ricotta" means "re-cooked" in Italian and refers to the fact that ricotta is made by draining the whey off of other cheeses and heating it. Whether writing about familiar dishes like pork shoulder cooked in milk (a version of a River Cafe classic) or some less well-known Italian specialities he's unearthed, such as torta pastiera (a pie from Sorrento filled with grano cotto – cooked wheat – rice, eggs and ricotta) Randall is always informative and engaging. Derived from various olives, you can have your taste of each oil before you make your decision, and every age of balsamic – or of course treat yourself to varying types for different occasions! Prosciutto is nice to have and served with melon or figs or in a sandwich, Pancetta or Guanciale are used to make many Italian recipes including the famous amatriciana sauce. This juicy, acidic fruit is also an important ingredient in drinks, including limoncello, the famous lemon liqueur from southern Italy.Get a fresh Basil (Basilico) plant if you can find it, when you add Pine nuts (Pinoli), olive oil and cheese you will make pesto, or use the fresh leaves for your marinara sauce or a Caprese salad with mozzarella and tomatoes. Please note that our menus are subject to change depending on the availability and seasonality of the freshest ingredients.