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A white plate of round ravioli with purple filling, topped with grated cheese, crispy sage leaves, toasted pine nuts, and black pepper, on a wooden table.

Beetroot ravioli

There is nothing more satisfying than making your own pasta. The bright pink showing through the thin ravioli adds drama to the dish. Make the pasta while the beetroots are in the oven and allow to rest for at least…

A bowl of fettuccine Alfredo topped with fresh parsley sits on a wooden table next to a bowl of chopped herbs, a glass of wine, and a fork.

Fettuccini alfredo

There’s only one word to describe this simple classic pasta dish and that’s unctuous. Invented in Rome using their local fettuccine pasta you can also use tagliatelle which is a shade thinner. You can use fresh or dry pasta, just…

Nine golden-brown, fluffy baked scones are arranged on baking parchment in a baking tray. One scone is being lifted with a spatula, showing its light, airy texture.

Cloud potato cakes

These are similar to potato croquettes but without the bread crumbs. Light, fluffy and easy to make

Three spinach and ricotta dumplings served on a white plate with sage leaves and melted butter, placed on a rustic wooden table.

Ricotta & Spinach Dumplings

Fiddly things to make and you need plenty of time but worth the effort to wow your guests with this tasty starter. Known as either Malfatti (little rolls of ricotta) or Gnudi (little balls of ricotta), the secret is allowing…

Three scoops of chocolate ice cream in a white square bowl, with more scoops and an ice cream scoop in the background on a wooden surface.

Chocolate sorbet

This sorbet tastes creamy without added dairy or eggs. Simple to make and delicious added to a dessert. This is easiest made in an ice cream machine with gelato attachment if you have one. I will give instructions on how…

Halved onions with charred, caramelised edges are arranged cut side up on a dark baking tray, showing layers and grill marks from roasting or grilling.

Confit Shallots

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When I’m putting together a restaurant dish it’s important that everything that goes on the plate is there for a reason not just garnish. Confit shallots go with so many things and these look beautiful on a plate as well…