Another Cooking Class – Italianicious – Cooking with Passion – at On the Ridge Cooking School at Kureelpa, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland

Cooking at Kureelpa is always a little different from being in the Cooking on the Bay Kitchen. There are the same ingredients that make the day special - the lovely people who come to cook, the excellent dishes, and the results are always delicious food.  At Kureelpa there is the addition of a marvellous back-drop [...]

By |2022-06-22T15:00:18+10:00June 22nd, 2022|Cooking classes, Cooking Classes at Kureelpa, Italian Food|Comments Off on Another Cooking Class – Italianicious – Cooking with Passion – at On the Ridge Cooking School at Kureelpa, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland

Caprilu Limone – lemon and almond ‘macaroon’ biscuits from the Isle of Capri

These treasures have a crisp, sugar-dusted exterior, with a chewy, lemony-marzipan centre.  Traditionally made with almonds, honey, and lemons for that quintessential Italian citrus goodness, these biscuits go perfectly with a chilled glass of the other island specialty, limoncello. Makes 30-35 cookies Ingredients: 2 egg whites, room temperature 1 pinch salt [...]

By |2021-10-22T14:21:46+11:00October 19th, 2021|Cakes and baking, Caprilu limone - lemon macaroon biscuits, Food, Italian Food, Italian Food, Lemon macaroon biscuits, Lemons, Lemons, Recipes|Comments Off on Caprilu Limone – lemon and almond ‘macaroon’ biscuits from the Isle of Capri

Limoncello

When lemons are plentiful it is a good time for making limoncello, the delicious, refreshing, lemon Italian liqueur that is so popular on the Amalfi Coast and the Cinque Terre.  Serve it on ice, sip it, and be transported to summer in Italy. My Limoncello recipe is drawn from my collection of various Italian [...]

By |2021-10-19T14:32:37+11:00October 19th, 2021|Fruit in season, Italian Food, Italian Food, Lemons, Lemons, Limoncello, Limoncello, Napoli sauce, Recipes|Comments Off on Limoncello

Lemon syrup buttermilk cake

Italians enjoy citrus cakes at breakfast time and so we always have one freshly baked for our arrival morning tea  in the Italianicious Cooking classes at Cooking on the Bay.  For some time now, this has been one of our favourites.  It is a very light and fresh cake, one which may be made [...]

By |2021-10-19T12:26:28+11:00October 19th, 2021|Cakes and baking, Cooking classes, Italian Food, Italian Food, Lemons|Comments Off on Lemon syrup buttermilk cake

Chicken Cacciatore – hunter’s wife’s braised chicken

Whether you are cooking the Italian Chicken Cacciatore or the French Chicken Chasseur, it is the same slowly braised sauce and luscious tender chicken with the vegetables that make this a great nutri-dense, LCHF dish. Regional variations of Chicken Cacciatore or hunter’s wife’s chicken are made throughout Italy, and while most are cooked with [...]

By |2021-06-09T16:43:11+10:00June 9th, 2021|Basil pesto, Chicken, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Chasseur, Cook Real Food, French food, Healthy Family Meals, Italian Food, Italian Food, Low Carb, Mushroom, Recipes, Slow cooked winter dishes|Comments Off on Chicken Cacciatore – hunter’s wife’s braised chicken

Passata Making

 Now, in February and March, is the perfect time for Passata making. Tomatoes are at their peak. It is an easy process - here is how to make it! Ingredients: To make 12 x 750 ml bottles 1 box of Roma 'sauce' tomatoes, about 15kg Bunch basil Murray River Sea Salt [...]

By |2021-02-26T15:15:47+11:00February 26th, 2021|Fruits, Italian Food, Italian Food, Passata, Passata, Passata, Recipes, South Melbourne Market, Suppliers, Tomatoes, Uncategorized, Vegetables|Comments Off on Passata Making

Affogato – Crème Anglaise Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Espresso and Cointreau

Affogato is Italian for drowned; the ice cream is drowned in espresso with the liqueur served on the side.  It is the easiest of all desserts, once you have mastered the ice-cream making. Make your Crème Anglaise vanilla bean ice cream as per my recipe. When ready to serve,  make your espresso shot, place one [...]

By |2020-10-27T17:06:13+11:00October 27th, 2020|Affogato, Cook Real Food, Cook Real Food, Cooking classes, Creme Anglaise, Desserts - chilled, Ice Cream Vanilla, Ice-Cream, Italian Food, Italian Food, Low Carb, Recipes|Comments Off on Affogato – Crème Anglaise Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Espresso and Cointreau

Eggplant Parmigiana

Serves 4 – 6 This is a marvellous dish for a party, although it is sometimes hard to serve and cut through the aubergine slices and the melted mozzarella is always very drippy.  So, for a more attractive presentation, I often make individual pots and serve them with some wok-tossed green vegetables on the side.  [...]

Basil, parsley and pinenut pesto

Makes approx 300ml. The classic Italian pesto is traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmigiano Regianno. Pesto is a classic condiment in the modern Australian kitchen and is now made with endless combinations, such as parsley and basil, coriander, rocket, sorrel, Warragul greens, Australian native vegetables, capsicum and macadamias or pistachios. The version [...]

By |2020-06-08T11:40:53+10:00June 8th, 2020|Basil pesto, Basil pesto, Basil pesto, Condiments, Condiments, Cook Real Food, Cooking classes, Food, Healthy Family Meals, Italian Food, Italian Food, Low Carb, Pesto, Recipes|Comments Off on Basil, parsley and pinenut pesto

Napoli Sauce  – the Italian tomato sauce

This is a very intense and flavoursome, tomato sauce which suits many dishes; it is marvellous simply served with zucchini noodles and cheese, try it! Serves 8 Ingredients 1 red capsicum roasted; remove seeds and skin; finely chop 100mls or 7 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 [...]

By |2020-04-23T18:15:39+10:00April 23rd, 2020|Cook Real Food, Cook Real Food, Cooking classes, Healthy Family Meals, Italian Cooking Classes, Italian Food, Italian Food, Italian Food, Low Carb, Recipes, Sauces, Tomatoes|Comments Off on Napoli Sauce  – the Italian tomato sauce
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