by MJF | May 2, 2026 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Main Courses, Rice, Rice Main Courses, Side Dishes, Spices & Herbs, Thyme, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
 Mushroom & Parmesan Risotto with Thyme and Brown Butter A deeply savoury risotto built on layered mushroom flavour, enriched with Parmesan and finished with nutty brown butter. Dried porcini stock intensifies the base, while fresh thyme lifts the richness, creating...
by MJF | Apr 5, 2026 | Appetisers, Chives, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Main Courses, Pasta, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Five Onion Pasta (Inspired by Heinz Beck, 3 Michelin Star La Pergola, Rome) A refined pasta dish built on the natural sweetness and depth of five onion varieties, slowly cooked and balanced with gentle chilli warmth and light tomato. Inspired by classical Italian...
by MJF | Mar 29, 2026 | Cold Desserts, Desserts, Frozen Desserts, Italian, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla, World Cuisines
Vanilla Affogato A simple Italian dessert combining vanilla ice cream with hot espresso, where the heat melts the ice cream into a rich, aromatic cream. Ice Cream ScoopIce Cream Dish 2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream (2 each)30 ml Espresso, freshly brewed (1 shot) Place the...
by MJF | Mar 15, 2026 | Desserts, Frozen Desserts, Italian, Juniper, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Juniper Gin Granita A refreshing iced granita scented with crushed juniper berries and finished with gin. The flavour is bright and aromatic, capturing the botanical character of juniper while remaining light and palate-cleansing. Small SaucepanNon-Reactive Shallow...
by MJF | Nov 9, 2025 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Italian, Main Courses, Marjoram, Mediterranean, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses
Marjoram-Infused Mushroom Ragout with Creamy Polenta A rich and comforting vegetarian dish that highlights marjoram’s gentle perfume — earthy mushrooms in a silky sauce, served atop creamy, Parmesan-laced polenta. Saute PanSmall SaucepanWhisk For the Ragout2 tbsp...
by MJF | Oct 16, 2025 | Appetisers, Baking, Basil, Bread, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Main Courses, Snacks, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Pizza Margherita (Cast-Iron Skillet Method) A classic Italian pizza with a light, chewy base and the simple perfection of tomato, mozzarella, and basil. This version develops deeper flavour and texture from an overnight dough — rustic, fragrant, and beautifully crisp....
