Nonna’s stuffed eggplant — known as Melanzane Ripiene — is a classic Italian dish of eggplant halves filled with a simple cheesy breadcrumb mixture and slowly simmered in rich tomato sugo until tender and satisfying. Cooking with my Nonna is one of my favourite activities. She is the matriarch of our family and makes the…
Category: Casseroles/stews
Sicilian Baked Chicken
Sicilian baked chicken is a rustic one-pan Mediterranean dish of tender chicken, cherry tomatoes, olives, capsicum and baby potatoes, baked slowly until the flavours meld and the juices become a rich sauce. This recipe draws on bold Sicilian flavours and simple ingredients, making it perfect for a family meal or relaxed dinner with friends. My…
Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
When it comes to indulging in rich, succulent meats with amazing depth of flavour these Slow Braised Lamb Shanks are hard to beat. Whether braised to tender perfection or slow-cooked to melt-in-the-mouth goodness, lamb shanks are a culinary masterpiece that deserves a spot in every food enthusiast’s repertoire. In this post we’ll walk you through…