In Australia, sardines became a staple in our household as we used the BBQ more often than the oven. Really easy to gut yourself or just ask your fishmonger. Use a griddle pan if too cold or wet for a BBQ and leave to char to promote the smoky flavour. Sardines are relatively cheap and…
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Spaghetti Bolognese
My choice for death row, without a doubt. Hearty, homely and ‘a cuddle in the mouth’. I did try this in Bologna and it was very good (almost as good as this little number) – not too saucy, caressing the spaghetti, rather than drowning it. It was also mixed in, which my partner was happy…
Beef Short Rib Ragu with Gnocchi
I made this in ‘the gnocchi period’. You know when you make gnocchi once and suddenly this whole world opens up to you, all the combinations to try and how nice to have a new, staple ingredient to work with. If you haven’t already, try frying gnocchi in butter (another recipe for another time)…
Harissa and Capsicum Chicken with Chickpea Couscous
I found this in a Delicious magazine. The rich red capsicum sauce looked great alongside the golden tones of the couscous. I felt like it may look better than it tasted, but gladly I was wrong. Ingredients – Serves 2 3 tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 red…
The Travelling Pantry 