Italian

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Pearl Barley Risotto

by Peter G Recipes

Many years ago I attended a cooking class, where the emphasis was on producing favourite Italian dishes at home. I’d been wanting to learn the basics of making a good risotto. A risotto that did not end up a gluggy, stodgy mess. The instructor was a jovial individual who explained that the best risotto is made with patience, a little love and a good glass of wine! (the wine was for [...]

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Ricotta Gnocchi

by Peter G Recipes

A long time ago I shared a house with a friend of mine who was of Italian descent. Part Sicilian, part Neapolitan his parents always made sure the house was stocked with home made goodies. Every month there would be a delivery of bottled tomato sauce, home made lasagna, crostoli and his mothers home made gnocchi. Out of all the food items that made their way to the pantry and [...]

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Caprese Salad Bruschetta

by Peter G Recipes

I know I keep on harping on about how hot  the weather is but I find it dictates pretty much what I eat. Hot day and a hot oven?  No thanks. Give me something simple and easy to cook that preferably avoids any contact with a stove top. For today’s dish I wanted to play around with some Italian classics and mix them up a little. I remember the first [...]

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Artichokes with Spaghetti

by Peter G Recipes

There are certain moments in my life that I’ll never forget.  Obtaining my drivers licence.  Moving out of home.  And cleaning my first artichoke!… I remember the day I got my driving licence – it took 23 lessons!…I  just wanted to be sure!  I definitely remember the first time I moved out of home and gained that ever important independence.  If anybody knows Greek mothers, you know what an achievement [...]

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North Bondi Italian Food

by Peter G Reviews

Yours truly turned 37 yesterday. It was a great day overall. I spent the best part of it doing what comes naturally to me. Eating!!! And what a place to indulge in. The north stretch of the iconic Bondi coast, right here in Sydney. A beautiful Italian restaurant opened there last year, serving everyday Italian food, without the pretence associated with modern eateries. The name of the place says it [...]

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