Dalmatinska Pasticada
Serve with freshly boiled fettucini, into which some of the gravy has been stirred. …
Dinka's Cookbook
Tried and Tested Recipes
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A Simple Breyani
The only authentic thing about this recipe is that the rice and meat is cooked together, but it is much simpler than a real breyani, …
Mock Lasagne
Sounds complicated, but it isn’t – may be made ahead and cooked when needed, but it seems to taste even better reheated …
Baked Rigatoni with Meatballs
Making the meatballs is fairly tedious, but they may be made ahead and frozen – thaw completely before using. Also delicious served as finger food. …
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Excellent as a hot hearty first course or as a main course with salad with crusty bread. …
Mediterranean Terrine
This terrine tastes best if it is made ahead (up to a couple of days) and allowed to chill thoroughly before being sliced. It is a terrific light summer meal, …
Minestrone
This is a bit of a pain to make, but is undoubtedly the king of chunky vegetable soups – I served it as a special request for a winter Christening, …
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
The whore’s pasta! A traditional old recipe, served without cheese of any kind. …
Pasta alla Buscaiola
Pasta with tuna and mushrooms. This is an traditional old pasta sauce, and no cheese is served with it. …
Pesto Lamb Casserole
Serve with rice or mashed potatoes and vegetables. This tastes even better cooked ahead and reheated – a really easy, very delicious casserole! …
Leek and Bacon Soup
Whichever way you serve it, it is a delicious warming soup that is ideal for lunch on a cold miserable winter day. …
