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Amy Minichiello

Hot smoked salmon, Brie & Quince tart

A slice of oozy creamy brie sat on top of a piece of Smyrna sun-dried quince and I was in heaven. As I stood there savouring every last...

Amy Minichiello

Quince Frangipane Burnt Butter Tart

Butter; What is it that makes it so special? What is the very first thing that pops into your mind at the mention of it? Is it a golden,...

Amy Minichiello

Lemon Scented Baby Cakes with Honey-Roasted Figs & Goats Cheese Curd. And a recipe for Fig &

Early morning rain had dampened the earth and the sun was playing peek-a-boo with the clouds. Mum, Beau and I quickly threw our legs over...

Amy Minichiello

Ricotta Gnocchi with Ragu

A chunk of crusty, stale bread sat on the kitchen bench, homemade might I add. I have come to take a great amount of joy in watching my...

Amy Minichiello

Blushing Apricot Chutney

My eyes lit up with excitement as Ben came in the door carrying a bulging brown paper bag in his arms. He had just been chatting to our...

Amy Minichiello

Fennel, Olive & Tomato Baked Chicken with Fennel & Garlic butter

I can't quite recall what we had done earlier in the day, but my mind, like most days, wandered off to thoughts about dinner. Two fennel...

Amy Minichiello

Mushroom, Ricotta & Blue Cheese Crostata

I had been dreaming of creating a lovely spelt and rosemary pastry that would delicately fold over a filling of creamy ricotta and...

Amy Minichiello

Cauliflower Parmigiana

Hiding behind those big green leaves that gently cup the snow white florets hides a humble vegetable that can be prepared in so many...

Amy Minichiello

Cookbooks and "tea" biscuits

"I don't read novels I read cookbooks." This is what I say when asked "what book are you reading at the moment?'. Although, I must admit...

Amy Minichiello

Lemongrass, Ginger & Pumpkin Soup

Arriving home after a week of sunshine filled days, long morning walks along the beach and multiple dips in the ocean we were very...