Tag: cheese
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PK’s Beef Parmigiana
This is simple home cooking at its best. The classic Beef Parmigiana (we Aussies call it a Parmi) is a great way to make a little go a long way. They are deceptively rich and filling! Plus you get to take out any of the day’s frustrations out on the cutlets when you give them a…
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Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese
Once you try mozzarella di bufala you can’t go back. It is the most amazing example of stretched cheeses and the taste is sublime. The buffalo milk imparts a higher acidity to the cheese and gives it its signature tanginess. It is exceptionally versatile and you can use it raw in salads, melted on pizzas, cooked in lasagna,…
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PK’S Rapid Fire Cheesy Potatoes
I am calling this a rapid fire dish because it normally takes about an hour of cooking and 15 minutes to prepare. When I come home from work I often don’t have this amount of time. So we are going to use a microwave and a hotter than normal oven to cut the cooking time…
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PK’S Broccoli Filled Beef Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a great way to make a little go a long way. I use minced beef, vegetables and cheese to hook my fussy little eaters (lamb, pork, chicken work a treat too). My wife loved it as well, mostly as it is a ‘one pan’ dish! The broccoli filling was supposed to stay hidden…
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PK’S Bruschetta With Tomato And Cheese Antipasto
In Australia we tend to think of Bruschetta (an Italian antipasto) as being bread covered with tomatoes. Whilst tomatoes are often involved, Bruschetta is the garlic and olive oil rubbed grilled bread itself. You can then top it with a wide range of meats and vegetables. This is my NoRecipe lazy way of making Bruschetta…
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Buffalo Mozzarella And Basil Antipasto
How wonderful is buffalo di mozzarella? It needs nothing but olive oil and basil to excite the taste buds. Simply Flatten the mozzarella balls with a fork. Add some roughly torn fresh basil. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Enjoy, PK YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE ITALIAN CUISINE ANTIPASTO MORE NORECIPE GOODNESS Please…
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Edam Cheese
Edam is a charming and moreish cheese hailing from Holland. Do a quick internet search and you will be told it is an excellent table cheese but not one for melting/grilling. I think it is excellent for both and it goes with almost everything. Milk Cow and or goat. Origin Holland Aged 2 months minimum.…
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Homemade Garlic Bread
I had a hankering for garlic bread the other day. When I went to the freezer to see if we had some in I came up empty handed however. I did a quick google and there were a lot of posts using bread, ground garlic and butter. So easy and the result was perfect. I…
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Jarlsberg Cheese
Jarlsberg is a cows milk cheese hailing from Norway. It is exceptionally versatile and it is just as at home on cheese platters, sandwiches and salads etc as it is cooked, grilled and melted on bread, pasta, pizza, dips etc. Milk Cow Origin Norway Aged Yes, for the most part 3 months. Some varieties are…
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Tomato Passata Pasta: 15 Minute Meals
This simple tomato passata pasta is a tasty example of 15 minute meal. 🙂 The trick to making dinner in under 15 minutes is to minimise the so called “rules” you must follow for a dish and instead cook by feel. I simply brought a pot of water to the boil whilst I heated a…
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Cheese: Moliterno
Moliterno is a hard sheep and goats milk cheese that hails from southern Italy. It is full of flavour with a distinct but pleasant bight. It is medium on the salt scale and has a hard gritty texture. As such it is the perfect table cheese and can also be used in salads, sandwiches and…
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Cheese: Italian Piave
The most famous of all Italian cheeses, Parmigiano-Reggiano, has a little brother called Piave. Named naturally enough after the river and region of northern Italy where it is made. It is every bit as versatile and tasty but because it is aged for less time the flavours are milder and easier on the bank account. Milk…
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Spaghetti Al Limone
Spaghetti, lemons, olive oil, some herbs and parmigiano-reggiano cheese is all you need to make this simple southern Italian dish. We are going to be making a lemon and olive oil emulsion, adding cheese and then folding al-dente pasta through it. Simply Whisk the zest and juice of a lemon in a bowl with several…
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