First Courses

  • “Priest chokers”, home-made pasta with powerful flavours. The name comes from them being so good that priests have been known to choke themselves in astonishment.

    “Priest chokers”

    “Priest chokers”, home-made pasta with powerful flavours. The name comes from them being so good that priests have been known to choke themselves in astonishment.

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  • I've never come across fruit preserved in chilli-flavoured syrup except in Italy.  A mouth-blowing combination, but really, it's ok, there's not too much heat.

    Tortelli, Mantua style

    I've never come across fruit preserved in chilli-flavoured syrup except in Italy. A mouth-blowing combination, but really, it's ok, there's not too much heat.

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  • Ideal for the unexpected visitor who just pops in for a chat before dinner feeling hungry.  If you need to make a quick impression, this is it. Quick and simple but delicious.

    Tuna Paté

    Ideal for the unexpected visitor who just pops in for a chat before dinner feeling hungry. If you need to make a quick impression, this is it. Quick and simple but delicious.

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  • What to do with all those bits and pieces left in the fridge?  No need to scratch your head any more, this recipe has endless variations, so you can just use what you have.

    Leftover triumph

    What to do with all those bits and pieces left in the fridge? No need to scratch your head any more, this recipe has endless variations, so you can just use what you have.

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  • The taste of the tomato, anchovy and rosemary combined with the texture of the chickpeas makes this an appetising and satisfying starter made from economical ingredients.

    Chickpea soup

    The taste of the tomato, anchovy and rosemary combined with the texture of the chickpeas makes this an appetising and satisfying starter made from economical ingredients.

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