Italian

Gnocchi, made from white beans

When I need true comfort from food, I turn to gnocchi. These pillow-shaped doughy bundles have shepherded me through many a trial. Part of their soothing appeal is that in order to work well, gnocchi must be made by gentle hands. Bully them in the kneading or rolling and they’ll be as tough as a […]

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Tomato rich spaghetti bolognaise

‘Perfect’ spaghetti bolognaise. Otherwise known as a mine field – and not just  because of regional politics in which a Bologna ragu is rarely served with spaghetti…. More so because like other comfort food classics from schnitzel to french toast, the way you like your meat, tomato and pasta has little to do with adult […]