Shellicious Pasta Ragu Combine two favourites – ragu and stuffed pasta shells – to make the ultimate pasta bake. Serve bubbling from the oven for true comfort food. Listen closely to the shells as they whisper sweet nothings into your ear.. For the pasta shells 250g large pasta shells or conchiglioni 200g mascarpone 2 x 125g balls mozzarella, drained and finely chopped large bunch basil, … Continue reading Shellicious Pasta Ragu
Italian Snowballs Festive fun for all the family this year, these snowy truffles are great fun to make and very quick and easy! Ingredients 300g / 1 1/4 cup double/heavy cream 300g / 1 cup Nutella 100g / 3.5 oz dark chocolate 50g / 1 1/4 cup butter Crushed hazelnuts 300g / 2 cups desiccated coconut Method Put the cream and butter into a saucepan and heat gently … Continue reading Italian Snowballs
Italian Christmas Wreath Here you have our Twintastico Twist on the Christmas Wreath. With perfectly cooked soft dough balls stuffed with gooey mozzarella and the perfect sauce to dip into. Perfect for all the family this Christmas. Ingredients For the pizza dough 5 cups/650g 00 all-purpose or bread flour 2 1⁄4 tsp. fast-acting dry yeast 2 tsp. salt 1 cup/250ml water 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive … Continue reading Italian Christmas Wreath
Italian S’mores This moreish s’mores dip is the perfect treat to share on Bonfire Night or a cosy family night in. A silky smooth chocolate ganache hides beneath a layer of gooey toasted marshmallows with a topping of crushed amaretti biscuits. Ready to be dipped and dunked with your favourite treats! You’re always going to want s’more of this! Ingredients 300g/1 cup Nutella 200ml/1 cup … Continue reading Italian S’mores
Perfectly Pumpkin Muffins Lovely and moist with a salted caramel top, they are the perfect pumpkin muffin. Tender and sweet, with white chocolate chips, perfectly pumpkin. Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 cups/400g white granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups/336ml vegetable or canola oil 1 3/4 cups/428ml pumpkin puree 3 cups/375g all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cup/250g white … Continue reading Perfectly Pumpkin Muffins
Forbidden Frutti di Bosco with Italian meringue Sticky, chewy Italian meringue with spiced frutti di bosco and a sprinkling of cocoa powder and fresh mint with a Twintastico Twist! Ingredients 225g/8oz caster sugar 100ml/3½fl oz water 4 eggs, whites only 100g/1 cup mixed berries 100g/½ cup superfine sugar Cocoa powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp peperoncino chilli flakes Fresh mint Method For the Italian meringue, … Continue reading Forbidden Frutti di Bosco
Pumpkin Risotto Double, Double Toil and Trouble! Enjoy seasonal pumpkin in this elegant risotto. Sweet pumpkin pairs beautifully with the crispy sage leaves, parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze. Serves 3-4 Ingredients For the pumpkin risotto 570ml/1 pint vegetable stock 1 cup/240ml Italian white wine 2 shallots, finely chopped 12 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped Extra virgin olive oil 170g/6oz arborio (risotto) rice 250g/9oz pumpkin puree … Continue reading Pumpkin Risotto
