Potato Gnocchi
We have had Gnocchi in many forms on the menu at Il Pirata since we have opened. With a firm favourite being the gnocchi served with a rich… Read More »
Caponata
On a holiday in Sicily, my wife Andrea and I visited a small restaurant for lunch it was a very simple restaurant with no frills and relaxed and… Read More »
Cazzilli Potatoes (Sicilian Croquettes)
In Sicilian, these small potato and pecorino cheese croquettes are known as cazzilli, which means “little pricks” I think this is to give you an idea of their… Read More »
Red Onion Jam
Method; Melt the butter with the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over a high heat. Tip in the onions and garlic and give them a good stir… Read More »
Turkey gravy
Method; Place all ingredients into a large stock pot and bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and allow to simmer for 2 hour, skimming… Read More »
Boning a chicken
There are some basic cooking techniques that, once mastered, you can use on an almost daily basis. Others you’ll employ less frequently, though no less effectively. Boning a… Read More »
Basic pasta recipe
About pasta as per Wikipedia Pasta is an unleavened dough of wheat or buckwheat flour and water, and sometimes with eggs. Pasta comes in a variety of different… Read More »