Mushroom and pumpkin savoury tart / Torta salata zucca e funghi

Pumpkin Mushroom Quiche Autumn En Plein Air Savory Tart

While others might capture the essence of beautifully coloured leaves and nature in all its glory, Fidget’s artistic vision conjures up ripe pumpkins, mushrooms, truffles and succulent wild boar in salmì… Continue reading

Gennaro’s minestrone

Gennaro's minestrone Gennaro Contaldo Il minestrone di Gennaro

Always the helpful soul, as soon as he heard the word minestrone Salmon reached for that vintage can of beans he’s been trying to smuggle into something for ages… Continue reading

Pasta al pomodoro, pecorino e ‘nduja

 Fidget and the Rowes 'nduja

Practically unknown until recently outside the Italian region of Calabria, ‘nduja is now catching hold among lovers of spicy food. If you do manage to get your hands on some of this fiery, spreadable insaccato, make this dish without delay. And although, like Salmon (who seems, incidentally – note to picture editor – to have been rejuvenating his barnet) you may have to deploy the fire extinguisher, trust your cartoon kitchen crew: it’s worth it. Continue reading