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

Glazed marbled chocolate cake

 Glazed marbled chocolate cake donut

Never one to be outdone – not even by such an acknowledged expert in the donut-shaped cake department – this week, the cartoon kitchen’s resident hero is delighting us with a delicious example of the chocolate variety: for those special, and sometimes trying, times when only a slice of cake and a nice cup of tea will do… Continue reading