Lay the uncooked gnocchi on a floured baking sheet and open-freeze. When solid, pop in a food bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Cook from frozen for 2-3 minutes, until they float
ready in about an hour;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- 200g butter
- salt
- finely chopped fresh sage
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- chopped fresh oregano
- chopped fresh parsley
- dried chilli flakes
freeze in ice cube trays, then pop out and freeze in a plastic bag
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- grated fresh Pecorino cheese
freeze in portions
ready in about two and a half hours;
serves 8
You might need to buy:
- 200g boned pork loin or shoulder
- 200g prosciutto crudo
- 100g unsalted butter
- double or single cream
- 1kg tagliatelle pasta
ready in about 20 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- 500g linguine
- 120ml Italian olive oil
- 150ml dry white wine
- chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
- 200g cooked white crabmeat
ready in about 40 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- lemons
- 150ml white wine
- boneless chicken breasts with skin
- 120ml olive oil
- fresh sage leaves
ready in about 40 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- olive oil
- 125g sprue or young asparagus
- salt
- large free-range eggs
ready in about an hour;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- 50g fresh grated vegetarian Parmesan
- juice of 1 small lemon
- extra-virgin olive oil
Freeze for up to 1 month, make the shards on the day
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- 225ml full-fat milk
- 284ml carton double cream
- medium egg yolks
- seed of 1 vanilla pod
- 125g caster sugar
- Maldon sea salt
ready in about 35 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- 30g unsalted butter
- 250g fresh or frozen peas
- medium eggs
- small handful chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
- grated vegetarian Parmesan
- olive oil