The notebook · Volume I
All twenty-five recipes.
Search by dish or by what is in the fridge — the ingredients are searchable too, so “chicken” finds the pasta and “duck” finds the cassoulet.
Chased down on a trip:Spain 2026
25 recipes
01French · 3 hrDuck CassouletA Cassoulet (pronounced ka.su.le) is a dish originating from the south of France which is a rich, slow-cooked casserole, most often made with duck.Open recipe 02Italian · 10 hrMaiale al LatteThis a good alternative to a simple pork roast, with plenty of flavour. If you really want the crackling you can cook up the excess fat in the oven se…Open recipe 03French · 1 hrBasic SourdoughWholemeal flour will produce quite a dense loaf. If your looking for a slightly more ‘airy’ loaf try using 00′ White Flour or a 50/50 of each.Open recipe 04Italian · 1 hrRoasted Tomato SoupThis hearty soup will feed 4 as an entrée or 3 as a main with some fresh crusty bread.Open recipe 05Croatian · 1 hrCroatian Potato SaladCroatian’s know how to knock up a good potato salad. Here’s my take on a country favourite.Open recipe 06Italian · 1 h 25 mRibollitaAuthentic ribollita is even better the next day. Reheat it in a pan — that is the “reboiling”, and it is where the name comes from.Open recipe 07French · 1 h 50 mTourte ChampenoiseYou will want a 22–23cm pie tin about 4cm deep, and a small funnel or a chimney rolled from foil. A metal piping nozzle works just as well.Open recipe 08ItalianPizza Dough (Long Ferment)Open recipe 09Italian · 1 h 40 mSourdough Pizza DoughUpgrade your pizza’s with a sourdough base for an extra tasty experience.Open recipe 10Italian · 20 minPizza MarinaraThe Marinara dates back to 1735 and was prepared using a combination of cherry tomatoes, oregano, basil, garlic and olive oil. Historically, it was kn…Open recipe 11ItalianPizza DoughEvery good pizza starts with the dough. My Pizza dough is super easy to make, so there is no excuse not to make fresh dough for every pizza.Open recipe 12Italian · 40 minAsiago Chicken PastaThe unmistakable flavour of Asiago cheese brings this pasta to life. Quick and easy, and guaranteed not disappoint.Open recipe 13FilipinoFilipino Pork SkewersOpen recipe 14Portuguese · 1 h 50 mFrango Piri-PiriAs written it is medium-hot. For milder, deseed the bird's-eye chillies, or use half as many.Open recipe 15Mexican · 4 h 30 mCochinita PibilLeftovers make outstanding tortas, quesadillas, or breakfast with fried eggs.Open recipe 16Spanish · 25 minClams in Wine-Forward BrothUse a wine you would happily drink. Its flavour concentrates in the broth, and in this version it is the star rather than the background.Open recipe 17Chinese · 3 h 25 mCantonese Wonton Soup BrothDiana had this at Lucky Lotus aboard the Scarlet Lady, and it is the broth that is worth chasing rather than the wontons. No wontons here, just the go…Open recipe 18French · 30 minRed Wine JusI love a good red wine jus with my steak, and I think I have created a winner with this one.Open recipe 19Drink · 30 minTonic Syrup1/4 cup of Red Cinchona BarkOpen recipe 20Spanish · 20 minSpanish SangriaWhat is there to say about Sangria? Perfect for a lazy summer afternoon or enjoy with tapas, or both!Open recipe 21Italian · 25 minPizza MargheritaThe one that tells you whether your dough is any good. Three toppings, nowhere to hide.Open recipe 22Italian · 25 minPizza NapoliBlack olives would work here. I have not tried it yet.Open recipe 23Italian · 25 minPecorino, Pear & Prosciutto di ParmaMedium slices on the pear. Too thin and it disappears into the cheese, too thick and it steams and goes to mush.Open recipe 24Italian · 25 minPizza PugliesePugliese is built on what Puglia has — the olives and the capers are the local ingredients and the onion is what makes it southern rather than Neapoli…Open recipe 25Italian · 40 minVinos — Sicilian Cheese BreadNot really a pizza. Chilli, anchovies, mozzarella, parsley and tomato on a thicker base.Open recipe