Italian Feast

Lasagne an Italian classic that done well takes days to make. A properly-made lasagna is a dish of consummate beauty and one of the most beloved Italian food dishes in the world. Lasagne has many versions, both within Italy and around the world, but when we talk about “real” lasagna in Italy we mean “Lasagne alla Bolognese” i.e., from Bologna in the region of Emilia-Romagna. The longer a ragù cooks, the tastier it becomes, my grandma would stew hers literally all day, I make mine the day before and I use a mixture of beef and pork. The lasagna will be served with a salad and garlic bread.

For pudding one of my very favourite coffee based desserts Tiramisu. Using strong black espresso coffee and a splash of Tia Maria, sponge fingers are soaked as the base, clouds of whipped mascarpone are layered in between and the top sprinkled with a crushed, roasted coffee bean and dark chocolate crumb, the ultimate dish of decadence and the perfect way to end a feast.