Make your own olive and oil mix at home with this handy recipe.
Level up your pantry with these timeless pickles and preserves
Italians have a long tradition of preserving the season’s bounty so it lasts all year long. Tracey Pattison embraces the custom with these simple yet flavour-packed recipes, which you can use to start your own preserving tradition at home.
DIY homemade kimchi
The best kimchi is made with love! Recreate the classic Korean side at home.
Chilli and lemon-marinated chargrilled vegetables
“I find the process of making preserves to be so therapeutic. And, once it's made, you get to admire your handiwork while you look forward to the time when you can taste it!” – Tracey Pattison
Garlic confit
This traditional French cooking method takes the humble garlic clove to the next level.
Limoncello
“You can divide your limoncello among smaller sterilised bottles with flip tops and rubber seals. It will pair perfectly with any number of Italian desserts." – Tracey Pattison.
Sicilian tapenade (Italian spread)
Similar to its distant cousin pesto, tapenades lean more towards rich and salty flavours.
Sicilian tapenade crostini
Tracey puts her tapenade to use in this easy canape.
Garlic confit potato tart
Vampires beware! This tasty tart is garlic galore.
Roasted tomato sauce
Tracey Pattison's roasted tomato sauce will make you forget all about store bought.
Antipasto pizzettes
These mini pizzas are the perfect way to use up any leftover sauces and condiments.