Current Favourite Recipe Books

Donna Hay (Seasons), Kylie Kwong (My China), Rick Stein (Far Eastern Odyssey), Masterchef Australia (The Cookbook, Volume One), The Australian Women's Weekly (Eating Together, Bringing Families Back to the Table)


Friday, April 23, 2010

Spinach Ravioli with Basil Oil and Veal with Caper Butter

Having quite a few of the ingredients needed for these Donna Hay recipes in my fridge I decided to give them a go. The ravioli was easy to make as it used purchased Gow Gee wrappers and had a simple filling of ricotta, spinach, parmesan, basil and lemon rind. It had a nice light, fresh flavour due to the lemon and basil. One ravioli did lose its filling while cooking which must have been because I didn't wet or press the edges together well enough but the rest of them turned out well. Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to get fresh mozarella to serve it with so just used the "processed" type which obviously has a totally different texture. I would like to try the recipe again when I can get to a deli to buy fresh mozarella. Rating 7 out of 10.
The Veal with Caper Butter was also very easy and full of flavour. Lemon, capers, parsley and butter....yum....you really can't go wrong! I have decided I am a salted caper convert and like them much better than the capers in vinegar. I have never seen them in the supermarket but they are readily available in delis. I would definitely make this again as an easy, tasty week night meal. Rating 8 out of 10.

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