Notes about Recipes in this book

• Wild garlic orzotto

  • meggan on June 13, 2016

    We thought this was pretty yummy and I was surprised because normally we feel pretty meh about pearl barley. I think this would work well with my preferred grain - farro.

• Nettle and slow-cooked onion risotto

  • EdM on March 28, 2023

    Can be 6-8 appetizer portions or 4 mains. Not heavy or fatty, as author said. Use homemade veg stock (made in advance), follow recipe exactly, except arborio rice should be done around 20 minutes. Hazelnuts unnecessary, lemon zest and pecorino when served is a must, and pea sprouts garnish a nice addition. If not enough nettles for purée, add some spinach leaves.

• Griddled courgette, mozzarella and mint salad

  • EmilyR on April 08, 2026

    I used the cheater method of using Trader Joe’s lemon pesto sauce, which was a great choice. This tastes like a fresh Spring dish with the zucchini, mint, lemon combo.