INGREDIENTS – serves 4 1kg fresh clams in shell 300g of spaghetti 130g pancetta lardons 1/2 red onion 2 tomatoes 6 tbsp olive oil splash of white wine (optional) 2 cloves garlic 1 red chilli 1tbsp butter 1tbsp lemon juice black pepper fresh parsley to garnish METHOD 1. Heat the pancetta on a low heat in a dry non-stick pan (the fat from the pancetta will be released and it will crisp up) then add the butter 2. Finely dice the onion, chilli and garlic and throw them in with the pancetta 3. Cook the spaghetti as directed on the packet, while it is boiling return to your clams 4. Add your clams to the pot with the lardons and give it a good stir before pouring in the wine. Put a lid on and allow the clams to steam open (this takes roughly 4mins) 5. Dice your tomatoes and add to the pancetta mixture 6. Drain the pasta and add to the clams 7. Add the oil and lemon juice and season with black pepper before garnishing with parsley Enjoy : ) x
Hi!
I'm Bea, as well as being new to the world of blogging I have been a food teacher in secondary schools for four years. I live just outside Manchester and all its foodie offerings. I'll be posting all about travel, food I enjoy, whether it's at a restaurant, a recipe I've trialled or something I have knocked up myself. I will also add a few drinks here and there because let's face it, it's got to be done!
I am lucky enough to have grown up with a variety of influences, my mum is from Zimbabwe, my dad is from Ghana and I grew up in a village in the North West, so food has always been a blend and balance of cultures for me.
From being little, food has played a large part in our family, whether it be for celebrations, commiserations or comfort. I began helping out in the kitchen from a young age and was fortunate enough to be given the reins on occasion from about the age of 11.
I love being in the kitchen and having the opportunity to create something to make others smile. Whether it be an autumnal main or a gooey dessert :) I have 3 bottomless pits I call brothers as well as a fiance and they are more than happy to try what I make and be extremely blunt so I welcome all comments : )
I am a total believer in happy eating. Food should put a smile on your face no matter if it is a weekday after work dinner or a special occasion. I love following recipes and do think it is sometimes a necessity but I also think that food should be personal and geared towards what you like and I hope this comes across in my blog.
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