COMFORT FOOD
A YEAR OF SIMPLE FAMILY FOOD
by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Eating simply and seasonally is at the core of Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s recipes. Whether it’s a cooling coffee granita to start a summer’s day or the comfort of a hearty baked maccheroni in darkest winter, this is the kind of food you will want to share with your loved ones throughout the year. There are plenty of quick recipes and some that require more time to bubble away on the stove. Overall, they are linked by taste and pleasure, and making the most of seasonal produce.
Published: Pan Macmillian Australia. RRP: $39.99.
WINTER BARLEY SOUP
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped sea salt
1 potato, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 sage leaves
60g pancetta, halved
120g pearl barley
10g dried porcini, soaked in
100ml warm water for 15 minutes
1.5 litres vegetable or chicken stock
2 fresh bay leaves
150g English or baby spinach leaves, tough stems removed and leaves roughly torn crusty bread, to serve
Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over a low heat. Gently
