Pasta, Rice & Noodles

Pastificio di Martino Tagliatelle is the perfect pasta for a rich meaty ragù or a creamy sauce. It originates from the Emilia-Romagna an area of Italy famous for parmesan cheese, parma ham and of course ragù alla Bolognese!  Pastificio di Martino make their pasta...

Cannelloni originates from Naples and is one of the classic pasta dishes from Italy. These pasta tubes are easy to fill with your favourite ingredients, ready to bake. Riscossa have been making pasta in Puglia since 1902 and their pasta is a household brand in...

Orzo simply translates as 'barley' and this small, barley shaped pasta was originally made to go into soups and broths like minestrone. Don't just leave it at that, Orzo is great in salads paired with salty cheeses, spicy tomatoes and fresh herbs served either...

Fregola are small balls of pasta made using Durum wheat - they are somewhere between giant couscous and the Levantine moghrabieh. The key difference is that fregola is toasted giving it a nutty flavour and an irregular texture. It can be cooked as a salad,...

Polenta is a versatile and widely used ingredient in Italian cooking. Polenta is actually the name of the finished dish, which is made by boiling cornmeal. Polenta can be served 'wet', a bit like a loose mashed potato and is often flavoured with cheese,...

Himalaya River Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice is a premium-quality rice known for its exceptional length, delicate aroma, and fluffy texture. Grown in the fertile foothills of the Himalayan region, this Basmati rice benefits from the unique terroir of the area - rich alluvial...

There used to be a theory that the French keep all the good wine for themselves and only exported the rubbish! Well the same is generally true when it comes to Basmati rice that you buy in the supermarkets! If you want to avoid...

Royal Umbrella Thai Jasmine Rice is a premium long-grain rice grown in Thailand and prized for its delicate aroma, soft texture and subtle floral flavour. Considered one of the finest jasmine rices in the world, it is a staple of Thai cooking and a...

Thailand's famous Jasmine Rice has a beautiful fragrance and soft, slightly sticky texture when cooked. It's used right across South East Asia as their rice of choice, from Thailand's classic green and red curries to Indonesian Nasi Goreng. Royal Umbrella is recognised as being...

Our great friend Ping Coombes has released this beautiful new cook book titled "Rice". Ping has always been the "Queen of Rice" and her new book is a homage to this humble grain. It features over 100 stunning recipes with valuable advice on how...

Ristoris Carnaroli Rice is the secret to restaurant-quality, authentic risotto and is the ultimate choice for serious home cooks and professional chefs alike. Grown in the fertile plains of Northern Italy, Carnaroli rice is prized for its superior texture, flavour absorption, and ability to...

Riso Toro Arborio Rice is produced by the Martinotti family who have been producing rice for over a century. They have become one of the leading producers in Italy. Arborio rice is small and round in shape, it's high levels of starch make it...

This paella rice by Molina Roca is produced near Valencia where the best Spanish rice is grown. It's aged for up to 2.5 years before it's ready and Molina Roca Dinamita rice is the preferred choice of some of the best Spanish chefs. Use...

The added health benefits of brown rice are well documented, the additional fibre that the wholegrain provides has many benefits, no least to help to lower cholesterol. You need to allow 35-45 minutes for brown rice to cook and then, once cooked, it's best...

There are numerous varieties of rice in Japan. Sushi Rice is part of the Japonica rice family and are short, slightly translucent grains of rice that are ideal for making all types of sushi. To cook sushi rice, it's really important to give the rice...

There are numerous varieties of rice in Japan. Sushi Rice is part of the Japonica rice family and are short, slightly translucent grains of rice that are ideal for making all types of sushi. To cook sushi rice, it's really important to give the rice...

Yumenishiki Japanese short grain brown rice is ideal for sushi , onigiri or just as a rice side dish. The outer bran layer is left on for extra nutritional benefits and a slightly nuttier taste. This rice cooks in around 35 minutes using 1...

Kirin XL 10mm Rice Stick Noodles are wide, flat rice noodles made from rice flour and water, giving them a naturally light and slightly chewy texture. Unlike egg noodles, rice noodles are great at absorbing flavour plus they are completely egg-free and gluten-free -...

This rice stick noodle is essential to Thai cuisine, it is one of the most consumed foods in Thailand and essential for the famous Pad Thai dish, but also great in soups and other stir-fries. Try using our Pad Thai Sauce along with some...

This rice stick noodle is essential to Thai cuisine, it is one of the most consumed foods in Thailand and essential for the famous Pad Thai dish, but also great in soups and other stir-fries. Rice noodles are great at absorbing flavour. Soak for...