Mushroom Lover Pesto Porcini, Pleurotus, Shiitake and, of course, Truffles… These wild gifts of nature are a perfect source of protein and they each have a unique taste, texture and colour. When there is an abundance of mushrooms, you can make this pesto sauce, a perfect way to enjoy pasta… For a last minute, impromptu…
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Nov
Nov
One of a Kind Carefully shaving white truffle on top of buttered tagliolini pasta? Culinary magic…! Can’t resist to share my excitement of making this dish… although it is once a year, if you by any chance have good friends that go truffle hunting all year round and find other types ( like I do) then you…
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Nov
Nov
A Winter’s Tale Marinating, braising and simmering… caramelizing figs with cranberries soaked in balsamic vinegar make a glaze over the chicken for a deep, rich taste! The parsley, walnuts and paprika add the crunchy spicy topping…! Fig-Braised Chicken with Spiced Walnuts & Figs Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup dried figs, chopped ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce…
Second Act It is pumpkin season … Leftover pumpkin soup..? Last minute dinner idea. Always a winner! Salty, spicy, peppery and so tasty! Pasta Sauce Made with Leftover Pumpkin Soup Ingredients ½ cup walnuts, chopped sea salt black pepper, freshly ground, to taste 500 g spaghetti (or pasta of choice) 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted 1 to 2 onions, diced (about 1…
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Oct
Oct
Autumn Sonata A recipe, put together with love and respect for nature, can create a painting, brushstrokes of different ingredients, all blended in to make up a beautiful image… I find the combination of ingredients quite sophisticated; subtle but still incredibly flavoursome… Autumn Barley Risotto Ingredients ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 small courgettes, diced small 1 leek,…