Defrost 400 grams of peeled scampi. Put the scampi in the blender. Add 3 cm of chopped ginger, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 2 chopped chili, 1 chopped onion, 20 grams of fresh coriander and 3 table spoons of unsalted peanuts. Blend. Mix with 400 grams of minced chicken meat and 1 table spoon of fish … More Thai ‘surf and turf’
If I would have to describe the taste of hot summer nights the flavor of sweet juicy tomatoes is probably the best description. As a child I could eat tomatoes like apples. My mother used to make tons of passata in the summer. At that moment the tomatoes were at their best, cultivated under the … More Luscious tomatoes
It could be interpreted as ‘over organisation ‘, but if we have friends staying for a few days I have my menu and shopping list ready for the whole time. Our two fridges can store fresh food for 4p for approx 4-5 days. On Thursday we can visit the local market for some extra fruit … More Ingrid and Guido, friends since 30 years, are easy guests
Only by writing this title in Italian I’m sure to catch your attention. Pane carasau is a typical bread from Sardegna. It’s meant to conserve a longer period. ( ‘Carasare’ = ‘tostare’ or to toast) Instead of pasta sheets the pane carasau is used to create layers. The bread can be bought ready made. For … More Lasagna di pane carasau alle verdure
Rinse 500 grams of fresh spinach. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the spinach for a few mins. Once the spinach has shrunk, stop the fire. Add pepper, salt and a handful of chopped fresh basil. Spread the spinach in an oiled oven dish. Create little nests. Put … More Life can be simple ❤
A lot of noise, a lot of dust, a lot of activity, yes! I try to find my space in between all that, and I manage very well. It’s so great to enjoy the outdoors, also in the evening. Chop 1 large carrot, 1 cucumber, 2 bunches of radishes and some cherry tomatoes . Mix … More My personal space is getting smaller, temporarily 😉
Buy 1 kilo of superfresh mussels for 2p.T Rinse and clean them carefully. Heat a pan. Add some olive oil. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves. Add 1 table spoon of curry powder and the mussels. Once they are open, stop the fire. Remove the mussels from the pan. Remove the shells and keep the … More Mussels and chickpeas
Two beautiful tomatoes, one round eggplant and two rounds courgettes can be combined in a lot of great dishes. In this recipe they are great eye catchers as well. Halve the eggplant and the courgettes. Oil the eggplant and put in the oven at 200° for 30 mins. Remove the upper part of the tomatoes. … More Vegetables filled with vegetables and awesome Italian ingredients
Mix 2 table spoons of peanutbutter with 2 table spoons of apple vinegar, pepper and salt. Add some water to improve the texture. Remove the skin from1 avocado. Cut in cubes and mix with some lemon juice. Slice a cucumber and 2 tomatoes. Roast 2 table spoons of pumpkin seeds and 1 table spoon of … More Peanutbutter in a dressing
Those huge mushrooms are not common at the local (super)markets. But, once I see them, I can’t wait to fill them as starter. Put 2 portobelli filled with a mixture of 1 sliced of bread, 2 garlic cloves, 1 chili, 20 grams of grated parmigiano, lemon zeste, chopped parsley stems and some olive oil in … More Portobello 😍
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