Although even in the world of ‘fruit and vegetables’ seasons become more and more confusing, I try to cook with local and thus seasonal products. I surely don’t have to explain how all those winter ingredients influence our intestinal motility and flatulence🙃 and how welcome this Friday evening’s meal is : tagliatelle with oven baked … More So happy to see them 💓
Honestly, only few people don’t like pasta cacio e pepe. Some people can’t eat it because of the cheese ( lactose), but let’s not consider them. If you prefer more vegetables, then this version is perfect to reach your vegetable quote. For 2p, chop a medium sized cauliflower in roses and cubes ( don’t forget the … More Cacio e pepe with vegetables
Remember : fabulous, delicious, colorful, fusion, healthy, preferably vegetarian = docV style. I love organizing dinners which includes : decide the menu, make a shopping list after checking the storage, plan the preparation in order to be completely ‘ready’ before the guests arrive and to enjoy the evening with them around the table. Once we … More I love to cook for the ‘funky ladies’😉
Filter on vegetarian, healthy, good-looking and delicious….this recipe will be on the list, thanks to Jamie Oliver’s cookbook ‘One simple one-pan wonders’. I’m sorry, Jamie, I change the amount of each ingredient and use farro instead of basmati. For 2p you need 600 grams of fresh portobellos, 1 bunch of radishes, 100 grams of fresh … More This recipe looks great
Obviously I am a fan of beetroots. Tonight I will mix beetroots, sweet potatoes, orange and pomegranate seeds. While using the oven for another meal I precook the beetroots. Wrap the washed beetroots ( total weight 800g) in aluminum foil, individual packaging). Add 1-2 unpeeled garlic cloves each, a bay leaf and a drizzle of … More Such beautiful colors
We enjoy the long Italian summer. Weekends are so much more relaxed if you can spend time outside, especially when you have a pool A ‘bloody mary- shrimp salad is more than welcome to finish a peaceful Sunday. Mix 1 large table spoon of concentrated tomato puree with 2 teaspoons of Worcester sauce, 2 teaspoons … More Still summer
Every single day I enjoy my afternoon teatime with something extra. A cookie is enough on (most) weekdays, but often not on weekend days 😉. Today we had late breakfast and late lunch, but still towards 16.30 I decided to prepare an afternoon delight. Last week I ‘consulted’ the summer editions of my favorite cooking … More Lastminute decisions
Mindfulness is a general attitude. It can be sitting still and reflecting or being busy and focusing. I’m so fortunate to have lots of hobbies in which I can practice this ‘mind’ exercise. As you already found out, cooking is one of those mindful activities. There is the everyday cooking, and there is the ‘special’ … More Mindfulness
Even in summer I use my oven almost daily. Especially when I’m going to the pottery class, it’s super to prepare dinner in advance. Today’s recipe is is based on vegetables, chickpea and tahini. Start with the vegetables. Remove the skin of 500 grams of carrots. Chop. Spread in an oven dish. Wash 1 big … More Prepare in the oven, serve at room temperature
For an afternoon tea in the summer you can quickly prepare a perfect sweet delight with ready made puff pastry and summer fruit. Chop 250 grams of rhubarb in cubes. Add 300 grams of mixed forest fruit ( frozen is a perfect alternative), the zest of 1 untreated orange, 1 large table spoon of corn … More Sunny Sunday afternoons
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