I often wonder how it is possible that ingredients can be used in so many different ways. Patlicanli musakka or eggplant moussaka is a recipe which I find in the magazine Libelle Lekker of last month. For 2p slice 2 medium eggplants and put the slices on salt in a colander for 1h. Rinse and … More Turkish moussaka
I admit, I love Jamie Oliver. His cooking style inspires me since the early beginning and I’m still a big fan. This salad is really delicious, although I add more vegetables. For 2p, start with the cucumber. Cut the cucumber in 2 halves. Remove the seeds (and the skin if you prefer). Slice thinly. Mix … More Asian salmon salad
Clean and wash 1 kilo of fresh vongole. Prepare 4 seperate packages of aluminium foil. Divide the shells in four portions and put in the packages. Chop 2 spring onions and 2 garlic cloves. Mix with 1 table spoon of curry powder, 2 table spoons of chopped fresh basil and 100 ml of light cream. … More Vongole ‘en papillot’
Gerda and Herman leave tomorrow. Yesterday we enjoyed a lovely dinner in the city. Today I hope to serve them a nice meal as closure of a pleasant week together. Buy a fresh big whole sea bass (for 4p approx 1.5 kilo) without intestins. Slice 1 kilo of courgettes and 1 kilo of potatoes thinly. … More Fish day
I still have too much food in the fridge. On top of it I bought 500 grams of fresh porcini yesterday. My first plan was to prepare the porcini on bruschette, but this morning, without any other input, I decide that pici cacio e pepe with porcini and a crumble of bread, pecorino and fresh … More Would it be a sin to combine porcini with pici cacio e pepe?
Daily cooking for guests cannot be a daily party, especially when there is someone leading a normal working life, and especially if you would like to keep it all healthy. Salmon is a perfect fish to store in the freezer and to prepare in the oven. Fennel saffron salad and hasselback potatoes are perfect side … More Yes, sometimes I prepare certain dishes more than once 😉
Breakfast and dinner ‘included’, but during the day I need time to take care of the ‘normal’ life and to take care of myself. Our guests can spend time exploring the region and enjoying a real ‘holiday’ vibe. I try to prepare the dinner in the morning, after they leave the house. I need in … More Organization is important if you like to enjoy your guests
Giorgio Locatelli has a new book ‘Made at home’. Delicious.nl gives us an idea about what kind of cuisine to expect. I bought a superfresh large octopus for 4p (1 1.5 kilo) and put it immediately in the freezer (I read that a frozen octopus gets tender quicker). Boil salted water in a large pan. … More Tonight more time and energy to enjoy a real italian dinner with friends.
Gerda and Herman arrive tonight, after a long direct drive from Belgium. My ingredients for a quick and healthy pasta are waiting for their arrival. Boil 500 grams of fresh pasta (pici of course) together with 1 kilo of fresh green asparagus and 250 grams of frozen peas in salted water until al dente. Chop … More A healthy pasta for friends arriving late.
Filo pastry pure is less fat than puff pastry, but to put the layers together you need some fat which can be limited and be ‘good’ fat such as olive oil. Anyway, there will probably not be an important difference because you need a few layers to create a solid quiche. Filo is a nice … More Filo pastry or puff pastry for a quiche?
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