If I clean a portion of 6 young artichokes I have a nice portion(+/- 600 grams) for 2p. Cut the artichokes in 8 and store in cool water and the juice of 1 lemon. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the drained artichokes and 2 teaspoons of dried … More The last package of North Sea shrimps
We recently discovered rats 😨in the heating room. I’m trying really hard to convince myself that rats are cute, as in the lovely Disney movie. I’m trying…but in the meanwhile I hope that the ‘plastic boxes’ have done their job.1 large eggplant, 4 small courgettes, 1 red onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 can of chopped … More Ratatouille
It’s popular, I know, but still not bad as alternative a carbfree pizza. Clean, chop and dry 1 cauliflower. Blend. Put the mixture on baking paper. Bake at 180° for approximately 15 mins. Cool down. Mix the cauliflower with 1 egg, 2 table spoons of almond flour, 1 table spoon of dried thyme, a pinch … More No carbs tonight
He always hoped something would fall on the floor. If I spent too many hours in the kitchen he would move himself to a less comfy but stylish pillow to snore in the kitchen while I was cooking. He was our dearest friend for almost 12 years. Today he died peacefully, in between the two … More My sous-chef
Cut 2 eggplants in long slices of +/_0.5 cm. Brush some olive oil on each side and grill them.Prepare a simple tomatoe sauce with 500 ml of passata, 2 garlic cloves, 1 red onion, dried basil, 1 chili and some olive oil balsamic vinegar, pepper and salt.Mix 100 grams of fresh white cheese with 2 … More Vegetarian involtini
I have an impressive amount of kitchen equipment, although certain tools I rarely use. A spiralizer is one of those things. It creates lovely vegetable curls, but ( mine is for sure) it’s not really handy. I must admit that this salad would be less attractive without.Marinate 300 grams of defrosted and dried scampi in … More Kitchen tools
Radishes, parsley, rucola, spring onion, garlic, frozen spinach are today’s vegetables. Defrost approximately 300 grams of spinach leaves. Drain. Mix the spinach with, two table spoons of fresh parsley, 1 table spoon of anchovies paste(instead of salt), 4 chopped garlic cloves, pepper and 1 table spoon of dried oregano. Prebake 1 round puff pastry for … More My fridge is almost empty
Cooking for 2p is cosy, but, you know, I really would look forward to cook for at least 10p. Anyway, this recipe is a simple and healthy combination, inspired by Bill Grainger. Boil 120 grams of barley al dente in salted water. Mix 1 sliced onion, 4 chopped garlic cloves, 500 grams of halved cherry … More Cosy cooking
Put 300 ml of semi skimmed milk and 50 ml of white wine in a pan ( good for oven and fire). Add 1 table spoon of thyme, and some salt. Spread 500 grams of unpeeled potatoes cut in slices. Heat the fire and allow to simmer for approximately 5 mins.Melt 20 grams of butter … More Some rain for nature, a gratin for dinner
For the first time I’ll try the ‘pasta d’acciughe ‘, a paste made of pure anchovies. I imagine that a creamy anchovies sauce, green asparagus and pasta are great for a delicious Friday evening dinner.More vegetables than pasta, is my preferred balance. Clean 800 grams of green asparagus by removing the woody end. Chop in … More Green asparagus with pasta and anchovies sauce
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