Now we are really going on our 5, almost 6 months of touring with Gloria, our campervan. It’s weird to leave our amazing house and Roquefort ( our almost 15 y old cat). So 🙏 that our lovely neighbours, Monica and Paolo, will look after them. I really enjoyed my last day of the school … More Grateful
Oven roasted vegetables keep their shape and intensify in flavor, in comparison with cooking on a stove ( unless you use a lot of oil or fat). And thus, everything becomes a bit mushy, as in a stew ( because I don’t want to use an excessive amount of fat). In this recipe with eggplant, … More I try not to miss an oven
I brought some curry paste and coconut milk on our ‘rehearsel’trip. Any kind of curry paste will work, but I personally prefer red curry paste or massaman curry paste. Chop 4 garlic cloves ( this remains the best base for any docV recipe🙃), 1 red onion and a piece of ginger ( 4cm). Fry in … More Easy vegetarian curry recipes
It’s been awhile since I have been posting. As some of you know already, we will soon leave for a roadtrip in a campervan to the North of Europe. This implies a completely different way of life and a different way of cooking : I will have no oven, no kitchen filled with lots of … More New adventures ahead
I love the transition of an (almost) empty fridge followed by a weekly refill. Certain basic ingredients are always available, such as nuts, asian products, peanut butter, tahini, butter, parmesan etcetera. Before making my weekly shopping list, I check what’s left ( don’t forget to check the storage now and again). Often there is enough … More Empty fridge recipe
Still cooking passionately, although it could seem like I’m not. This one is too perfect not to share. I was inspired by Georgina Hayden’s new book ‘ Greek, recipes for every day ‘. My version is, of course, a bit ‘healthier 😀. Eggplant is an awesome ingredient, but you have to prepare it with care … More Tarte tatin with eggplant 🤩
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
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
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
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