The words ‘tian’ and ‘tajine’ are borrowed from French, one in Old Provençal, the other Berber “from the Greek têganon [ …] “frying pan”, “flat earth” …is what I read online. A tian is most commenly based on layers of vegetables cooked in their own liquid, where a tajine is normally filled in a ‘less … More Slow cooking
Nothing better than fresh peas, although frozen are a great alternative. Fresh polpo first in the freezer is for sure recommended to obtain a perfect tender meat. So, a small freezer is a must. A large freezer has certain advantages in certain conditions. I’m so fortunate with local shops, a weekly market and, probabile the … More Fresh or frozen
After a few years of blogging and looking for other recipes and fusions, I have a large stock of ingredients. Thanks to the organization of the kitchen most of those ingredients are visible in glass containers. So tonight we’ll prepare some buckwheat. For 2p, boil 120 grams of buckwheat al dente in salted water seasoned … More What about buckwheat?
Video calls, lots of candles, less cuddling, less pretending, a diversity of emotions and above all gratitude for whatever we can enjoy is attached to Christmas 2020. Anyway, I show you an impression of the after-party-soup (fish, vegetables, stock, curry sauce and coriander reunited) which we had yesterday as our Christmas dinner. Stay safe and … More Quiet Christmas
Salmon, leek and potatoes is not exactly an exotic combination but docV also appreciates tradition with a little twist. Clean and chop 3 leeks (approximately 600-700 grams of vegetables. Wash carefully. Spread in a large oven dish. Boil 600 grams of large potato cubes for 7-8 mins. Drain. Mix the leek with 4 chopped garlic … More Something more traditional
A beautiful fresh seabass is waiting for a dinner for 2p. Put a handful of fresh parsley and 1 garlic clove in the blender. Add 2 table spoons of olive oil. Blend, add pepper and salt and the chopped meat of 1 lemon. Store cool.Chop 300 grams of potatoes and 1 large fresh onion in … More Fresh seabass with parsley oil
Little cans of anchovies in olive oil are real flavor bombs. I often use them as the only protein supplier. Tonight’s dinner is probably, again, another variety on the same base, but we love it. For 2p, clean and chop 1 small romanesco, 1 fennel, 500 grams of potatoes, 4 garlic cloves, 1 fresh onion … More Anchovies
When I read a recipe, or sometimes I even skip reading and look at the list of ingredients, I start thinking how to make it as simple and ,preferable, as healthy as possible. Frozen fish, onion, tomatoes, garlic, basil, chili and small potatoes in a all in one version. Start with the potatoes because they … More How to simplify recipes
My answer is NO. It’s all about organization, which for a lot of fans is one of my strongest qualities.What do I store in my small freezer : some fish as shrimps, salmon, vongole and squid, frozen fresh herbs, home made stock, curry paste, puff pastry and fresh peas. Now and again I will put … More Will you need a large freezer in case of a lockdown?
It surprises me how, although major ingredients don’t really change, you can create variety in daily cooking by trying other combinations. Suddenly I have 5 new magazines and thus, cooking pleasure is guaranteed.For 2p, steam 500 grams of chopped broccoli and 300 grams of cleaned and halved Brussels sprouts until al dente.Use a pan witch … More New inspiration
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