Since the 11th century taleggio is made in a small town Taleggio in Val Taleggio, close to Bergamo in Lombardia. Stracchino is the original name and is derived from straccho = tired. After a summer with a lot of exercise, the cows were tired or straccho. Taleggio is still being prepared artisanally but now also … More Autumn and winter, the season for an authentic cheese taleggio
Not the most ‘healthy’ way to prepare fish and potatoes, but I promise to compensate by doing some extra exercise ;-). Batter 100 grams of flour, 120 ml of beer (can be analcoholic), 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, pepper and salt until you obtain a rather firm mixture (the amount is far too much, but … More Fish and Chips
“The French term cordon bleu is translated as “blue ribbon”.[4] According to Larousse Gastronomique cordon bleu “was originally a wide blue ribbon worn by members of the highest order of knighthood, L’Ordre des chevaliers du Saint-Esprit, instituted by Henri III of France in 1578. By extension, the term has since been applied to food prepared to a very high standard and to outstanding cooks. The … More Cordon Bleu, traditional French cuisine
Originally this recipe is made with ham, but for non-meat-eaters smoked salmon is a delicious and perfect alternative. For 2p boil 6 chicory stumps (almost 1kilo) until al dente. Drain thoroughly (a few hours in advance), put some weight on the chicory to press out most of the liquid) and keep 300 ml of the … More This is Belgian, chicory in the oven with a cheesy sauce
Many thanks to the kitchen robot! Put 300 grams of boiled potatoes and 400 gram of white fish (no fish bones, and dried), a handful of fresh herbs (mix of parsley and basil), 2 garlic cloves, 1 slice of older bread, 3 pickled anchovies in the blender. Add 1 egg and zeste of 1 lemon. … More Finally, fish cakes!
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