Today is Iris’ birthday. No surprise party, no fancy restaurant, normal working day and docv will take care of an intimate dinner.Raw artichokes in cups of filo pastry is an easy and delicious starter. Clean and chop 4 super fresh baby artichokes. Mix with the juice of 1 lemon, lemon zeste, pepper, salt, fresh basil … More Happy birthday, my dearest
My addiction for cookbooks is hopefully not a big issue. Middle Eastern cooking is so inspiring, so I really look forward to explore the cookbooks of Sabrina Ghayour. Her books are awesome, in many ways. As you know I will rarely follow a recipe literally.For 2p, clean 1 cauliflower. Cut in roses and cubes. Mix … More A present for docV😉
The traditional Belgian oven recipe of chicory with smoked salmon instead of ham in a bechamel sauce is delicious. As you know, I daily try to cook something different. I read cookbooks to be inspired. The recipe of today is a real mixture of styles. My favorite audience will tell me whether it’s a success … More Chicory Italian style
Every day cooking, cooking for special occasions is so much more fun if you allow yourself to be inspired. It all started when I was a child, although I had to fight ( with mother)for years before being allowed as cook in her kitchen. She inspired me and later I know that I inspired her … More Thanks to Antonio Carluccio, delicious.nl, Donna Hay, Nigella Lawson, Gordon Ramsey, Jamie Oliver, Yottam Ottolengi,…., and Christmas I have an impressive collection of books and magazines
For Indian recipes I do need a cookbook, a mortar and a cupboard filled with spices. I love the warm colors of the dishes. Once you are at least with 4 people and you have enough time, it’s lovely to prepare a few different dishes. My menu for tonight( remember my parents in law love … More It’s all about spices
Every day I check my post and still, no new delicious magazine. My cookbooks are waiting for me in the new house, packed in boxes. But, no problem, I can still find some good ideas in the few magazines left in our appartment. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves, 2 spicy peppers, 1 red onion, … More Beautiful shellfish
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