This morning I took a portion of 400 grams of dogfish from the freezer. With 700 grams of cleaned Swiss chard and 400 grams of green beans as vegetables our dinner for tonight will be complete. Clean, rinse and drain the Swiss chard. Clean, rinse and drain the green beans. Heat a large pan with … More Easy, healthy and tasty
Hake has a nickname ‘beautiful girl’ đ. They are often considered to belong to the cod family, but officially they are a separate group. The fishmonger Mirco prepared me 2 beautiful filets, enough for 2p ( approximately 400 grams). In the awesome cook book of Alain Ducasse ‘Pure Nature’ I find inspiration for our dinner. … More Hake or ‘beautiful girl’
The words ‘tian’ and ‘tajine’ are borrowed from French, one in Old Provençal, the other Berber âfrom the Greek tĂȘganon [ âŠ] âfrying panâ, âflat earthâ …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
Fresh peas and burrata are a perfect match for an usual presentation today. 1 kilo of fresh peas is an average portion for 2p ( probably 400 grams after removing the shells). Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves, 2 small fresh onions and 1 chili in 2 table spoons of olive oil. Add the peas. … More Everyday something different
The beautiful green romanesco broccolo finds its origin in the 16th century as ‘broccoli from Rome’. It’s such a beautiful creature with its particular flavor, in between broccoli and cauliflower. Today’s side dish is an incredible amount of vegetables with this beautiful green as protagonist. There are no rules to prepare this kind of side … More Romanesco broccoli
I have this awesome new cookbook of Donna Hay ‘everyday fresh meals in minutes’. Today I really need something quick but still, healthy and fresh. I mix a few ideas with a few elegant ready made preparations.For 2p, remove skin and bones of 450 grams of fresh salmon. Slice 4 garlic cloves and put in … More Super easy and super delicious
I have a few tagines in my kitchen cupboards, a really huge one for an open fire, and three smaller ones. I often use them as oven dishes, without the lid. Cooking with the lid is a perfect way to reduce the chance to burn your food, thus cooking without watching. For 2p, chop 1 … More Cooking in a tagine
If you’re not into slow cooking, ignore this blog post. If you are, you probably know already. A tajine is a functional beauty in your kitchen. You can buy fancy ones, for too much money or simple, authentical ones for a reasonable price (especially in certain neighborhoods in big cities. Mix 200 grams of ricotta … More A tajine is not only a beauty in your kitchen
Yes, I admit, I’m obsessed with the ritual of a dinner. So, even if I’m not well, I want to have a proper meal ( the only exception is a gastrointestinal issue). After a night without sleeping because of a sinus infection, I try to take it easy today. For 2p, boil 100 grams of … More Even if you are not well
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