Amazing color risotto with red onion, gorgonzola ‘dolce’ and rocket

For 2p, slice 3 red onions, 4 garlic cloves. Bake in some olive oil for approx 10 mins. Add some fresh thyme. Add 120 grams of risotto rice. When the rice becomes glazy, add 100 ml of red wine and cook until completely absorbed. Add preferably home made stock, chicken, or if you prefer a … More Amazing color risotto with red onion, gorgonzola ‘dolce’ and rocket

Squid, fennel, tomatoes and Hasselback potatoes

The first time we ate those partially sliced potatoes was after reading a recipe in one of Nigella Lawson cookbooks, since then they are called Nigellas or (since we know she didn’t invent the technique;-)) Hasselback potatoes. Take small or medium sized potatoes, wash them and make multiple incisisions close to each other but!!!! don’t … More Squid, fennel, tomatoes and Hasselback potatoes

Belgian tradition : fish or meat, potatoes and vegetables all visible on your plate!

Boil 400-500 grams of peeled potatoes until almost ready to eat. Drain and cool down. Prepare a crumble with old bread (or panko), 2 chopped garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil,..), 1 table spoon of grated parmigiano, pepper, salt and 1 table spoon of olive oil. Use a flat oven … More Belgian tradition : fish or meat, potatoes and vegetables all visible on your plate!

Real primavera recipe to share with good friends in wonderful Napoli (let’s wait to die;-))

Primavera is asparagus, fresh peas, …and is beautiful green. For 4p, 500 grams of fresh green asparagus, 700 grams of courgettes, 700 grams of fresh peas (unpeeled). Clean, chop, and bake everything with 4 chopped garlic cloves and a good drizzle of olive oil in the oven at 180°. Boil  fresh pasta ‘integrale’ (250 grams). … More Real primavera recipe to share with good friends in wonderful Napoli (let’s wait to die;-))

Nasi goreng

The italian version of an Indonesian recipe (or is it the Belgian version?) is a delicious way to use a lot of Italian ingredients in a different way. For 2p boil 120grams of basmati rice. Chop 2 garlic cloves, 1 small onion, 1 spicy little pepper. Fry in 2 table spoons of peanut oil in … More Nasi goreng