‘Ottolenghi’ is a must in the library of passionate hobby cooks. The salad with aubergines and a dressing based on saffron is so delicious that I could eat it every week. Start with the dressing. Leave a pinch of saffron in 3 table spoons of hot water for 5 mins at least. Add 180 grams … More Beautiful colors after a wonderful day in the sun.
Today let’s go for pasta. Checking my cupboards I often find some leftover small amounts of pasta of different shapes which I then try to remember when we have a pasta for 2 (would be great to find smaller portions of only 150 grams). A ‘torta della pasta alla Norma’ will be a perfect choice … More Craving for some carbs
Reading recipes in Italian is part of my studying ;-). Italians are proud of radicchio and you have different kinds. It’ s family of our chicory, and it’s also rather bitter. There is the round one which grows like salad and there is the type which grows like chicory and which is less bitter. I … More Sunday, gray and rainy, and ideal study weather!
I’m a real fan of the books of Jamie Oliver. His recipes are clear. His dishes are mostly in balance although I always add vegetables. While reading his books you feel his great passion for good food and cooking. A delicious recipe out of his book ‘Jamie’s Italy’ is ‘Spaghetti con gamberetti e rucola’. 200 … More Fan of Jamie Oliver’s books
Before the trip cut an aubergine into two perfect halves and make a grid-like incisions in the white flesh (be careful not to cut through the skin). Add some salt and leave in a colander (min 20 mins). After the nice afternoon rinse the aubergine and dry. Put in an oven dish and drizzle some … More Cold and sunny weather ideal for a visit to Volterra in the afternoon, and what is better than an Italian meal to finish the day?
When I discovered the thin layer of snow on certain places in our garden this morning I decided it was the perfect day to prepare some real comfort food. Being the only guest tonight some bacon will be an ideal ingredient of my choice today. The no-waste rule is never far away. I checked the … More Snow in Siena = comfort food
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