Slice two cucumbers, 1 huge red onion and 4 medium sized precooked potatoes thinly and put in an oiled round oven dish. Spread 200 ml of super light cream mixed with 4 chopped garlic cloves, 1 table spoon of dried thyme, pepper and salt. Finish with 1-2 table spoons of grated parmigiano. Put in a … More Food in layers
A pomegranate tree is beautiful, in the spring with its awesome flowers, and in automn with its delicious fruit, a real must have in our garden. Slice 1 red onion. Mix with the juice of 1 lemon, some red wine vinegar, 1 table spoon of honey and 5 chopped dates. Put 250 grams of halloumi … More Pomegranate season
Jamie Olivers’ new book is full of classical Italian cuisine alla Jamie, and I hope to have it soon in my collection ;-). Delicious.nl comments this recipe as ‘spectacular, awesome’, which Iris and I can only confirm. For 2p peel and cut 2 red onions in quarters. Heat 1 small can of anchovies with the … More Cauliflower is never boring!
Mackerel delivers a lot of omega 3 which is important for our heart, and also Calcium, vit B12, A, D and K. To prepare mackerel without the long lasting smell in the house, bake them outside, or in the oven. In combination with the local wild fennel which you find in the field, along the … More Mackerel, cheap, delicious and healthy
Quiches were often on our menu in the past. My kids loved it and it was so easy to prepare in advance. The whole combination of puff pastry, eggs, cream, cheese is not exactly a ‘light’ dish, but I’m ready for one today. Pre bake the puff pastry ‘blind’. Defrost and drain 400 grams of … More Once upon a time….
Even if you are not a fan of pumpkin, this recipe is so beautiful, just try! I found a perfectly shaped cute (I think Japanese) pumpkin, ideal for this recipe. For 2p, knowing that I need some pumpkin for one of my following recipes, a piece of 1,2kg is perfect. Cut the upper part of … More Autumn colors
For 1 p slice eggplant, put in a colander with salt, rinse, dry and prebake in the oven as explained several times before. Use the eggplant immediately or store in the fridge. Take a small springform and cover with baking paper. Chop 4 garlic cloves, 1 red onion and a handful of fresh basil. Add … More Easy version of the famous Parmigiana
For 2p mix 200 grams of minced meat (chicken), 2 chopped garlic cloves, 2 table spoons of chopped fresh pasley, pepper and salt. Roll little meatballs and bake in the oven at 180° on oiled baking paper. Turn now and again. Mix the flesh of 1 avocado, 1 chopped garlic clove, 2 table spoons of … More There we go again, avocado!
The preperation of a buffet is often a lot of work in advance, but so lovely to serve several little dishes, even for 2-4p. Kuku, garden bean spread, baba banoush of courgettes (instead of eggplant), rocket salad with red onions will be more than enough. Leftovers are perfect the following day. Preheat the oven at … More Weekend : mezze buffet, inspired by Ottolenghi’s ‘Plenty more’
Cut 1 small cauliflower for 2p in little roses. Spread on baking paper. Add 1 table spoon of curry, a drizzle of sunflower oil, 4 chopped garlic cloves, ½ red onion in slices, 2 bay leaves and some salt. Mix everything together. Cover the dish and put in the oven at 180° for 40 mins. … More Roasted vegetables = intense flavor
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