I think I just got myself into a new addiction. But it wasn’t unexpected as I’m already addicted to chocolate. Lately it’s Snickers! The limited edition one. Imagine me buying a lot (and eating) because of their smart marketing a***s with the limited edition stuff. [Read more…]
Easy shrimp recipe with garlic and chilli
The winter holidays are now over and I believe that my body needs some time for itself… Not easy thing to do after all the work it has been put through.
Every year I am telling myself that I should not make any excess, but every year I end up with more kilograms. Why? I just cannot resist good food! [Read more…]
Easy recipe: Spicy cannellini beans bruschetta with Italian bread
There is no such thing like perfect cocktail recipes and for a few years I have been working on ideas and ideal recipes for when entertaining guests. Over the years I was lucky to attend to all kind of events, in different countries and I was lucky enough‘’to taste a piece of many cultures’’. Posh, fancy, rustic, all kind of influences and infusions, my taste buds have been and delighted to try on everything. Or almost everything 🙂 [Read more…]
Christmas Yule Log
So if it’s Christmas it has to be Yule log. Well… not necessarily but why not! That’s not just an excuse for another spongy, creamy and chocolaty treat on your festive table, it is tradition! And what a delicious one! [Read more…]
Vegan burger with chia seeds and peas
I am not sure if one or two meatless days on week counts, but it’s definitely a start. I still enjoy a good juicy steak, but this recipe made me realise that it doesn’t have to be meat to have flavour and to feel that your taste buds jump for joy.
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Sweet potato and broccoli gratin
Oh Mondays… after a relaxed weekend all I want it’s a relaxed Monday or why not, another relaxed weekend? Or it’s only me who wants that… I doubt it…
Monday morning, listening Louis Armstrong and drinking a warm cup of coffee. Not sure I want to do more than this. But I should. My fridge is full of leftovers after the weekend. I know what it’s going to happen with them if I don’t invent something. Right straight into the bin! What a waste of money and not to say effort. [Read more…]
Mussels with wine and mustard
A bowl of mussels is perfect for friends or family gathering! It’s my experience who’s talking 🙂
Still don’t know if it’s the delicious sauce/broth after steaming the mussels or the mussels itself, but all I can tell is at the end, there is nothing left. [Read more…]
Asparagus Tart
Dough: 125g flour, 60g unsalted butter, 50g walnuts, crushed, 2 tablespoons cold water.
Filling: 16 spear asparagus, 100-125g Roquefort cheese, 142ml cooking cream, 2 eggs, pepper.
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450°F. Place the flour in a bowl, add butter and mix well. Add walnuts and 2 tablespoons of cold water and mix the dough. Roll it into a ball. Arrange dough in a tart pan with removable bottom. Pierce dough all over with fork. Put in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and then bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. [Read more…]