Since I like my meals to be fresh, I don't freeze prepared meals, instead once a month I make a freezer meal prep plan to make my daily cooking very easy. This post is Part 3 of a 4 article series: Organize your kitchen and eat healthily. I go shopping only once per week to stock up my kitchen with all essentials (sauce, meat, carbs and seasoning), I only buy fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season and looks fresh and plan my meals ...
This is a comprehensive guide to Italian ingredients, from seasoning to spices, from herbs to cheese. All you need to have in your kitchen to cook most Italian classic recipes. All the main Italian ingredients and their main use in the traditional recipes. A printable shopping list at the end. This post is part 2…
Welcome to the series: Family Meal Planner Based On Fresh Vegetables. I will give you some ideas on how to plan healthy meals for your family with only one trip per week to the supermarket. Save time, save money, save waste, stay safe at home! This post is part 1 of 4 article series: Organize…
A full Irish breakfast is made with eggs, rashers/bacon, sausage, white and black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes, and soda or brown bread. Not easy to find all these ingredients in France, so we adapt! White and black pudding The sausage and the white and black pudding are very specific to Ireland. The pudding, in particular, is…
This homemade chocolate liqueur is so creamy, rich and intense that regular hot chocolate will no longer have a place in your life. Offer a small glass of this chocolate alcohol drink to your guests after dinner and you will see their eyes sparkle! Even better, make some extra bottles to give away as an…
This is an extraordinary Scandinavian almond cake, a crunchy spongy almond meringue covered with vanilla custard cream. A gluten-free delight, make it once for your dinner party and enjoy its extraordinary flavour and remarkable success. No wonder is called Suksesskake! The origin of this cake I had the pleasure of tasting this cake the first…
This hot artichoke dip has a crusty top and a creamy centre. An artichoke appetizer with parmesan and garlic, it is very easy to make and perfect for dinner parties as it can be prepared in advance and just put in the oven 30 minutes before serving. The origins of this recipe The creator of…
This broad beans recipe is a ceremony to celebrate Spring. Broad beans, peas, artichokes, these fresh Spring vegetables are piled in layers and cooked under lettuce leaves to preserve the green colour of the produces. Broad beans how to cook them Also known as fave beans, broad beans are in season from Spring to the Summer months….
Focaccia pizza is a soft thick savoury brioche pizza where tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and ham are trapped inside the dough. Baked in a deep metal pan, it is cut and served in small squares. Perfect for entertaining and very easy to make especially if you have a bread machine. Why it is different than regular…
Black olive Tapenade is an olive paste usually served over some crostini bread or bruschette. It is a mix of olives, anchovies, garlic, capers, thyme, lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. A perfect spread for a quick appetizer. What is a Tapenade Tapenade is a traditional recipe from Provence, a mix of olives, anchovies, garlic,…
Pissaladiere Nicoise is a traditional recipe from the South of France, sold in many bakeries as a starter or snack. It is a pizza base topped by Mediterranean caramelized onions, anchovies and olives. What is a Pissaladiere Nicoise The name Pissaladiere comes from Latin and means salty fish, the anchovies are definitely the main ingredients….
