Aubergine caviar, eggplant caviar, may sound sophisticated, however, it is very simple to make. It is baked aubergine with plenty of garlic, thyme and olive oil. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What is Aubergine caviar It is an eggplant dip you can serve at buffets or parties. I like to serve it over a bruschetta, and if I have some leftover, I serve it with pasta.I have found many versions of this recipe with many more ...
Peach Tarte Tatin is the summer version of the French Tarte Tatin which is usually made with apples. It is a short crust pastry cake topped with apples and caramel but it is cooked upside down. What is peach Tarte Tatin The Tarte Tatin is a delightful dessert, a short crust pastry topped with apples…
Warm octopus salad with potatoes is a very common starter served at restaurants in Italy and here on the Cote d’Azur. It is such a tasty dish, full of seafood flavour enhanced with garlic, lemon and parsley. A perfect starter for a Mediterranean summer. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Octopus salad: a family favourite This is delicious and definitely…
A typical Mediterranean dish: Fried Zucchini Flowers or Squash blossom in English, and in France they are called Beignets de Fleurs de Courgette. You can find different recipes for the batter as well as the filling, I use a simple batter flavoured with saffron and fill them with mozzarella and ham. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Where to find…
Shrimp zucchini pasta is a delicious one-dish summer meal you can make for family and friends. In this recipe, I use Trombette zucchini from Albenga. They have a nutty flavour which combines well with shrimp. You can use any other type of zucchini, the combination is great. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What are zucchini Trombetta d’Albenga Originally imported…
Stuffed calamari recipe (also called stuffed squid recipe) is very common in the Mediterranean countries and I discovered that is very popular in the USA during Christmas. I love it any time of the year. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What is calamari In case you get confused, calamari is squid in Italian and Spanish. They are cephalopods, the…
Caprese cake is an almond chocolate cake from Naples, which was created by mistake! There is no flour, so it’s perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Creamy and chocolaty, the ground almonds give it a perfect crunchy texture. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Why there is no mozzarella in the Caprese cake The name Caprese, has…
This roasted butternut squash recipe is one of my favourite comfort foods in the autumn when butternut squash is in season. I roast the squash with plenty of garlic and mix it with spinach. Healthy, creamy and light, I either use it as a side dish for meat or as a main dish for a…
If you’re trying to lose weight but need to satisfy your cravings for lasagna, a healthy eggplant Parmesan is all you need. Similar to Greek moussaka, eggplant parmesan is a complete meal, but while most recipes fry the eggplants, here I grill them and then bake it. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What’s the difference with ‘normal’ Eggplant Parmesan…
This simple black truffle recipe will make you fully appreciate the earthy taste of the famous black truffle – effectively a wild mushroom. Fresh tagliatelle, butter and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano is all you need to make the most of its oaky, nutty and world celebrated flavour. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What is a truffle Truffles are wild…
Deep fried eggplant balls is a classic recipe from the South of Italy, flavoured with basil, garlic and Parmesan, even the fuzziest children will devour those delightful vegetable bites. They are perfect to serve as a starter, on a buffet table or as canapes. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Why they are so delicious If you like Italian meatballs…
