With a homemade Italian Limoncello is how we end our most lavish meals: citrusy, sweet and strong. No wonder we also call it digestive. Put it in a fancy bottle and you have a special edible gift for your friends.How do you drink Limoncello in Italy In Italy, the limoncello is stored in the freezer, as well as the glasses where it will be served. Usually, it is served at the end of a lavish meal (preferably evening) either ...
This pear crumble uses overripe pears but it’s also good for using up any overripe fruit you have in the house. Cinnamon, brown sugar and a crunchy topping. Wondering what to do with overripe pears? This summer I was at my sister cottage up the mountain where they have a very productive pear tree. We…
Quiche, Tart, Pizze Rustiche, Pie recipes are perfect for dinner parties or buffets as you can prepare the filling and the pastry ahead of time and just cook them before the party. Here are 6 ideas: Zucchini Mushroom Quiche Recipe Caramelized Squash Spinach Bacon Quiche Chelsea Market Heidi Pie With French Chevre Beef Pie With…
This zucchini mushroom quiche is full of healthy vegetables, cheese and ham. It is perfect for a summer lunch and all the ingredients can be made a day ahead. What to serve with the Zucchini Mushroom Quiche It can be served by itself or with a fresh salad to contrast its earthy flavour during the…
Caramelized squash, ricotta, spinach bacon quiche, all these ingredients together make the most delicious hearty Autumn meal. When to make the Caramelized Squash Spinach Bacon Quiche The creamy ricotta cheese softens the tang from the spinach, while the roasted bacon and the caramelized butternut squash add a comforting salty-sweet sensation to each bite. Even the colours…
Pastiera Napoletana is a ricotta pie typically baked for Easter. The filling is made with wheat, ricotta and has a distinctive flavour of the flower orange water and lemon zest. Pastiera Napoletana: Ricotta Easter Pie It is a traditional Eastern dessert for many Southern Italian regions, where ricotta is often used in pastries like in Cannoli…
The Heidi Pie is made of a crunchy short pastry filled with sweet potatoes, spinach, red onion and goat’s cheese. Perfect for as Easter Monday picnic, you can serve it with a salad. What is a Heidi Pie Heidi Pie was our picnic Saturday special we used to buy it in London at the farmer’s…
Chicken and mushroom pie recipe using leftover or boiled chicken is a complete meal that will satisfy all palates, children as well as adults. A creamy filling flavoured with lemon zest. When to make this chicken pie This chicken pie is perfect to make on a busy day or if you have guests and don’t…
This beef pie is a mix between an Italian spezzatino and a French beef bourguignon made with a Marsala sauce. Creamy, rich and decadent, perfect when you have friends over for dinner. When to serve beef pie Beef pie is perfect for a dinner party as the filling and the pastry can be prepared the…
Picanha BBQ is one of the prime cuts in the Brazilian Churrasco, a selection of barbecued beef. It is a very tender cut of beef, covered by a large layer of fat that gives the meat a very special taste. What cut is the Picanha It is located at the top of the leg just…
Though spooky it may look, you will love this pasta with black ink cuttlefish recipe. You can really taste the sea, no comparison to the commercial black pasta. And it is not difficult to make. What is Black Ink? Often called squid ink, this name is not correct in fact the ink used for the…
