Salmon Tartare is a fresh and light starter, ideal to serve at the beginning of a seafood dinner. Fresh, light and citrusy, it is so easy to make. Serve it in small cups with a slice of baguette, it is also perfect for a standing buffet party. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What does "tartare" means "A la Tartare" originally had a completely different meaning. It used to indicate a dish covered with breadcrumbs, grilled and served with a highly ...
This seafood chowder recipe is a reproduction of the chowder I discovered on my first trip to Ireland, creamy and packed with large chunks of seafood. Mussels, cod and salmon chowder to eat in a bread bowl or with a nice slice of Irish brown bread. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Chowder and Irish seafood Chowder is a common…
This Chayote squash recipe is great for seafood and gluten-free (no carbs) dinner parties, it can be served cold or warm. The creamy texture of the chayote creates a smooth mousse which is flavoured with seafood and its sweetness contrasted by the bitterness of the Cime di Rapa. This recipe is from my uncle Nicola…
This is a nice fresh tomato soup you can make when you have too many tomatoes and want to use them with zero effort. Salmorejo is very similar to Gazpacho but made only with tomatoes. It is served cold topped with ham and hardboiled eggs. To add a festive touch I decorated it with some edible…
This roast pumpkin soup is what you need for a special celebration, the soup is full of hearty flavours, like garlic and thyme. To make it festive it is served inside the pumpkin and topped with peppery edible flowers Nasturtium Capucines. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Flavours to add to roast pumpkin soup Pumpkins and squash, in general, are…
Pasta Alla Norma is a traditional Sicilian recipe made with fried eggplants, tomato sauce and sprinkled with salted ricotta. Do it right and it should not be oily. What is Pasta alla Norma This pasta dish originates from Catania, a Sicilian town located on the slope of the volcano Etna on the Ionian Sea. The…
This Italian zucchini frittata is made not only with zucchini but also with its flowers. Flavoured with mozzarella and parmesan you can serve it as an appetizer or with a salad for a summer lunch. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] The Best Zucchini For this recipe, I am using Zucchini Trombetta which this year I am growing in my…
To make a simple tomato sauce recipe, without too many flavours or spices – garlic and basil is all you need. When the tomatoes are tasty and full of flavour, simplicity is the winner. This is THE ITALIAN tomato sauce recipe that’s also a quick and easy sauce recipe! [cmtoc_table_of_contents] What kind of tomatoes to…
Italian tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes is usually very simple, I only add some basil and preserve it in glass jars for the winter. I can add seasoning afterwards depending on the recipe I want to make. However, I never add a lot of flavours, I like a simple tomato sauce recipe, flavoured with…
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…
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…
