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 edible gift and you will be remembered forever. Origins of this chocolate liqueur I tried this chocolate liqueur the first time at the ...
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….
This red onion relish is a soft sweet-sour chutney made by caramelizing the onions with sugar and balsamic vinegar, the perfect complement to Burgers, Barbecued Beef, Roast Beef and even matured cheese like Pecorino, Gruyère or Comte. Why red onions I like to use red onions for this recipe as they have a soft sweet…
This Oreillettes or Chiacchiere recipe is a traditional dessert usually sold during holidays in Italy and in France at Christmas as well as Carnival. They are strips of fried dough covered with icing sugar, crunchy and thin. Once you eat one you cannot stop. Origins and meaning of the names This recipe has its origins…
These savoury Italian fried dough balls called Crispelle ire a classic appetizer that we offer with aperitif especially at Christmas and New year. Inside the fried dough there are small pieces of anchovy making it crunchy on the outside and soft inside finishing with a salty bite of anchovy or sundried tomato, perfect to serve…
This fried calamari recipe is easy to make and does not require a big effort. Crunchy outside and soft inside, you don’t need a complicated batter. Serve it with homemade Aioli, mayonnaise mixed with garlic and a drop of fresh lemon juice, a seafood delight. What is calamari In case you get confused, calamari is…
