This recipe of Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies with a pinch of Sea Salt is very easy to prepare (less than 30 minutes) and gives about 30 cookies, so enough to survive a full week-end. I’ve been doing something new for the past few weeks: instead of buying cookies from the supermarket, which are usually very […]
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A lemon meringue pie like no other
Even if my granny’s lemon pie remains my favourite, I have discovered a new lemon meringue pie recipe that is really nice for a change. Here are 3 reasons why this is an amazing lemon meringue pie recipe: First the base is made with crushed Graham crackers mixed with butter and cinnamon, using the same recipe […]
Hachis parmentier or French Shepherd’s pie
A few weeks ago, I was reminded of a traditional French recipe of mashed potatoes and stewed minced meat casserole that my grand-father used to make for us, the Hachis parmentier. Very similar to the Shepherd’s pie, it’s a winter comfort food classic that is also enjoyable during the rest of the year with a […]
Risotto croquettes Christmas appetizers
Originally used to finish the risotto left-overs, this risotto croquettes recipe can be turned into an elegant Christmas meal appetizer with smoked salmon, “canapés” style. The risotto is usually not very good if reheated, so if you have any letf-overs it is better to turn it into risotto croquettes: a little bit of breadcrumbs and […]
Mushroom risotto with smoked salmon
Italian cuisine is famous worldwide for its traditional dishes, such as spaghetti bolognese or spaghetti carbonara, risottos, milanesa, tiramisu, pizzas, handmade raviolis, gnoccis … The list is very long. It is such a wonderful cuisine, with variety, healthy and colourful. To sum up, I love it! Italian cheeses are also incredibly delicious, like the gorgonzola, […]
Giant chocolate chip cookie
I found recently an amazing recipe for a giant and soft chocolate chip cookie stuffed with Philadelphia cheese, American cuisine par excellence! Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming soon, so it is a good excuse to prepare it for a dinner with family and friends, and everybody will love it so you have no excuse to not try it! […]
Hasselback potatoes with raclette cheese
Last night dinner : #hasselback potatoes with #raclettecheese , ham and Provencal herbs this time! The link to the #recipe is on my profile. Enjoy it! #delicious #roast #dinner #dinnerideas #recipeoftheday #foodporn #foodpics #organicfood #yummy #roast #roasted #raclette Una foto publicada por @valenbarcelona el 19 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 11:03 PDT So […]
Ham and cheddar cake
Spanish beef stew with red wine and cinnamon
This Spanish beef stew with red wine and cinnamon sauce is totally mouthwatering. As often in the Spanish cuisine, the sauce for the stew is made with a mix Spanish and Arabic spices, which gives its special taste that surprises and delights at the same time. This is a perfect recipe for dinner with friends, family […]
Vegetarian kale soup
After Christmas and its huge meals, we generally appreciate a few weeks of light, healthy and easy to prepare food to sweep away the previous excesses, which makes soup a very successful option. My favourite winter soups are the pumpkin curry soup with sweet potato and the sautéed vegetables soup but I always like to […]
Raclette Hasselback potatoes
What are Hasselback potatoes? The name sounds complicated but it is just the name of the hotel where those baked potatoes were invented. It is a simple recipe for an elegant and original side dish that allows infinite modification. Those stuffed potatoes could easily become a classic of your kitchen! To prepare the potatoes, cut them […]
French apple cake & mascarpone icing
Ricotta and lemon cake
This recipe is the perfect Christmas dessert! I discovered the ricotta and lemon cake while I was looking for ideas of cake to match with homemade buttercream: very common in the United States or in England, this icing became also very popular in the rest of Europe, even though I personally discovered it last year […]
Sautéed leek soup
Although winter is now over, I want to share one of my favourite winter recipes… How to make a good soup? This sautéed leek soup is quite traditional, with potatoes and carrots. I give it a special twist by sauteing the leeks for a few minutes in salted butter before adding the other vegetables. It gives the […]
Easy Bechamel sauce or White sauce
The bechamel sauce is used in many classic recipes such as lasagne, croquettes, gratins or eventually to accompany a meat. It is also known as white sauce in some countries. How to make an easy bechamel sauce? This easy recipe gives you all the tricks to prepare a delicious bechamel sauce, without sifting the flour . […]
Delicious Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese
This homemade spaghetti bolognese recipe is one of my favourite Italian dish: this pasta is always a great success with family and guests, and it is one of the easiest meal I have ever prepared. Once you’ve mixed all the ingredients in the pot, you just cook the sauce over a very low heat during a […]
Tiramisu with brown sugar
With the Cheesecake of Dulce de Leche, the Tiramisu is one of my favourite desserts, and very easy to do if you use the correct kitchen utensils. Perfect dessert, classic Italian dish that spread all over the world, I give a twist to the original recipe by replacing white sugar for brown sugar: the result […]
Cheesecake with dulce de leche
Previously I posted the recipe for Tiramisu, and now I’m following with my second favourite dessert: Philadelphia Cheesecake with dulce de leche. The dulce de leche is a very popular confection in Spain and Latin America. The cheesecake with dulce de leche recipe is inspired by a dessert you find at Starbucks in Spain. I […]
French creamy beef stew
The creamy beef stew, “blanquette de veau” in French, is my favourite traditional French meal. My granny -the same granny who makes the lemon pie, used to do it each week when I was visiting during my childhood, and I remember its wonderful taste until nowadays. It is a kind meat ragout with a white […]