Boil or steam your green beans, pass them into a large pan with olive oil, a clove of garlic, sesame seeds and paprika. A simple but successful alternative recipe.photos coco zordan
With all the focus today on trendy vegetables like kale and Brussels sprouts, we tend to forget about good old fashioned cabbage. It’s cheap and tasty and—just like its more fashionable cousins—good for you. And while most people associate cabbage with northern European cooking, Italians enjoy cabbage, too. Braised Savoy Cabbage is […]
The Saltimbocca is a lovely light dish, easy to prepare and will be a big hit at the table. The name translates to ‘jump in the mouth’, and you can’t really resist them! Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana in its delicious simplicity perfectly combines veal, prosciutto and sage in a delicate sauce of white wine and […]
They’re finally here! I’ve been waiting so long for them to arrive: I had no more cranberry jam left from last year and I was starting to crave. If you have a passion for cranberries and you love marmalade (like I do) you’ll love this jam. I use it at […]
Crostata is a sweet simple pastry, sold in most bakeries and patisseries in Italy as well as in France. It is very easy to make at home and does not require any planning. As long as you have the ingredients to make a short crust pastry and some jam, it […]
This apple pie was a classic of my childhood. My mother used to make it for special occasions. The recipe is not difficult at all, it only requires extra time for macerating the apples. So all you need is planning ahead. Once the apples are ready the recipe is quite easy […]
If you are dairy-free (by choice or necessity), making your own almond milk is a great way to save money and avoid additives. Soak almonds for at least 12 hours (or refrigerate up to to 2 days) in pure water with ½ tsp sea salt. This is an important step […]
I find the process of making lasagna extremely relaxing. I love working on the sauces and fillings and assembling them in a dish before baking. This recipe is one of the italian classics: creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna flavored with a hint of nutmeg and a combination of white sauce and fresh […]
This butter based pastry dough is a recipe that can be used to make both sweet and savory pies and tarts. The secret to flaky pastry is to handle it as little as possible. The processor blade and some iced water prevent the dough to get warm and melt together by being “processed” […]
The tarte tatin (pronounced tart tah-TAN) is an upside-down tart, traditionally made with butter, sugar, apples and a pastry crust — but many creative cooks have found interesting ways to reinvent this classic French dish with vegetables instead of fruit, making what was once a sweet treat a savory indulgence. Here’s […]