I was surfing the web a couple of days ago and stumbled upon this stunning and mouthwatering dessert called Pavlova. “I want it!” By chance, I had bought all the ingredients I needed at the farmers market the day before: heavy whipping cream, berries and eggs. (It was a sign. I […]
This is a really satisfying meat-free meal: Ottolenghi’s famous recipe with an italian twist. In the original recipe the top of the eggplants are garnished with pomegranate seeds. If you can’t find the fresh pomegranate (especially in summer) you can add a touch of red by tossing some chopped cherry tomatoes (like I […]
Potato gnocchi are one of the easier types of ‘pasta’ to make at home and are most definitely worth the effort. The ones that you find in the stores are,well … hardly worth eating—especially after you’ve tried the real thing. The best homemade potato gnocchi are light and really do taste […]
Why homemade yogurt? It tastes better (less sour) It’s better for you (no preservatives, sugar or chemicals added) It’s less expensive There’s no packaging waste photos by Coco Zordan Yogurt, yoghurt, or yoghourt (/ˈjoʊɡərt/ or /ˈjɒɡərt/; from Turkish: yoğurt; other spellings listed below) is a fermented milk product produced by […]
Pandoro is a traditional sweet bread from Verona, golden in color because of the large amount of egg yolks used, there are no nuts or dried fruit like in Panettone and it’s baked in a star shaped mold. It’s sold almost everywhere during the holidays. You can find it along with […]
Quiches are not only do-ahead ease but they’re a good way to use up leftovers. They are delicious, filling, nutritious, and economical. photos by coco zordan They can be served in a casual lunch, wrapped and carried to picnics, made ahead and reheated.
The Potage Parmentier is a delicious velvety soup easy and quick to make, the ideal dish for the cold season. It’s one of the most famous dishes of the French cuisine, prepared with simple ingredients: leeks, potatoes and cream. Incredibly versatile, it’s good freshly-made and better the next day, it can be […]
A super-easy and delicious recipe from my Belgian friend Suzy who owns a very charming B&B in the heart of France . It’s the perfect last-minute dessert in case of an unexpected guest. Besides some old bread you’ll only need some basic pantry essentials: jam,butter,milk,eggs,sugar and some spices. Success is […]