This pizza dough is for the patient ones, because you have to wait before it rises in the fridge. The end result, however, is worth the wait, because once baked the dough is light, crispy and has a fantastic taste. This way of preparing the dough is characteristic of Neapolitan pizza, where the dough rises…
Chinese cabbage rolls are a perfect meat dish for dinner. They are made similarly to savoy or head cabbage rolls, except that these are prepared with Chinese cabbage. Stuffing for Chinese cabbage leaves does not contain any rice or groats, it is based mainly on minced meat and breadcrumbs. The stuffing is seasoned with garlic,…
Crispy zucchini slices in panko and pecorino is a dish that never disappoints with its taste. This zucchini is fried in oil, breaded in panko and pecorino, then served with a quick tomato sauce. The whole thing tastes amazing. Panko, otherwise known as Japanese breadcrumbs, is made from steamed pieces of crustless bread. The next…
Sweet rhubarb ice cream made only from four ingredients is an idea for a dessert that works great on hot days. The main ingredient of this ice cream is rhubarb, which I combined with condensed milk and a bit of lime juice. Before adding the rhubarb to the milk, I cooked it until soft with…
I was planning to plant broad beans in my vegetable garden this year, but in the end it didn’t work out for me. So I have to buy this vegetable at the supermarket or at the market. As broad beans are a seasonal plant, fresh ones can only be purchased during a relatively short period…
Homemade fermented cucumbers have a delicate taste, crunchy texture and ready to eat on the second day after preparation. They can be made very quickly, and their preparation is extremely easy. The recipe I use when making these fermented cucumbers is based on only a few ingredients. The main one is, of course, cucumbers, out…
Tempura are vegetables, seafood, poultry and many other foods coated in a light batter. This dish can be made from most products, but the most popular ones are shrimp, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms and chicken. As this dish comes from Japanese cuisine, sushi in tempura is also quite a popular meal to make. I personally had…
Fluffy carrot crêpes that can be served savoury or sweet. I make these simple crêpes from crêpe batter and, on top of the main ingredients, I also use fried grated carrot. The carrot changes the taste of the batter and gives it a beautiful colour. I start preparing crêpes by grating, then frying the carrot…
This strawberry tiramisu differs slightly from traditional tiramisu, because it does not contain coffee. Although strawberry tiramisu can also be made with the addition of coffee, in this case I decided not to use it. The basis of this quick dessert are spongy ladyfingers biscuits, mascarpone cream and whipping cream, as well as fresh strawberries….
Carpaccio is traditionally a meat dish, made with very thin slices of beef. I am a huge fan of it and while I rarely make it at home, if I see them on a restaurant menu, I always order it. You might know you can also prepare vegetable carpaccio in a similar manner to meat….
Fluffy yoghurt pancakes served with bananas and maple syrup are a great meal that you will not be able to resist. These pancakes are perfect for breakfast, dinner, dessert and lunch. These simple yoghurt pancakes only take a few minutes to prepare. I start the whole process by separating the egg yolks from the whites….
Pavlova is a sweet dessert made from egg whites and sugar. It is served with whipped cream or cream and fruit. The outside of the meringue is crunchy, and its center is soft, chewy, marshmallow-like. Mini Pavlova is a smaller version of Pavlova, which works great as a dessert on a sweet table. The individual…