Great ingredients can make a simple recipe delicious. The fresh clams with cherry tomatoes and parsley add so much flavor to the olive oil and Prosecco. Such a elegant and satisfying dish. Ingredients: 15-20 Little neck clams in their shells 75-100 ml of Prosecco 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled,…
Category: Dinner
Homemade Thai Green Curry
One of our favorite cuisines is Thai food and in particular coconut milk based green and red curry. I’ve made this dish in the past with store bought Thai green curry paste but it seemed to lack freshness. So I decided to try making homemade Thai green curry paste, using ingredients from multiple recipes. I…
Sunday’s Bolognese
Sundays are great for slow cooking recipes. This ground pork bolognese is perfect for low simmer cooking while enjoying the lazy summer day. Enjoy. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely sliced 2 celery sticks, finely sliced 2 carrots, finely diced 1lb organic ground pork 1lb Italian mild sausage 2 oz red wine…
Linguine Aglio Olio e Peperoncino
Spaghetti aglio, olios e peperoncino is a traditional rustic recipe from Naples. This simple and flavorful recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner. I used fresh linguine instead of traditional spaghetti. Buon appetito. Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 packet of fresh or dry linguine 5 garlic cloves,…
Chandra Aunty’s Sautéed Gobi
Chandra Aunty makes a sautéed gobi (cauliflower) dish which is the star of any dinner at home. The gobi is soft, rich and tender but has a perfect crusting of spices. I convinced her to share her recipe with us. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 cauliflower Head – break apart with your hands into bite size pieces….
Capellini with Roasted Tomatoes
The origins of capellini trace back to areas surrounding Naples. It’s thin rod shaped pasta has a round section and its thickness can vary between 0,85 mm and 0,92 mm. It pairs perfectly with a light broth made of olive oil and herbs. Adding roasted tomatoes adds to the fresh flavor. Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin…
Eggplant and Tomato Curry
I love eggplant in any form but especially with tomatoes with spices. This is a simple recipe for a weeknight vegetarian dish. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 onion, diced thin 1 eggplant, diced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon coriander 14 ounces canned peeled tomatoes, with juice 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon salt…
Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Cardamon Rice
Another amazing recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of black currant preserves 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, finely sliced 2-3 skinless/boneless chicken thighs or chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom pods 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 1/4 cup basmati rice 550ml boiling water 1…
Roasted Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce
Our dear friend Nicky gave me a copy of Yoram Ottolenghi’s Plenty, a cookbook of exquisite vegetarian recipes. We were also fortunate to have a meal at his restaurant Nopi in London (thanks to Preeti) and enjoyed this flavorful roasted eggplant dish. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 large and long eggplants 1/4-cup olive oil Fresh rosemary Fresh ground…
Almond Crust Pizza with Eggplant and Caramelized Onions
The earliest versions of pizza were actually from ancient Greece, where flat bread was topped with vegetables, potatoes, spices and olive oil. Later in the 18th century Italy, flat bread was sold to the poor in Naples and called pizza. The chef of Queen Margherita took this peasant bread, which she enjoyed, and added fresh…
