All Wrapped Up… The Classic Mezze, Dolmadakia… Vine leaves wrapped with all kinds of stuffings.. The fillings vary, I love herbs and nuts and I use all that is in season, pine nuts and rice. Make sure to be generous, with top quality olive oil, as it binds everything together while cooking and enhances the…
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Feb
Feb
I think about colours and how well they play together, the contrast and the mood… This is a winter starter. Serve while it is still hot along with crusty slices of fresh, toasted bread. Caramelized Squash, with Nuts and Raisins Topped with Goat Cheese Ingredients 2 cups butternut squash, cut into ½ cm cubes 2 to 4 thyme…
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Nov
Nov
Mushroom Lover Pesto Porcini, Pleurotus, Shiitake and, of course, Truffles… These wild gifts of nature are a perfect source of protein and they each have a unique taste, texture and colour. When there is an abundance of mushrooms, you can make this pesto sauce, a perfect way to enjoy pasta… For a last minute, impromptu…
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Sep
Sep
Round and round One of the things I find fascinating about creating in the kitchen is the simple, yet astonishing blend of cultures, flavours and timeframes. This is what happens when you prepare a dish of couscous. One of the first written references of this tiny semolina is from an anonymous, 13th-century North African cookbook….