Happy New Year everyone! I hope you are having a fantastic holiday season! And yes, another panna cotta recipe to start off this 2016 on a sweet note. I know, I know… I already have quite a few on the blog, but it is a dessert that I really love, so I often make it. I…
Pomegranate Panna Cotta
Oh yes, another panna cotta recipe. I know, I know… I already have quite a few on the blog, but it is a dessert that I really love and I often make it. Besides, it is so easy and quick to put together that it often comes in handy. Panna cotta is a little like…
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Briny olives and capers give Spaghetti alla Puttanesca its unmistakable flavour, ideal for a relaxed date night and done in 20 minutes.
JASMINE AND MANGO PANNA COTTA SHOOTERS
These panna cotta shooters are a very elegant and exotic dessert. I believe they would be the perfect dessert for any New Year’s Eve dinner party. When I smell jasmine, I am always brought back in time… you see, in the house I used to spend my summer holidays in Sicily, we had a beautiful…
Pasta con le Sarde alla Palermitana
The combination of raisins, sardines, warm spices, and pine nuts makes this Pasta con le Sarde alla Palermitana unbelievably satisfying. Add breadcrumbs on top for a next-level finish.
TRUFFLE HONEY & VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
A little while ago, my husband and I went out to have dinner at a delightful restaurant called Chophouse. We ate really well and I was particularly impressed by their Wagyu Tartare with truffle aioli, pear, pine nuts & white soy dressing and by their Wagyu Striploin with harissa… divine! Also, I was pleasantly surprised…
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta with Vanilla Cream
Silky vanilla cream and fresh passion fruit coulis make Passion Fruit Panna Cotta with Vanilla Cream a chilled Italian dessert with smooth texture and bright flavour.
Beef Bollito
A pot filled with slow-simmered beef, sweet vegetables, and a warm, savoury broth makes Beef Bollito a comforting dish for cold evenings.
Crème Brûlée
The caramel crack on top of this Crème Brûlée is unbelievably satisfying. Smooth and creamy vanilla custard makes every spoonful rich and indulgent.
Roasted Chicken with Potatoes (Pollo al Forno con Patate)
The holidays can be busy, but Roasted Chicken with Potatoes (Pollo al Forno con Patate) keeps things simple, one pan, a few ingredients, and the flavour of home.
BOEUF BOURGUIGNON
Our May 2012 Daring Cooks’ hostess was Fabi of fabsfood. Fabi challenged us to make Boeuf Bourguignon, a classic French stew originating from the Burgundy region of France. The last time I have eaten bœuf bourguignon I was in Paris… 10 years ago. I remember it so well, it feels like yesterday. My husband and…
