Oplatki
How to Make Oplatki: Combine the ingredients and knead for 5-8 minutes. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then knead again. Roll the dough out as thin as possible....
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Biko (Filipino Sticky Rice Cake)
This famous Filipino dessert is an easy to make rice cake often served at fiestas, weddings, and funerals. It is made with glutinous rice and coconut milk with a bittersweet...
Sapin Sapin
Sapin-Sapin is a multi-colored (and multi-flavored) Filipino layered sticky rice cake. This Filipino popular dessert is made of galapong (sticky rice dough) mixed with coconut milk and sugar which is...
Ukrainian Beet Salad (Vinehret)
Vinehret is a healthy and vitamin-rich Ukrainian salad, perfect for fasting. It is very delicious and easy to prepare! If you love beets, you’re going to love this easy and...
Gluten-Free Tiramisu
Tiramisu from the Italian language meaning “cheer me up” so needed right now! I made it gluten and alcohol free. How to Make Gluten Free Ladyfingers: Make a meringue with...
Orange and Almond Fondant (Gluten Free)
How to Make the Fondant: Start by mixing the butter (room temperature) and brown sugar. Add the almond powder then the eggs one by one. Finish with the cornstarch and...
Vegan Panna Cotta with Chia Seeds and Berries
This Swedish interpretation of a classic Italian dish can be your great next vegan breakfast. This recipe is part of a cookbook published by the European Commission that promotes sustainable...
WAGYU OXTAIL, HEIRLOOM CARROTS, PICKLES, NASTURTIUM
Braised Wagyu Oxtail Marinate the oxtail in the red wine for at least 12 hours. Keep turning every couple of hours. Drain the oxtail and reserve the wine. Peel the...
RHUBARB ETON MESS
To make meringues, whisk the egg whites to soft peak, and then gradually add the sugar and whisk till glossy. Add the lemon juice and cornflour. Pipe onto a lined...
RAJASTHANI ROAST RUMP OF LAMB WITH CORN SAUCE
Though this dish is full of Indian flavours the technique of searing the meat and then reducing the sauce is distinctly French in style. The silky corn sauce is common...
Easy Chilli Mussels in White Wine with Garlic Recipe
I’d like to share with you an easy chilli mussels in white wine with garlic recipe. This dish for me always conjures up memories of long summer nights, nights spent...
SEARED TUNA ON PICKLED CUCUMBER RIBBONS
As it goes sometimes in the kitchen, a cocktail party had a bit of an over flow on guests and we needed to prepare some extra items. In the hurry, and with...
TUNA CARPACCIO
Carpaccio Place a 10” X 10” piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil onto plastic wrap. Place a slice of tuna on top...
AIR-DRIED VENISON LOIN WITH FETA-GREEN OLIVE SALAD
Air dried venison or other game meat is considered a specialty throughout winter in many European countries. In order to preserve the meat gained during the short hunting season, for...
Apple & Fennel Juice
Fennel is well-known for its licorice-like flavor and health benefits. Mixing it together with apples, lemon juice and martini results in an incredible drink that you will surely appreciate. This...
ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO BITES WITH REDUCED BALSAMIC
The crisp asparagus is sure to please the lovers of all things green. The salty prosciutto will definitely make the meat lovers smile. The reduced balsamic will satisfy the sweet...
CHIMICHURRI
Steak sauce Argentinean style Some of the best beef comes from Argentina and with it comes one of my favorite steak accompaniment. This thick parsley-olive oil paste is as commonly...
Bearnaise Sauce Recipe
Hollandaise and Bearnaise sauces are, I believe, a couple of the major reasons why many people dine out. They feel that these beautiful rich sauces, the Bearnaise sauce in particular, are...
Beef Carpaccio Recipe with Capers, Parsley and Truffle Oil
Beef carpaccio is a perfect option to serve your guests if you want an impressive first course that will take only seconds to prepare.
CHOCOLATE AND COINTREAU PANNA COTTA WITH RASPBERRY COULIS
This is one of my favourite desserts to prepare when having guests over for dinner as it can be completed entirely on the day before and leaves time to focus...
BEEF CHEEKS WITH PEDRO XIMENEZ
Trim the beef cheeks to neaten them up and remove any sinew and silver skin. Season well. Heat half the olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over high heat....
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
There really is no limit to the variety of truffles you can make with this great little recipe. Treat your guests to different flavoured, sized and textured truffles at your...
BEETROOT RISOTTO AND GORGONZOLA
Put the beetroot through the juicer to obtain the fresh beetroot jus. Gorgonzola Sauce Melt very slowly gorgonzola with the cream on a low heat. Risotto Cook the shallots in...
BEURRE BLANC
I know some people who say “any idiot can cook; it’s the sauces that make the meal!” Of course most of these people are Saucier Chefs and I’ve only heard...