Orange Cardamon Ricotta Figs
My recent food haul Waitrose & Partners included these gorgeous figs which I stuffed with ricotta, orange, cardamom and pistachios creating the perfect summer dessert or appetizer. It’s an easy and quick...
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Cured Red Snapper with Coconut Sauce and Lime Foam
How to prepare the snapper: Combine whiskey, sugar and salt to marinate the snapper. Nicely rub the snapper with the curing mix and keep in the fridge for 2 hours....
Russian Flatbread with Unagi and Cheese
You want an easy and delicious dish?! I’ve got something for you! But you’ll have to use a little bit of fire! How to make Flat bread (we call it “tetyorka”): Mix...
Prawns and Chickpeas Fettuccine
This delicious recipe was submitted by Francesco Acquaviva, Head Chef at Social by Heinz Beck, an fantastic restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria in Dubai. How to Make the Pasta Dough:...
Pancakes with Crab and Arugula
How to Prepare the Dough: Mix the egg with sugar and salt, add sifted flour and milk – stir with a whisk. Add baking powder, melted butter and vegetable. Mix...
Ghormeh Sabzi
Ghormeh Sabzi is a Persian classic! This hearty lamb stew is packed with herbs, giving it a multifaceted flavour. Time: Prep: 30 min Cook: 2h 30 min Total: 3h How...
Loobia Polo
Loobia Polo is a Persian rice dish with tender lamb and green beans. For this dish you first prepare the sauce for the rice, then parboil the rice and finally...
Fesenjoon (Fesenjān)
Fesenjoon Stew is a rich Persian pomegranate walnut stew! It has a sweet and sour flavour and makes the perfect comfort food for the colder months! It can also be...
Scarlet Prawn Soup (Carabineiro Soup)
The carabineiro, or scarlet prawn, is a big prawn, both in size and in flavor. Found in warmer Portuguese coastal waters, the carabineiro’s sweet flavor and delicate texture make it highly sought for as...
Traditional Romanian Pig’s Alms (Pomana Porcului)
You can always count on Romanians to offer rich and hearty meals that easily count as comfort food. Some of the most symbolic meals are prepared during winter time. One...
Traditional Romanian Pork Greaves and Lard
Pork greaves and lard are traditional Romanian foods that are traditionally prepared prior to the holiday season and then eaten pretty much throughout the year. It is fairly easy to...
Mititei (Mici)
One of the benefits of making this dish at home is that you have total control over what goes in it. Mici is what I consider to be a ‘social’...