Did you know that the cedro (citron) turns the usual citrus logic upside down? With lemons or limes we usually enjoy the fragrant zest and avoid the bitter white pith. The cedro, one of the oldest citrus fruits, does exactly the opposite. Its thick white pith is mild, fragrant and completely edible, […]
Category Archives: Mediterranean
This end of winter risotto will surprise you with the very distinct taste of the grumolo salad. The creaminess of the ricotta will smoothen the slightly bitter taste with the salsiccia adding an additional very distinct flavour. As a topping I added bread crumbs, which I gently roasted with fresh […]
Although the days are slowly getting lighter and warmer, the nights are still bitter cold so a hearty ragu served on a plate of pasta is as welcome as a warm hug from a friend. A hearty and deep red ragu with some of the best, that Sicily has to […]
With the blood orange season in full swing, this vibrant coloured salad will bring vitamins and a warm heart to your dinner. I served it with a steak and some nice bread to scoop up the sauces.
Many of you have probably already found and followed online recepies for a pumpkin risotto, so I will spare you the detailed receipe and jump straight into the sensations: With some spare pumpkin (from the amazing pumpkin and chocolate cake I made the other day) and some white wine, I […]
As the days get darker and colder the wish for more warmth rises also in what we eat! This dish is a perfect combination of flavours – each of them well balanced and contributing to a satisfying plate of pasta. I choose to serve this sauce with tagliatelle made with […]
I got inspired by some almonds and sardines and decided to try a new version of pesto by adding some sage. I served this impressive sauce with al dente rigatoni, which was the right choice for this dense flavour. To balance the meal, I quickly made a fresh and crunchy […]
A comforting one-pot dish with many different flavors and textures, which compliment each other to the finest: the sweetness of the white martini compared with the fennel seeds and the texture of the pulpo compared with the mashed potatoes… Heaven on a plate!
I based myself on the delicious galette from Falastin with beetroot and feta and turned it into a version à la provençale with chèvre and a lot of thyme as well as honey from the region. A labour of love which is worth every minute of thought and work. To […]
We found some delicious looking pulpo last weekend at the market in Pernes-les-Fontaines and I could simply not resist the freshness and temptation! I made this receipe up as I went along and was really happy with the overall taste and the balanced flavours … the lemon zest, the taste […]
Are you also having “that kind of Monday”? I certainly am … so I decided to treat myself with some olives…even better, this gorgeous smelling olive sourdough bread. What do you do, when you are having “one of those days”?
I am sure you have seen the craze about the baked feta pasta lately…well, I decided to join…but my way… As you might know, I love Mediterranean food, so I decided to give this famous dish a certain twist. A quick mid-week pasta dish that will leave you surprised
I guess you can’t go more Mediterranean than with this beautiful clementine and almond cake. It is my first experience with muscovado sugar and I like the way the smoky taste is an amazing contrast to the slightly bitter clementine and lemon pulp. The crunchy topping is the perfect contrast […]
This not really a receipe, more a creative moment in my kitchen: A few days ago I cooked some artichokes with lemon until they were both nice and tender. I then drained them while keeping the water I had cooked them in. Tonight I decided to cook some red wheat […]
When life sends you #artichokes … you make #artichokefrittata Thank you @crowdcontainer for having organised these tasty and tender artichokes. I woke up with the desire to fully use these beauties (actually wanted to make pancakes) and just followed my instinct … and here you go … a very tasty […]
For those of you, who are “cacio e pepe lovers” like me, this is a welcome and wintery variation – especially in the peak of the orange season. I was a bit sceptical to change this “sacro santo” from Rome, but my brave move was rewarded with this super tasty […]
An autumn version of the highly loved baklava…great way to use up some apples, which are no longer as crunchy as you wish. I was amazed at how much flavour the first walnuts have – welcome to my home, baklava…! As juicy and sweet as baklava can get…with a touch […]
Just before another summer weekend, I thought I would share the receipe for this flavour-intensive salad with the best that nature has to offer at this moment: ripe and sun-blessed tomatoes, firm zucchinis and sharp basil. This easy to make salad can be kept 1-2 days and is best with […]
Inspired by Ottolenghi, I have made my own version of this delicious starter. I served it with pita bread on the first day and then had it as a salad with green leaves the second day. The aubergine will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days…and they will only […]
Muhammara is a dip made from red pepperoni and walnuts. It is lovely in a cheese sandwich, served with grilled red meet or just as a dip – as I served it the other day. The fava bean mash is a nice contrast to the rather spicy muhammara, which can […]
I was asked for my shakshuka receipe…there are already so many out there, but I must admit, this one did taste very good! As with many receipes, shakshuka tastes the best when you put a lot of love…and what you have in the fridge….into it!
To find land seaweed (or barba di frate in Italian) is a real treat….which I definitely don’t miss out on. This vegetable looks like a mixture of chives and seaweed…comes with quite strong roots, which need to be carefully removed before cooking. Some add anchovies to the mixture, I prefer […]
Inspired by a receipe from “Brunch the Sunday way”, I created this Mediterranean bread, which works well as a snack, an apéro, for brunch and as a side for a green salad. Depending on what you have available (herbs, cheese, flours, seeds), this cake can be totally different every time […]
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