As a teacher, I always try give my little students a surprise for our last lesson of the year together. I have made cakes, cupcakes and chocolate brownies, all proving to be greatly appreciated, but very crumbly and messy. This year I made cookies, but not just ANY cookies. I wanted these cookies to be [...]
Tomato, onion, mozzarella and basil tower
Bring a touch of architectural design to the simple side salad. Method Slice up 2 or 3 tomotoes, an onion and a few pieces of mozzarella cheese. Build your tower in the following order, Tomato slice Mozzarella slice Onion slice Basil or rocket Repeat until you have about 3 layers Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and [...]
Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle
Ingredients 400 grams wild mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 lemon, juiced 455 grams tagliatelle A small handful grated Parmesan/Pecorino 1 handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped 55 grams butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small handful thinly diced chives 1 or two dried red chilies, very finely chopped Method [...]
An ode to salmon roses
If you are anything like me, salmon roses are at the zenith of the sushi sphere. My impression of a sushi restaurant or take out is heavily dependent on these dexterously rolled rosettes and they are always left on my plate until last, to be savored and to hopefully multiply! I have come to realise, [...]