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Also known as risotto giallo (literally “yellow risotto”) or risotto alla Milanese, this very simple dish is one of the most famous symbols of Milan. As it’s common for any risotto, Italians most often eat it as a piatto unico, the only and main course of a meal; it is not unusual, however, to...

Ingredients for Meatballs: 500gms lamb mince 100gm diced haloumi 1 onion diced 2 cloves grated garlic 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cummin 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 cup chopped mint 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 beaten egg Ingredients for Sauce: 3 tomatoes 2 cups seedless grapes 2 (or more or...

Ingredients 12 oz minced bacon 1 onion 2 oz bread crumbs 1 egg 1/4 pt bacon stock mixed herbs grated nutmeg pepper golden breadcrumbs. butter. Method Line a 1lb loaf tin with butter and golden breadcrumbs. Mix all the other ingredients together. Spoon into the prepared loaf tin. Cover with foil...

:chef: Ingredients 2 tbsp melted butter 1/2 cup brewed coffee 1 cup 100% Maple syrup (non-GMO, Organic) 1 tbsp Amaretto :chef: Instructions Mix ingredients thoroughly in stainless steel mixing bowl Taste. Add extra amounts of any ingredient to achieve a better taste Chill in refrigerator...

Serves 2, Preparation time 15 mins, Cooking time 45-50 mins Carnaroli rice, 180 g a tablespoon of lard (keep a little aside to grease the baking tin) 6 or 7 leaves of savoy cabbage salt and black pepper to taste 60 g mozzarella Method Bring a saucepan full of salted water to the boil, pour...

I’ve made sushi before, but this Is the first time I’ve also prepared the fish. I decided to use brown rice to provide a contrast to the usual white color of the fish. The downside of that decision was that brown rice takes longer to cook, and I found that it wasn’t as sticky as white rice. But...

Salmon in banana and chilli sauce Ingredients (to serve 2) 1 medium onion, chopped finely 1 thumb of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped finely 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped finely 2 birds eye chillis, chopped finely (optionally remove seeds & pith) 300ml banana juice 1 tbsp tomato...

I can't think of a catchier name. For the roasted bit: 1 squash (I used carnival squash) cut into slices about 1.5 cm thick 1.5 red onion cut into six wedges Half a head of garlic. Cloves separated, skin left on. Salt, pepper, chilli flakes. Rapeseed oil to roast. Put everything in oven...

Roquefort and spinach is a lovely combination. I added some toasted almonds and soaked raisins for a slightly middle Eastern twist. Soaking the raisins in Martini adds a bittersweet herbal note - but you could use a different aromatic alcohol or orange juice. Use a loose bottom tart tin...

Pasta 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more as needed 2 eggs 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1/2 pound fresh spinach, blanched, cooled slightly, squeezed very dry and finely chopped 3 large cloves garlic, very finely chopped, preferably microplane grated 1/2 tsp Salt water if needed Sauce 3 medium leeks 3...

Serves 2, Preparation time 5 mins, Cooking time 20 mins 2 fresh fennels 2 tablespoons powder turmeric 40 g. grated Pecorino cheese Extra Virgin olive oil (Evoo) to taste a pinch of ground black pepper a pinch of salt (optional) Method Wash the fennel well and dry it with a kitchen towel...

We make this as a side when we make standing rib roast (prime rib) Courtesy Emeril Lagasse "Emeril's Creole Christmas" Ingredients 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 Cups thinly sliced yellow onion 2 tsp salt 1/4 plus 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 lb assorted mushrooms...

Ingredients 50g white sesame seeds 25g black sesame seeds 50g chopped nuts of your choice 25g dried red fruit (your choice but it must be dried) 75g brown rice syrup 45g water (aka 3tbsp!) pinch of salt Method First of all prepare your area with some greaseproof/non-stick paper, a rolling pin...

We have made this several times, though not recently, and really like it. I'll have to look back for a picture. It freezes very well. Also, it can be made vegan by substituting tofu for the chicken and gluten-free tamari for the fish sauce, vegetable broth for chicken stock. Ingredients 3...

Ingredients [Use either imperial or metric measures throughout.] The zest of 5 -6 limes 5 fluid oz (150ml) freshly squeazed lime juice 5 fluid oz (150ml) water 5 oz (150g) sugar [Or measure the volume of lime juice and use equal quantities of water and sugar.] A large bunch of basil Method Put...

Pomegranate possets with lemon and pistachio biscotti Serves 4-6 Ingredients Posset 180ml pomegranate juice 600ml double cream 135g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Zest of ½ lemon Biscotti 250g plain flour 1 tbsp baking powder 250g caster sugar 110g pistachios Zest of ½ lemon 2 eggs 1...

This recipe requires some time and agile fingers. Ingredients: 10 to 16 good celery sticks with tops and bottoms trimmed away flaked pre-baked and skin free salmon lemon juice cilantro Procedure: 1) Thin Julienne cut celery sticks long ways obtaining several strips of celery 2) Weave...

NOTE #1 Authenticity - This dish is off of the top of my head. I am NOT trying to make any authentic dish. NOTE #2 I know that some of you are fiercely anti cheese and seafood. Don't try it if the idea offends your culinary sensibilities. To the rest of you - enjoy! EGGPLANT MY WAY EGGPLANT...

This tart uses a whole head of garlic - but don't be alarmed. The slow caramelisation renders the garlic cloves into plump sweet bites. You really need to use a big head of garlic for this and one that has fat cloves. Serve the tart at room temperature with a crisp salad. Ingredients...

Using fat free condensed milk reduces the calories while still highlighting the coconut. Ingredients 14 ounces sweetened flaked coconut 14 ounces fat-free condensed milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 extra large egg whites, at room temperature 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat...