Demi-Glace, the Rich Brown Stock of French Cooking
Homemade demi-glace: roasted bones, vegetables, and wine reduced slowly into a glossy, intense brown stock, the base for the great meat sauces.
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Vitello tonnato, the Piedmontese veal in tuna sauce
Piedmontese vitello tonnato: thin slices of poached, chilled veal coated in a tuna sauce made with tuna, anchovies, capers and egg yolks. A summer classic to serve cold.
Quiche Lorraine, the French savoury tart with lardons
Traditional quiche Lorraine: shortcrust pastry, eggs, cream, milk and smoked lardons, with no cheese as in the original recipe. A French savoury tart to serve warm or at room temperature.
Chicken souvlaki, the Greek yogurt-marinated skewers
Chicken souvlaki: bite-sized pieces marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic and oregano, then skewered and grilled. Tender, fragrant Greek skewers, perfect in summer with tzatziki.
Tender Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, the Traditional Recipe
Tender traditional meatballs in tomato sauce, with ground meat, milk-soaked bread, and parmesan, slowly simmered in a basil tomato sauce.
Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Golden and Crispy
Oven roast chicken with potatoes, lemon, and herbs: golden crispy skin, juicy meat, all cooked in a single tin.
Classic Lasagne Bolognese with Ragù and Béchamel
Classic lasagne bolognese with a slow-cooked meat ragù and creamy béchamel, layered and baked until golden and bubbling.
Bolognese Ragù, the Classic Slow-Cooked Recipe
Classic bolognese ragù with ground meat, soffritto, and slow cooking: thick, fragrant, and perfect for tagliatelle and lasagne.
Homemade Chicken Stock, Clear and Flavorful
Homemade chicken stock with chicken and vegetables: clear, flavorful, and natural. The base for risottos, soups, broths, and tortellini in brodo.
Amatriciana with guanciale, rich and well balanced
A Roman-style amatriciana with crisp guanciale, tomato and Pecorino, full of flavour and well balanced.
Homemade chicken cordon bleu, crisp and melty
Homemade chicken cordon bleu with a crisp coating, cooked ham and melty mozzarella, ideal for a satisfying dinner.
Spaghetti carbonara, creamy and well coated
Spaghetti carbonara with egg yolks, Pecorino and crisp guanciale, rich but balanced and properly creamy.