Courgettes stuffed with ricotta, mint and lemon
Baked courgette boats filled with ricotta worked with parmesan, fresh mint and lemon zest, under a breadcrumb topping that turns crisp in the oven.
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Romagna cassoni, pan-cooked flatbreads with greens and cheese
Cassoni from Romagna made with a dough of flour, olive oil and sparkling water, filled with sautéed spinach and melting cheese and cooked in a dry pan until they puff.
Pumpkin and potato bake with no béchamel and a crunchy crust
A pumpkin and potato bake bound with eggs and parmesan instead of béchamel, finished with a crust of breadcrumbs and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Baked aubergines stuffed with rice, a summer one-dish meal
Aubergines filled with half-cooked rice, their own chopped flesh, cherry tomatoes and parmesan: the rice finishes cooking inside the shells and soaks up all the flavour.
Caprese salad with tomato, mozzarella and basil
Caprese salad with tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil: a fresh and simple starter, ready in minutes, with all the colors and flavors of summer.
Crème Anglaise (Vanilla Custard Sauce), Smooth and Silky
Homemade crème anglaise with milk, egg yolks, and vanilla: a smooth, silky vanilla custard sauce cooked over low heat, perfect for desserts and cakes.
Velouté Sauce, the Silky French Mother Sauce
Homemade velouté sauce: a pale blond roux loosened with hot stock for a smooth, silky base, perfect for veloutés, gratins, and mains in sauce.
Classic Béarnaise Sauce with Tarragon
Homemade béarnaise sauce: an emulsion of egg yolks and butter scented with shallots, vinegar, and tarragon, the French sauce that's perfect for meat and steak.
Cold pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and olives
A summer cold pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives and basil: a light first course you can make ahead, perfect for office lunches and summer picnics.
Creamy Hollandaise Sauce, Smooth and Foolproof
Homemade hollandaise sauce with egg yolks, butter, and lemon: velvety and stable, the classic base for eggs Benedict, asparagus, and fish.
Spanish potato omelette, soft and classic
Spanish potato omelette with potatoes, eggs and onion: cooked in oil and flipped, soft and juicy inside. The classic Spanish one-dish meal, great cold too.
Summer farro salad with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella
A summer farro salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives and basil: a fresh, light one-dish meal you can make ahead, perfect for lunches, the beach and picnics.