Tomato Tarte Fine with Puff Pastry and Mustard
Tomato tarte fine: puff pastry spread with mustard, covered with sliced tomatoes and scented with herbs of Provence. A thin, crisp savory tart, perfect in summer.
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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.
Salt-baked sea bass, oven-roasted in a salt crust
Salt-baked sea bass cooked in a coarse salt crust: the flesh stays moist and tasty, scented with lemon and herbs in the belly. A simple, showstopping fish main course.
Classic Italian Crostata with Jam and Crumbly Shortcrust
The classic Italian crostata with crumbly shortcrust pastry and jam: the traditional breakfast bake, simple to make and always perfect.
Cheesy Baked Pasta with Tomato and Mozzarella
Cheesy Italian baked pasta with basil tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan: a comforting first course, perfect to make ahead.
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.
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana, Cheesy and Full of Flavor
Classic eggplant parmigiana with fried eggplant, basil tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked until golden and bubbling.
Roman baked rice-stuffed tomatoes
Roman rice-stuffed tomatoes: the raw rice cooks in the oven inside the tomatoes, soaking up their juice, with potatoes all around. A summer dish, even better cold.
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.
Homemade Choux Pastry for Cream Puffs and Éclairs
Homemade choux pastry with water, milk, butter, flour, and eggs: light and hollow inside. The base for cream puffs, éclairs, profiteroles, and savory gougères.
Baked Eggplant Meatballs, Easy and Full of Flavor
Baked eggplant meatballs that are crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, easy to make and perfect as a vegetarian starter or light dinner.
Classic Italian Sponge Cake, Tall and Fluffy
Classic Italian sponge cake (pan di Spagna) with eggs, sugar, and flour, no baking powder: tall, fluffy, and perfect to fill. The base for layer cakes and trifles.