Homemade scialatielli, Neapolitan pasta with milk and basil
Homemade scialatielli from Naples, made with semolina, milk, pecorino and basil: a short, thick fresh pasta with a rough surface that grips every sauce.
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Galette complète, the Breton buckwheat crepe with ham and egg
The classic Breton galette complète: a thin buckwheat crepe with crisp lacy edges, filled with cooked ham, melting cheese and an egg with a soft runny yolk.
Baked ricotta and spinach balls, soft inside and golden
Vegetarian ricotta and spinach balls baked in the oven: soft in the middle, golden and crisp outside, ready in a little over half an hour with no frying.
Rustic ricotta and spinach pie, creamy and golden
A rustic savoury pie with a crisp puff pastry shell and a soft ricotta and spinach filling, seasoned with parmesan and a grating of nutmeg.
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.
Stuffed potato roll with courgettes and ham
A potato dough spread on baking paper and filled with grilled courgettes, cooked ham and melting cheese, then rolled up and baked until golden.
Savoury french toast with ham and melting cheese
A savoury french toast filled with cooked ham and cheese, dipped in a batter of eggs, milk and parmesan that fries into a crisp golden crust.
Tartiflette, the alpine potato, bacon and reblochon gratin
Savoyard tartiflette with potatoes browned in the bacon fat, softened onions, a splash of white wine and a whole reblochon melting over the top.
Savoury potato crumble with ham and melting cheese
A savoury crumble made with grated boiled potatoes, flour and cold butter, filled with cooked ham and melting cheese and baked until deeply golden.
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.
Classic Vinaigrette, the Emulsion for Dressing Salad
Homemade vinaigrette with olive oil, vinegar, and mustard: a balanced emulsion in 5 minutes, the base for dressing salads, vegetables, and cold dishes.
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.