Rustic ricotta and pumpkin pie, sweet and savoury
An autumn savoury pie with a crisp puff pastry shell and a creamy filling of ricotta and roasted pumpkin, scented with rosemary and parmesan.
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Fluffy savoury muffins with ham and cheese
Soft savoury muffins with cooked ham, parmesan and milk: ready in forty minutes and perfect for drinks, buffets and lunchboxes.
Baked supplì, crisp outside and stringy inside
Baked Roman supplì with tomato rice and a mozzarella heart: a golden crunchy crust and a filling that stretches, with no deep frying at all.
Crispy sweetcorn fritters with guacamole
Golden pan-fried sweetcorn fritters, crisp outside and soft inside, served with a creamy guacamole of avocado, lime and coriander. Perfect for sharing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ensaladilla rusa, the Spanish potato salad
Spanish ensaladilla rusa with potatoes, carrot, tuna, eggs and mayonnaise: a creamy cold salad, a classic summer tapa you can make ahead.