People from Tuscany are well known for being practical and doing things their way. Instead of mixing eggs and flour, roll the dough, make the filling, shape it, and seal it to make it into a ravioli, someone came up with the idea: why hide this beautiful filling of ricotta and spinach in […]
Bake this rich, buttery brioche bread for your kids, friends or a family weekend. You dont own a mixer, it doesn’t really matter. Mixing by hand is really simple. Start mixing the ingredients with a spoo, then continue on your counter top by hand until you obtain a smooth elastic ball of dough. The […]
Grab a few fat stalks of Rhubarb at the farmers’ market or at the grocery store before the season is over and treat yourself to something delicious and easy to make! a secret ingredient gives a unique kick to the crisp. Here’s the recipe of the Delicious Apple-Rhubarb Crisp : ) photos coco zordan […]
Monday was my husband’s birthday and he asked me for a cake with chocolate and pears. I went through my mom’s recipes and I found this delicious recipe I had forgotten about. It’s quite easy but the result is really sophisticated (thanks to the amaretti flavor) and just amazing! it gets even better after […]
You can use sourdough starter straight from the jar for a quick batch of pancakes. But if you want something a bit fluffier, this recipe for sourdough pancakes does the trick. They are quick and simple and pretty tasty, and a great way to use up extra starter. Any type […]
Also this year this dish was the perfect choice for the Holidays: it’s easy to make, affordable, and can be prepared several days in advance, which is always helpful this time of year. As usual my husband was on charge for making the Gravlax, which is a Nordic dish consisting of raw […]
I took this recipe from a french website called Chic Chic Chocolat, really a great source of inspiration. This dessert “Le Gâteau Magique aux Myrtilles et au Citron” is incredible! It’s deliciously light, the blueberries are juicy and the cake looks so cool with 3 different layers … take advantage of the blueberries still in season […]
Stuffed zucchini are a wonderful main dish in the summer months, and these, which have a ham filling, will also work for an elegant meal. I usually use the round zucchini, but also the regular ones, easier to find year-round, can be used. For vegetarians: you can eliminate the ham […]
Crepes are easier to make than you think and are so rewarding! These French street-food staples can be dressed up with sweet or savory toppings and any number of flavorful fillings. Here’s my friend Anne Marie’s recipe for basic salées and sucrées crepes. photos coco zordan
Potato gnocchi are one of the easier types of ‘pasta’ to make at home and are most definitely worth the effort. The ones that you find in the stores are,well … hardly worth eating—especially after you’ve tried the real thing. The best homemade potato gnocchi are light and really do taste […]