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In Januray 2017 during my trip to the Philippines, I tasted some outstanding vegan spring rolls at the Tao farm in Palawan island. I even helped rolling them and chef Ann gave me her ultimate roasted peanut sauce recipe that Continue reading Vegan spring rolls with plantain and purslane, ultimate roasted peanut sauce
You probably know the usual ham and cheese omelet, or the mushroom one. But have you ever heard about eggplant omelet? Eggplant and eggs go very well together. Maybe that’s the reason why we call it eggplant? Who knows! In Continue reading Tortang talong, filipino eggplant omelet
This is an Italian specialty, from Rome particularly (carciofi alla giudia). Italians are artichoke lovers. Simply deep fried and served hot with a pinch of “fleur de sel”, it is a great and very-easy-to-make starter. I just love it! You Continue reading Deep fried artichoke
It’s Guy Savoy’s most famous dish (French top chef). And I am so lucky because it’s one of my mother-in-law’s famous dish too! 🙂 They love artichoke so much in Italy, and of course, they are pretty good at cooking Continue reading Artichoke cream soup
Baccalà alla veronese is a typical dish from the Verona area made of dried cod stewed in a white wine sauce. It is traditionally served with the famous polenta made of corn semolina. Here is a family recipe from my Continue reading Baccalà alla veronese (Verona style cod)
Here is an authentic family recipe, the real Italian polenta (corn semolina), specialty from the North of Italy. Of course, as all grand-mothers’ recipes, there should be no measures nor weights of ingredients. You should feel the polenta! And experience, Continue reading La polenta della nonna
That is a very simple and completely addictive sweet that will make you go nuts! It is great as a present, to decorate your cakes and desserts, or to make your own praline. You just have to mix them in Continue reading Caramelized hazelnuts and almonds, homemade praline
Here is a very simple and versatile recipe to use your vegetables and legumes leftovers. Mix them with some seasoning and here you go: a tasty spread on a toast with some salad and you have a light and healthy Continue reading Summer vegetables and beans spread
Here is a very simple little recipe: you just have to replace basil from classic green pesto “alla genovese” with sun dried tomatoes. You can have it with pasta, the classic way, or spread it on toasts. In a jar Continue reading Red pesto
This is my Ivorian friend Ruth’s recipe, and I love it! It reminds me the Filipino dish kare-kare made with peanut butter too. It’s comfort food. You’re gonna love this thick, generous, rich and finger-licking delicious peanut butter sauce! You Continue reading Ruth’s oxtail in peanut butter sauce