Savory cheese cake
I fell in love with this savory cheese cake at first sight. I found it on the delightful blog Carlotta e il Bassotto, which has inspired me several times (stuffed zucchini flowers and the beautiful phyllo pasta breadsticks are just 2 examples). The author is…
Velvety pumpkin soup
This velvety pumpkin soup is a great alternative to the pumpkin soup I published last year. Without taking anything away from cauliflower that has dominated our table for a few winters (have you ever tried baked cauliflower or cauliflower steaks?), since last year I have…
Gourgères – delicious cheese puffs
The gourgères are, for me, the French version of our beloved Brazilian pão de queljo. They are not the same, but they are very tasty the same. I had seen this recipe on Saveur and I have prepared it several times. Each time I have…
Crusted salmon
Crusted salmon is a classic, I have prepared it several times over the years. But this one has the extra ingredient that, in my opinion, makes a lot of difference. The robiola cheese. Wisely mixed with chives, it gives this combination (salmon and puff pastry),…
Pine cone cheese appetizer
I had been keeping an eye on these pine cone cheese appetizer for a few years. They were always on my first list of appetizers to do for Christmas, but then, if it happens to you like me, if you have a list of 20…
Crunchy breadsticks with herbs and phyllo pastry
Ever since I saw these crunchy breadsticks I couldn’t wait to try them. And the wait was rewarded. I saw them at Carlotta e i bassotto, a blog who inspired me several times (like stuffed zucchini flowers). It is a fantastic recipe. Very easy to…
Salmon with light teriaki sauce
This salmon with light teriaki sauce made it to our list of recipes with salmon. I don’t know which one we like best, let’s say that we alternate with periods in which we prepare almost only the salmon with bread crust, and then fix ourselves…
Zucchini and cheese soufflé
This zucchini and cheese souffle is easy to make and delicious. I had this recipe set aside for some time, and I finally tried it. I liked it so much that I’ve already prepared it three times lately. I had put aside this recipe that…
Ricotta cheese soup
A ricotta cheese soup? I love ricotta cheese and I had never heard of it. The reason behind my blog and my desire to cook is my curiosity. Watching the Cracco series (Dinner Club), during an episode where he was in Maremma, they talked about…
Pumpkin and feta cheese
Pumpkin and feta cheese, my craze this fall. With the usual seasonal cauliflower and broccoli on hold, I’m delighting our palate with this new, unusual yet delicious pairing. The pumpkin sweet taste goes perfectly with the acidity of the feta cheese, and I assure you…
