Japanese Green Tea Tiramisu Recipe

The perfect fancy-pants dinner dessert - dramatic looking but easy to do! What you’ll need: ·       3 Egg yolks ·       1/3 cup white castor sugar ·       250gms Mascarpone cheese/unsalted cream cheese ·       1 cup heavy cream ·       1 tsp vanilla extract ·       1 tsp Cointreau, or any orange flavoured...

Watermelon and Goat's Cheese Salad

Tartare 1 cup watermelon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 cup yellow tomato, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 cups arugula, chopped 8 Basil leaves, torn Pinch sea salt 8 coarse grinds black pepper 2 Tbs olive oil 2 Tbs lemon juice Toss all ingredients togethe...

Focaccia, Paris Style. By Gontran Cherrier

Ingredients:     * 1 cup wheat flour     * One teaspoon of dry bakers’ yeast     * 3/4 cup lukewarm water (to dilute the yeast)     * One slightly heaped teaspoon of salt (to mix into the flour)     * Olive oil, fresh oregano, Nice olives and sea salt (to tast...

Simple Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 ciabatta loaf/french loaf/ordinary bread, cut in thin slices 1 peeled clove of garlic, rub it in a little salt Extra virgin olive oil Topping: Ripe red plum tomatoes A bunch of basil leaves A few drops extra virgin olive oil Rock salt Fresh black pepper Method: Put tomatoes in boiling water, take out as the skin peels. Cool. Peel the skin and chop. Pre-heat oven for about 10 minutes. Place the slices...

Book > Breakfast, Lunch, Tea - The many little meals of Rose Bakery.

The very unassuming cover opens into a delightful picture cookbook from the Rose Bakery, Paris. The very english Rose Carrarini married the very French Jean-Charles moved to Paris to set up Rose Bakery. They enjoy a loyal following are on the list of must visit while in Paris. ...

Chocolate Mousse

Preparation time is about 2 hours. Takes only 10 minutes to make. Ingredients 165g/6oz dark chocolate, minimum 70% cocoa solids, finely chopped 8 free-range eggs, whites only 4 tsp castor sugar Fresh Lemon Juice Method 1. Place the chocolate in a large bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the surface of the water) and leave to melt over a low heat. Turn...

Spiced Sugar

Makes 1kg of sugar 3 fresh bay leaves finely grated zest of 2 oranges finely grated zest of 2 lemons 6 whole cloves ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 10 gratings of whole nutmeg 1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways 1kg unrefined caster sugar "What’s mad about this is that, even though all of these spices and flavours are so pungent on their own, they actually taste like tutti frutti sweets when together. You can use this sugar...

Roasted cauliflower with cumin, coriander and almonds

1 head of cauliflower, outer green leaves removed, broken into florets sea salt olive oil a knob of butter 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1-2 dried red chillies a handful of blanched almonds, smashed zest and juice of 1 lemon "When most people think of ways to cook cauliflower they will come up with either boiling or gratinating - I'm sure this is the same for you. It may seem strange, but cauliflower...

Pesto (serves 4)

½ a clove of garlic, chopped sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 good handfuls of fresh basil, leaves picked and chopped a handful of pine nuts, very lightly toasted a good handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese extra virgin olive oil optional a small squeeze of lemon juice "First I’m going to show you an easy recipe for making pesto and then I’ll give you some ideas on how best to use it, instead of just...

Homemade Tomato Ketchup

• 1 large red onion, peeled and roughly chopped • ½ a bulb of fennel, trimmed and roughly chopped • 1 stick of celery, trimmed and roughly chopped • olive oil • a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced • ½ a fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped • a bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks chopped • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds • 2 cloves • 1 teaspoon...

Grilled Herb Shrimp (Serves 6)

3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium yellow onion, small-diced 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup good olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled (tails left on) and deveined Combine the garlic, onion, parsley, basil, mustards, salt, pepper, olive...

Chicken liver parfait (serves 8-10)

2 x 250g packs of butter a small bunch of fresh sage, leaves picked olive oil 2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped a small bunch of fresh thyme, leaves picked 1kg chicken livers, preferably free-range or organic, trimmed sea salt and freshly ground black pepper a small wineglass of brandy mixed fresh bread, to serve Parfait is basically a silky smooth pate. You can buy...

Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs (serves 2)

30g butter, plus a little extra for spreading 6 large free-range or organic eggs 2 slices sourdough or crusty white bread, griddled or toasted sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices of smoked salmon 1 lemon, quartered Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a moderate heat until it’s foaming. Whisk the eggs in a bowl and add to the saucepan. Stir the eggs continuously with something flexible like a spatula...

Cinnamon Chocolate Fudge

Butter for greasing the pan 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 pound (about 2 cups) bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate chips (recommended: Ghiradelli) *see Cook’s Note 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature Kosher or flake salt (optional) Butter the bottom and sides of an 8-by-8-inch baking pan. Line the pan with...

The Full English (serves 2)

Ingredients: 6 good-quality pork and leek sausages 4 field mushrooms, wiped 2 small tomatoes – scored on top 250g smoked dry cured back bacon 170g black pudding, sliced 1 x 420g can of baked beans 2 knobs of butter 6 eggs, preferably free-range or organic, cracked into a bowl and beaten sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ a loaf of thick-sliced bread, for toasting Preheat the grill to high. Set the oven to its...

Tequila Chicken

1/2 cup gold tequila 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes) 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeño pepper (1 pepper seeded) 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder,...

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip (Makes 2 cups)

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (8 tomatoes) 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup good mayonnaise 10 dashes Tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts) Purée the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal...

The Gastronomy of Marriage

“First-time memoirist Maisto turns out a subtle valentine to cooking and New York City life in this chronicle of two foodies in love.” — Publisher’s Weekly “Foodies who have also navigated a valuable and deepening relationship fraught with eating concerns will especially enjoy this story of passions of the heart and table, filled with glorious descriptions of meals and the couple's special recipes.” — Book Reporter You'll...

Juju's Hot Tea

A great cocktail: Infuse a green tea bag in 250 ml boiling water, then mix in 1tsp of white sugar, add 1 tsp honey, 75ml gin, 25ml brandy. Add two large disks of fresh lime. Leave for 2 mins, then strain and pour in a teacup. (Via Swapan's Shot. Picture courtesy Indulge ciga...

How to make the perfect rice

1. Remove Excess Starch: Put rice in a deep bowl, run cold tap water over it. Once the bowl is full of water, use your fingers to swish the rice around. The water will start getting murky. Now gently pour this water out. Repeat this process till the water is mostly clear. This will take at least 4-5 washes. 2. Let it stand in water: Now fill it up one last time. Don't wash the rice again. Just leave it in there, covered...

Caramel Truffles

Caramel truffles: Makes 34 (11 g each): 100 g sugar 20 g butter at room temperature 125 g cream 142,5 g dark chocolate, chopped 85 g milk chocolate, chopped Cocoa Caramelize sugar with a bit of water. Add the butter then the warm cream. In a bowl, pour the toffee over the chocolate and stir until creamy. Cover the bowl with wrap film and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Put the cocoa on a plate. With...

New Orleans Bread Pudding

IngredientsPudding: 1/4  cup  raisins 2  tablespoons  Bourbon 1 1/4  cups  2% reduced-fat milk 1/2  cup  sugar 1  tablespoon  vanilla extract 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamon 1/4  teaspoon  ground...

Aloo Posto (Potatoes, Bengali Style)

Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp mustard oil1kg/2lb potatoes, peeled and diced into 1cm/½in cubes ½ tsp dried turmeric½ tsp red chilli powdersalt to taste For the tempering:1 tsp vegetable oil2 tsp five spice mix (panchphoran)1 green chilli finely chopped1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped Method: 1. In a wide non-stick pan, heat the oil to a medium-high heat and add the potatoes. 2. Sauté the potatoes until they are nearly cooked....

Kuhelee's yummy Green Chutney

Ingredients for Chutni: * lots of tender kadi patta* some dhania* some pudina* mirchi - according to how hot you want it to be* adrak - ditto* onion* curd - this can be mixed in later too, because this is what will make the chutni go sour quickly* salt* sugar Note: * you can put in kakdi as well, to give more bulk to the chutni without contributing too much to the taste* you may add some sev to add colour, taste and...

Pure and Simple Vegetarian Cooking

I saw this book at crossword and was charmed by the simple, elegant way the book was laid out - the pictures, the instructions, the way the food was presented. I had to buy it. I've been trying a dish everyday. Will post pics of them soon...

Passion Fruit Parfait

Prep time: about 45 minutes, plus 4 hours of freezing Ingredients (serves 4): Passion Fruit Parfait 1 vanilla pod 3 large egg yolks 50 g sugar 2 passion fruit 4 tbsp meringue crumbs (about the size of a hazelnut, possibly extra for sprinkling on top) 200 g whipping cream Reduction 400 ml red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon) 50-75 g sugar 1 organic orange 1 piece of fresh ginger (about 1 cm/0.5 inch)) 1/2 cinnamon...

Jack's really small kitchen.

Click through the link to see more pics from his kitchen. He chooses his cutlery with care, buys limited things, and uses his chopping board over the sink to serve as a dining table. ...

How to Defrost Frozen Meat

Thawing Frozen Meats (and no, leaving it on the counter isn't one of them!): The absolute best way to thaw frozen meats is by leaving it in the fridge until it's completely thawed. If you're crunched for time, take the meat out of it's package, put it on a plate, and place it under cool RUNNING water. This carries away any bacteria that is already present or that grows on the surface of the meat and gently thaws the meat in about 20 minutes (for small cuts) or an hour or two (for large cuts). You can also safely thaw meat...

How Long Can You Leave Cooked Food Unrefrigerated?

Leaving Food at Room Temperature: Four Hours Four hours is a good rule of thumb for most buffet foods. After four hours, the potential for you to get sick from eating food left at room temperature increases drastically. If you're throwing a party and afraid you might forget, try setting a timer to remind yourself when four hours is up. Ice cream and other frozen foods are of course another story - try putting those back in a little sooner! (Source: thekitchn.co...

How to blanch asparagus.

Don't try this with really thick spears - use the thinnest, freshest ones you can find. Put a kettle of water on the stove to boil. Wash the asparagus spears. Trim the dried or hard ends off the bottom of the spears and lay them in a thin layer in a glass baking dish. When the water comes to a boil, pour over the spears and let them sit for 3-5 minutes. Pull out a spear and test it after a couple minutes - it's easy to check for your preferred texture. When they are crisp-tender pour off the water and salt lightly. Serve...

How to peel ginger.

Begin by cutting off the amount of ginger you need and then trimming it of any small nubs so that you have a relatively uniform piece to work with. Then, hold the ginger in one hand and use the tip of your spoon to scrape off the peel. You’ll find it comes off very easily and that you get a smoother, more uniform end result than when you use a knife or vegetable peeler. (Source: thekitchn.co...

How to hard boil an egg.

• First place the eggs in a small sauce pan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. • Bring to a boil over medium high heat. • Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let sit for exactly 12 minutes. • Rinse with cold water until the eggs are cool. The whites will be light and tender, not rubbery, and the yellows will be bright and creamy, not greenish and powdery. Perfect for egg salad, deviled eggs or just a nice little snack. (Source: thekitchn.co...

Food Habits around the world

Germany: The Melander family of Bargteheide Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07 Favorite foods: fried potatoes with onions, bacon and herring, fried noodles with eggs and cheese, pizza, vanilla pudding United States: The Revis family of North Carolina Food expenditure for one week: $341.98 Favorite foods : Spaghetti, potatoes, sesame...

How to boil potatoes in 2 minutes

I'm pretty excited about this! I learnt that you can boil potatoes in 2 minutes. No more waiting endlessly (and anxiously) in front of the cooker. Or put off making the vegetable because of the time it takes to cook. Just peel, cut, cover (not immerse) with water and microwave for 2 minutes. Voila perfect potatoe...

Luxury Cooking

Pot à la Fissler and Harrods: timeless luxury for £100,000 Fissler, the leader on the German market for premium cookware, is setting new standards of luxury with a unique product: a pot adorned with gold and diamonds from Fissler will be presented to the exclusive clientele of the London department store Harrods from the 10th of September until the 20th of October. This true gem will be exclusively produced to order and will cost £100,000. Technically, the diamond pot is based on a saucepan of 28 cm in diameter from the successful...

Beautiful Food

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