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...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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...
Thursday, April 01, 2010
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.
...
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Chocolate Mousse
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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...
Friday, February 12, 2010
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...
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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...
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