Italian
Spagetti Cacio e Pepe and The Secret Garden of Oranges
Wandering through this treasure trove, I also cannot resist the finely hand ground pistachio cream subtly combined with a fresh hard ...
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Marinated Artichoke, Buffalo Mozzarella (or Burrata) and Rucola Salad with a Fresh Orange Balsamic Drizzle
Friday fix from Sandy!! Burnt out from a long week - don't you just fancy pouring yourself a glass of wine and within minutes assembling this luscious, quick fix salad. It’s simple and this is the one of the few times I will tell you to make your life easy by buying ready bottled artichokes. #salad #recipe #Italian
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Taleggio Potato Cake (Tortino di Patate al Taleggio)
This is the first recipe from my week in the kitchens of LUCCA - Villa Rosa Kempinski's very own slice of Italy. Cooking up a storm with Chef ...
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Fuga Italiano di Sandy
Considering I already have an alarming weakness for anything remotely Italian, it wasn’t exactly a tough week spent in a world class hotel ...
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White Chocolate Pannacottas with an Orange Coulis and a Chocolate Sauce
I’ve brought this beautiful dessert up to date by amping up the different flavor levels. The orange coulis and the chocolate sauce is visually stunning as well as creating a play on taste sensations. This is one sexy dessert.
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Baby Gems Stuffed with a Sauteed Fragrant Leek, Pearl Barley, Mushroom and Feta Filling
Baby gems are cross between a small pumpkin and a zucchini. They are a size of a cannonball, hence the nickname: cannonball squash. I feel ...
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Smoked Panncetta and Porcini Risotto with a Sage and Almond Pesto Swirl
Making a perfect creamy buttery risotto requires a few simple rituals. Patience, to start. The well-timed adding of exceptionally well-made stock, ...
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