I think the title says it all. I wish I had made pictures when my mom had her first taste of this toast, sometimes pictures speak louder than words. I don’t think I can get across how divine this tasted in my writing. You are going to have to try this recipe for yourself.This is an…
Tag: pecorino
J is for Joy of Italian Cheeses
What’s a month of Italian cuisine posts, without one on the fabulous cheeses the country produces? Here are my favourites: Pecorino My personal favourite is, and forever will be, Pecorino cheese. Made of sheep’s milk (hence the name, as pecora is Italian for sheep), there are several regional versions. The Pecorino Romano is most popular outside…
Penne N’ Cheese with Brussels Sprouts
I’m going to be honest here. I’ve never actually had the famous American Mac N’ Cheese. Which isn’t really a weird thing since I’m Dutch and there’s lots of people here that have never had it nor heard of it. But as someone who has been quite obsessed with the US and its traditional cooking…
Pasta with Peas and Bacon
Pasta. The greatness of pasta cannot be put into words. It is one of the most versatile ingredients, with many different shapes and forms. You can either use it in complex and luxurious dishes, or just use it simple but flavourful ones. This recipe is one of the latter. Pasta with peas and bacon. I…
The Making of Jam
So it has come to my attention that there is this kind of wooly, gray image hanging around jam making. Which I find to be completely incorrect. There is so much you can do with jam, and the jam variations are endless. To me, that actually makes it quite contemporary. By using new ingredients, or adding…
Basil and Oil 