Jul 23rd, 2010
Spaghettini with Shrimps, Courgettes and Tomatoes
I love spaghetti and when they are accompanied with sea-food even more! this is a perfect combination…and very tasty also! for fours: . 400 g of spaghettini (kind of thin spaghetti very used with sea-food) . 300 g of shrimps . 2 medium green cougettes grated with the large grater . 4 tomatoes peeled off without seeds and diced . [...]
Jun 26th, 2010
Gnocchi with courgettes, cherry tomatoes and tuna fish
This is an easy and fast making summer dish, low cost, to eat at the sea…for 4: . 320 g of dried gnocchi (Barilla has packages of 500g) . 4 fresh green cougettes grated (with the large grater) . 20 cherry tomatoes cut in halves . 2 small cans of tuna fish without the oil (at about 140g) . 2 [...]
Jun 23rd, 2010
Homemade Baguettes
I came to know this recipe in a internet short movie from Julia Child with a french boulangère. I’ve tried to do it with satisfatory results…I give you the recipe and also some changings I’ve done according to our taste… . 600 g of wheat flour (I used 300 g of all purpose wheat flour and [...]
Jun 14th, 2010
Zucchini and Saffron Risotto
As the World Cup Championship starts tomorrow for the Brazilian team I decided to make this risotto to pay homage to them (or to the South African team or the Australian’s as it’s all green and yellow like their national flag… . 3 medium green zucchini (courgettes) diced into cubes of 1,5 cm . 1 [...]
Apr 29th, 2010
Rigatoni in Tomatoes, Leek and Codfish sauce
This is a fast preparing recipe and I think that the taste of leek is great with the codfish and tomatoes….(for 4) . 320 to 400 g of rigatoni pasta . 2 leeks (only the white part) sliced . 6 peeled of tomatoes without seeds cut into cubes . 150 g of codfish desalated and unweaved . 1 clove of [...]
Apr 14th, 2010
Bread with herbs
These are soft and spongy little breads… . 500 g of all purpose wheat flour . 25 g of bread yeast . 5 teaspoons of sugar . 2 teaspoons of salt . 4 tbsp of olive oil . 25 g of butter . 150 to 200 ml of tepid milk . some green onion minced (or fresh thyme leaves, or rosemary leaves if [...]
Jan 18th, 2010
Squash Soup with Ginger
This is the squash soup that my mother usually made for us…for me it gives comfort and makes me feel better… . 1 kg of squash peeled off and cut into cubes . 1 potato, peeled off and cut into cubes . 1 onion, finely sliced . 1 clove of garlic . 1 small node of fresh ginger, peeled and [...]
Sep 18th, 2009
Bolognese Ragu
This is a special sauce for tagliatelle, pappardelle, bavette and linguine and also to prepare lasagnas….This is the recipe I often prepare: . 5oo g of minced beef (if it’s easy for you to get it try a mix of beef and veal) . 1 onion chopped . 1 carrot chopped . 1 stick of celery chopped . 1/2 glass [...]
Sep 18th, 2009
Spaghetti with Zucchini and Ricotta
This is fast food! while you cook the spaghetti pasta, you prepare the zucchinis….For 3: . 320 g of spaghetti . 2 green zucchinis grated in the large grater . 1 clove of garlic . salt, pepper ground at the moment, olive oil . leaves of 1 stick of thyme . 2 tbsp of fresh ricotta cheese Bring to boil a great [...]
Sep 12th, 2009
Leak and Potatoes Cream Soup
Ingredients for 4: . 1 tbsp of butter and a trickle of olive oil . 2 leaks (use only the white part) sliced . 1 carrot chopped . 1 thick of celery chopped . 4 or 5 potatoes diced into cubes . 1 litre of good vegetal stock . leaflets of fresh sage Heat a pan and make melt the butter and olive [...]
