Friday 22 November 2013

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA AND CHESTNUTS


Alright, those who make fun of brussels sprouts, you may stop now. A lot of people wrinkle their noses at these Lilliputian cabbages but still eat them nevertheless. Brussels sprouts are now officially a trendy vegetable. They always appear at the celebratory table for some reason; they are delicious. 


Tuesday 19 November 2013

APRICOT AND ALMOND STUFFING


This is the stuff that great turkeys are made of. The debates are numerous, sometimes big and at times heated. What stuffing goes in the turkey? There are a million and one ideas but not all are good, unfortunately.

Wednesday 13 November 2013

MAPO TOFU


If you are not a tofu lover, this dish will turn you into one. It was love at first taste for me.


Wednesday 6 November 2013

PAN DE BACON


To some people, bacon is a powerful word. It elicits a strong response when it is heard. It evokes a strong emotion when it is said, pausing briefly, making a mental drumroll, before letting the word cascade with a heavy breath.