Recipes Archive
(August 2014)

1 August 2014

Raspberry mojito

Ahhh those long, lazy days of summer, relaxing in the evenings on a freshly cut lawn after a long day at work, with the aroma of burgers sizzling away on the barbecue and the sound of ice clinking on the side of your glass. Is there anything more simply satisfying? For me those magical evenings Read more…

Finocchiona, broad beans and rocket salad

METHOD Blanch the broad beans in a pan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and pass the beans in iced water for 5 minutes, then peel them and set aside. Meanwhile place all the ingredients for the vinaigrette apart from the oil in a blender and puree. Add the oil and season. To Read more…

Chargrilled summer vegetables

METHOD Slice the aubergine and sprinkle some salt on both sides. Leave for 1 hour or more. Slice the courgettes and asparagus, place in a bowl with the oil, chopped garlic and marjorarm, season with salt and set aside to marinate for 1 hour. Cut the 3-4 sides of the peppers, peel the shallots, bring Read more…

Black pepper chocolate mousse

METHOD The day before: Put the cream, milk and pepper in a pan and gently heat on very low heat for 15 minutes to infuse. Strain in a glass or steel container and refrigerate until needed. Place the sugar with 2 tablespoons of water in a deep bottom pan and gently melt on low heat. Read more…