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Glazed chicken with maple syrup
It was about time for a bit of meat... and how it could not be otherwise, today I bring you another version of my beloved and versatile chicken. In addition to having low fat (skin off), you can prepare it in as many ways as your imagination allows. ...read more
Grandma-style rice pudding
This traditional rice pudding is a comforting dessert made with milk, rice, and subtle hints of cinnamon and lemon.
Slowly cooked to a creamy texture, it delivers a rich, nostalgic flavor inspired by classic homemade recipes.
Simple yet versatile, ...read more
Hazelnut cake
This moist and indulgent cake combines creamy cheese, vanilla sweetness, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts for a perfectly balanced treat.
A rich batter of butter, milk, and egg is blended with dry ingredients, then topped with hazelnuts before baking t ...read more
Homemade gazpacho step by step
I’d been putting off making gazpacho for a while because, ever since I’ve lived in Switzerland, I haven’t experienced those extreme temperatures in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula that trigger in my mind an overwhelming urge to eat (or drink ...read more
Homemade pizza (with dough) with bacon and mushrooms
In the end, I made up my mind. Yes—making a pizza with your own dough is no small feat. You really have to be determined and trust yourself not to fail in the attempt. This might sound funny to, say, an Italian, but it’s not so much when you’ve ...read more
Japanese Cheesecake
What can I say about this tempting little cake, besides the fact that it’s absolutely delicious? Whatever I say won’t do it justice, but let’s start from the beginning. A few months ago, I shared a cheesecake recipe (you can check it out here), ...read more
Japanese-style somen noodles with chicken
Where to begin… after a few days away, I’m back with another of my oriental-inspired experiments, now that I’ve finally found a place where I can stock up on ingredients that are quite unusual around here. I’m still on my “one-dish meals” ...read more
Lamb’s lettuce salad with marinated sun-dried tomatoes
This vibrant salad celebrates color and creativity, combining fresh greens with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, ham, and crunchy toppings.
Carefully layered ingredients create a beautiful presentation while balancing textures and flavors, enhanced by ...read more
Lime and Grapefruit Cupcakes
I'm sorry, I just can't help it. This week I gave in to the temptation to make cupcakes again.
Today’s recipe is adapted—I think that having made so many muffins in so many different flavors gives me the confidence to just make them up on the ...read more
Madras curry turkey with wild rice
I finally did it. After several unsuccessful attempts at making curry “by feel,” I discovered this sauce—the one I’d unconsciously been wanting to make for a while but never knew how.
The fact that I made it with turkey is purely by accide ...read more
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