Pumpkin Pithivier The origins of the Pithivier go all the way back to the 17th century and at that time it was a puff pastry pie with a sweet filling, also called Galette des Rois. The cake is said to have originated in the village of Pithiviers, just below Paris, where King Charles IV is
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This festive cake of chocolate, hazelnuts and fresh figs celebrates the fig in all its glory! The cake is decorated with fresh figs that get a nice kick from the balsamic vinegar. In between the cake layers, I put fig jam. This has a full, rich flavour from the addition of the red port and
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Hailing from Liguria and Tuscany, the farinata (‘cecina’ in Italian) may seem like a simple chickpea pancake, but when properly prepared, it is a true culinary delight that proves there’s beauty in simplicity. Traditionally baked in large pans in wood-fired ovens with minimal ingredients, this golden pancake has a creamy center and crispy edges. Farinata
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This casserole of filled pasta shells is a delicious & summery comfort dish. Packed with flavour and texture. The congichiglioni rigati (large ribbed pasta shells) are filled with a mixture of delicious slow-fried onions, making them deliciously sweet and creamy. I flavoured the tofu ‘mince’ with baharat. A slightly spicy and very aromatic Middle Eastern
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Hey chocolate lover, meet your new favorite dessert! This gluten-free silky smooth chocolate pie is about to change everything you thought you knew about plant-based sweets. Imagine a dessert so smooth and rich, you’d never guess its secret ingredient is silken tofu. What makes this pie special isn’t just its creamy texture or deep chocolate
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Tomato steak tartare Truth be told. As a Francophile, one of the things I missed most when I adopted a vegan diet was the simple pleasure of a beautifully made steak tartare, served or prepared with all the essential garnishes (crisp shallots, zesty capers, delicate herbs, the punchy hit of Worcestershire sauce and the heat
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Aubergine saté Het woord “saté” verwijst naar een “houten prikker met stukjes vlees”. In dit recept rijgen we stukjes gemarineerde aubergine aan houten stokjes en maken zo een aubergine saté. Aubergine fungeert als een spons en absorbeert de marinade volledig. Voor het gemak wordt de aubergine in de oven geroosterd, maar het kan ook prima
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Hash browns with grilled asparagus Hash browns are a typical American breakfast dish, but they can also work well as part of a main dish, as in this recipe with grilled asparagus. Tender on the inside, nice and crispy and golden brown on the outside. Hester made a spicy and slightly tangy version by adding
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Roasted asparagus Roasted asparagus are a treat, and with the advent of spring, there’s no better way to indulge than with the decadence of one of the season’s culinary superstars: white asparagus. Known as the ‘white gold’ (and with good reason!), asparagus is an elegant and nutritious ingredient that can be prepared in myriad ways.
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About the vegan brioche In this vegan brioche (vrioche?), I substitute the eggs for banana and the butter for olive oil. The result is crispy on the outside and fluffy, almost cake-like on the inside. Just the way you want a brioche to be. For this recipe, the banana should not be too ripe, the
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