Category Archives: in the kitchen
Simple and elegant beef tenderloin
1 (3-lb) center-cut beef tenderloin 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic clove, very finely 1 1/2 tbsp salt corse sea salt 3 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper 3 cups veal stock (found at most high-end markets … Continue reading
Filed under appetizers, meat
Lamb chops with breadcrumbs and pistachio
This is a very easy recipe that I love to use when I have a big crowd. Yesterday I made about 50 in no time for a client party. Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 … Continue reading
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Things I love in the kitchen
Do you remember when our mothers and grandmothers used the very noisy pressure cooker on top of the stove? Things have changed since then, this beautiful electric pressure cooker will cook your beens in a very short time. I have … Continue reading
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Ricotta raviolone with rabbit ragù
In Emilia Romagna ragù is often served with ricotta ravioli. The ricotta is kept very simple so it complement the meet sauce. Fluffy ravioloni served with rabbit ragù is a great fall and winter recipe and a perfect Sunday dinner. Ingredients … Continue reading
Filed under food, italian food, meat, pasta
my pasta machines
I get asked all the time – what pasta machine should I buy? I love to make pasta by hand, I teach many cooking classes on pasta, it is the most requested class. Over the years I have had the … Continue reading
Filed under in the kitchen, kitchen tools, things I love
Vitamix
Working in restaurant and commercial kitchens has taught me so much about equipments and quality. I always buy the best, I truly could not see my life as a cook with out the vitamix blender. from pates to sauces this … Continue reading
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