Pizza Margherita
This classic pizza Margherita, is a pizza in its most basic, but nonetheless delicious, form: dough, pizza sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. It was supposedly invented in 1889 by...
View ArticlePizza Dough
Pizza began life as a fast food, eaten hot on the back streets of Naples. Today it is found all over the world, but it is still in Naples that skilled pizzaioli use local tomatoes, mozzarella and basil...
View ArticlePan Bagnat or The Traditional Provençal Sandwich
Pan-bagnat means "wet bread". Indeed, the flavors of the vegetables and the virgin oil of this Provençal-style tuna sandwich seep into the bread.
View ArticleMozzarella and Prosciutto Calzone Pizza
Calzone is unlike other pizzas in that the base is folded over the topping. This specialty means "pants", presumably because there is a resemblance
View ArticleFennel and Pancetta Quiche
Quiches are easy to make. All you need is a shortcut pastry, a creamy custard filling, and some delicious ingredients. This recipe is an unusual combination of fennel and pancetta.
View ArticleCroque Monsieur
A Croque Monsieur is a hot ham and cheese grilled sandwich. I like to serve it with a green salad in a strong mustard vinaigrette.
View ArticleCrispy Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart
This Crispy Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart is quick and easy to make. I love the combination of this asparagus, prosciutto and arugula. It makes me feel as though I'm having brunch in Italy.
View ArticleBistro Quiche Provençal Style
This Provençal style Quiche is garnished with mushrooms, smoked bacon, basil, green onions, parsley, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese
View ArticleAsparagus Tart with Arugula Pesto
This tart is an ideal healthful treat for any spring event with its bright green colour and fresh flavours all arranged in a savoury tart cheerfully browned and ready to be served family-style.
View ArticleAlsace Onion Tart
In traditional recipes from Alsace such as this one, you cook the onions with smoked bacon and mix them with Béchamel sauce before baking, not to be confused with an onion quiche also sometimes called...
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