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Lamb Ragu (hand-cut) with Fennel and Tarragon

Lamb Ragu (hand-cut) with Fennel and Tarragon

THE INSPIRATION I got inspiration for this lamb ragù recipe while doing my food shopping and seeing some very nice lamb leg boneless steaks. I thought these would be very good for a quick braise (they do not need too long a braise, because they 

Powdered Psyllium Husks vs Whole Psyllium Husks: what are the differences in gluten-free baking?

Powdered Psyllium Husks vs Whole Psyllium Husks: what are the differences in gluten-free baking?

Many gluten-free bakers that start baking with psyllium husks very soon find themselves with some doubts about the type of psyllium husks to buy. Some recipes refers to powdered psyllium husks, some recipes call for whole or coarse psyllium husks, some recipes just mention psyllium 

Quick Recipe: Dry Beef Chow Fun / Beef Hor Fun

Quick Recipe: Dry Beef Chow Fun / Beef Hor Fun

Happy New Lunar Year! What is more appropriate than a beef Chinese dish to celebrate the year of the ox?! We tasted dry Beef Hor Fun (knows also as Beef Chow Fun) by ordering take away in a Pan-Asian restaurant in London, probably looking for 

Panettone senza glutine con Biga (con lievito fresco o secco)

Panettone senza glutine con Biga (con lievito fresco o secco)

    È finalmente tempo di panettone! E ne puoi fare uno senza glutine che è veramente delizioso! Che ti piaccia con canditi & uva passa o al cioccolato, questa ricetta ti aiuterà ad ottenere un buonissimo panettone senza glutine artigianale con Biga, fatto con 

Gluten-Free Panettone (with Biga yeasted pre-ferment)

Gluten-Free Panettone (with Biga yeasted pre-ferment)

  This is the time of the year for Panettone! And you can make a delicious gluten-free one! Whether you like it with raisin & candied fruit or with chocolate, this recipe will help you get a delicious artisanal gluten-free Panettone with Biga, inspired by 

Panettone Senza Glutine Artigianale (con lievito madre)

Panettone Senza Glutine Artigianale (con lievito madre)

    È finalmente tempo di panettone! E ne puoi fare uno senza glutine che è veramente delizioso! Che ti piaccia con canditi & uva passa o al cioccolato, questa ricetta ti aiuterà ad ottenere un buonissimo panettone senza glutine artigianale, fatto con un metodo 

Gluten-Free Panettone (with lievito madre / sourdough)

Gluten-Free Panettone (with lievito madre / sourdough)

    This is the time of the year for Panettone! And you can make a delicious gluten-free one! Whether you like it with raisin & candied fruit or with chocolate, this recipe will help you get a delicious artisanal gluten-free Panettone, inspired by the 

Pumpkin Puree with Soy-Sauce Shiitake Mushrooms / Christmas starter

Pumpkin Puree with Soy-Sauce Shiitake Mushrooms / Christmas starter

  I created this recipe while working on a holidays lunch for 6 people (the two of us and 4 friends).  I wanted to have a seasonal Christmas/holiday starter that showcases pumpkin. It can be easily scaled up and truth to be told, you will 

Chocolate tart with pine nut crust (with gluten-free option)

Chocolate tart with pine nut crust (with gluten-free option)

  This chocolate tart is very easy to make, both in its “normal” and gluten-free versions. The absence of gluten will not add complexity to the process, as you do not need to roll the dough. The dough is stuck on to the pan bit 

Fermented Giardiniera

Fermented Giardiniera

This fermented giardiniera can be made in an extremely flexible fashion, especially when it comes with the vegetables used, the spices, the amount of heat you want to pack within it. It does not have to be spicy at all, if you wish it to