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SALMON EN PAPILLOTE RECIPE & HISTORY- all you need to know!

SALMON EN PAPILLOTE RECIPE & HISTORY- all you need to know!

SOUS VIDE PORK RIBS braised with red wine sauce

SOUS VIDE PORK RIBS braised with red wine sauce

SANTORINI FAVA RECIPE - Greek split pea puree - all you need to know!

SANTORINI FAVA RECIPE – Greek split pea puree – all you need to know!

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA with goat cheese - Italian recipe

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA with goat cheese – Italian recipe

GALBI JJIM RECIPE - Korean braised short ribs - all you need to know!

GALBI JJIM RECIPE – Korean braised short ribs – all you need to know!

TRADITIONAL EGGS IN PURGATORY RECIPE - All you need to know!

TRADITIONAL EGGS IN PURGATORY RECIPE – All you need to know!

FASOLAKIA - Traditional Greek braised green beans - all you need to know!

FASOLAKIA – Traditional Greek braised green beans – all you need to know!

RABBIT CACCIATORE (Coniglio alla Cacciatora) Northern-Italian style

RABBIT CACCIATORE (Coniglio alla Cacciatora) Northern-Italian style

SAUTEED MUSTARD GREENS with potatoes and leeks

BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS with potatoes and leeks

ACHARI CHICKEN GOSHT - Indian spicy and sour chicken stew

ACHARI CHICKEN GOSHT – Indian spicy and sour chicken stew

BACCALÀ SALAD SICILIAN WAY RECIPE with olives and sweet peppers

BACCALÀ SALAD SICILIAN WAY RECIPE with olives and sweet peppers

BISON MEATBALLS ASIAN-STYLE with spicy coconut sauce

BISON MEATBALLS ASIAN-STYLE with spicy coconut sauce

CEVAPI (CEVAPCICI) RECIPE & HISTORY - all you need to know!

CEVAPI (CEVAPCICI) RECIPE & HISTORY – all you need to know!

AJVAR RECIPE: Balkan bell peppers dip - all you need to know!

AJVAR RECIPE: Balkan bell peppers dip – all you need to know!

ACQUA PAZZA STYLE STEWED FISH - traditional Italian recipe and history

ACQUA PAZZA STYLE STEWED FISH – traditional Italian recipe and history

PANELLE – Sicilian chickpea fritters recipe & history – all you need to know!

ZUCCHINE ALLA SCAPECE – Italian fried zucchini marinated in vinegar

POMAROLA – Tuscan tomatoes sauce for pasta: my family recipe!

ALOO MATAR RECIPE: peas and potatoes Punjabi curry - all you need to know!

ALOO MATAR RECIPE: potatoes and peas Punjabi curry – all you need to know!

CARCIOFI ALLA ROMANA: ROMAN ARTICHOKES RECIPE & HISTORY

CARCIOFI ALLA ROMANA: ROMAN ARTICHOKES RECIPE & HISTORY

BAKED TURBOT with lemon mustard sauce and potatoes

BAKED TURBOT with lemon mustard sauce and potatoes

Bagna Cauda recipe and history - all you need to know!

BAGNA CAUDA recipe and history – all you need to know!

PICO DE GALLO RECIPE & HISTORY - Traditional Mexican salsa!

PICO DE GALLO RECIPE & HISTORY – Traditional Mexican salsa!

MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA RECIPE - traditional Neapolitan fried cheese and bread

MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA RECIPE & HISTORY – traditional Neapolotan fried cheese sandwich

CHICKEN PROVENCAL: traditional French recipe with bell peppers and shallots

CHICKEN PROVENCAL: traditional French recipe with bell peppers and shallots

NEAPOLITAN FAVA BEAN SOUP with pancetta and fresh herbs

NEAPOLITAN FAVA BEAN SOUP with pancetta and fresh herbs

AGUACHILE RECIPE AND HISTORY - Mexican marinated shrimp salad

AGUACHILE RECIPE AND HISTORY – Mexican marinated shrimp salad

MEDITERRANEAN STEAK TARTARE with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh parsley

STIR-FRY SHIITAKE CHINESE-STYLE with soy sauce and sesame seeds

TORTILLA DE PATATAS (spanish omelette) recipe & history - all you need to know!

TORTILLA DE PATATAS (spanish omelette) recipe & history – all you need to know!

PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW RECIPE with chorizo and white wine sauce

SPANAKORIZO - Traditional Greek spinach rice with lemon and dill

SPANAKORIZO – Traditional Greek spinach rice with lemon and dill

GOULASH RECIPE HUNGARIAN STYLE (Magyar Gulyás) - all you need to know!

GOULASH RECIPE HUNGARIAN STYLE (Magyar Gulyás) – all you need to know!

THAI-STYLE COCONUT SOUP WITH CLAMS AND RICE

THAI-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER with rice and coconut milk

ITALIAN CROCCANTE -caramelized almond brittle recipe

ITALIAN CROCCANTE -caramelized almond brittle bars recipe

CASTAGNACCIO RECIPE - Tuscan style chestnut flour cake

CASTAGNACCIO RECIPE – Tuscan style chestnut flour cake

BUTTERCUP SQUASH PUFFS Duchess potatoes style with blue cheese

BUTTERCUP SQUASH PUFFS Duchess potatoes style with blue cheese

BUTTERCUP SQUASH "PUMPKIN" PUREE with blue cheese

BUTTERCUP SQUASH “PUMPKIN” PUREE with blue cheese

HOMEMADE FRENCH FRIES – legend and recipe

MELITZANOSALATA - traditional Greek eggplant salad recipe

MELITZANOSALATA – traditional Greek eggplant salad recipe

SPICY STEAK TARTARE with ginger juice, pomegranate and poppy seeds

POMEGRANATE STEAK TARTARE with ginger juice and poppy seeds

SALMORIGLIO TUNA STEAK RECIPE ON THE BOAT: eating with a Sicilian fisherman!

SALMORIGLIO TUNA STEAK RECIPE ON THE BOAT: eating with a Sicilian fisherman!

BEER BATTER RECIPE perfect to fry vegetables and seafood!

FRIED SAGE WITH BEER BATTER simple and tasty vegan appetizer!

FRENCH STEAK TARTARE RECIPE AND HISTORY - with mustard and pickled cucumber

FRENCH STEAK TARTARE RECIPE AND HISTORY – with mustard and pickled cucumber

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE Italian recipe (impepata di cozze)

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE Italian recipe (impepata di cozze)

LEMON GRANITA - Sicilian sorbet

LEMON GRANITA – traditional Sicilian sorbet recipe

BEER BATTER RECIPE perfect to fry vegetables and seafood!

BEER BATTER RECIPE perfect to fry vegetables and seafood!

NON ALCOHOLIC SANGRIA PITCHER FOR KIDS – party vitamin boost!

SHAKSHUKA RECIPE - eggs poached in bell pepper and tomato sauce

SHAKSHUKA RECIPE – spicy eggs poached in bell pepper and tomato sauce

ROASTED VEAL BREAST “ALLA FORNARA” Recipe & History

GIARDINIERA RECIPE: the Italian pickled vegetables appetizer!

PEAS AND PANCETTA SIDE DISH with mini bell peppers and parsley

YELLOW LENTILS RICE BOWL with grilled zucchini and fresh mint

YELLOW LENTILS RICE BOWL with grilled zucchini and fresh mint

TRIPE RECIPE FLORENTINE WAY (trippa fiorentina) - All You Need To Know!

TRIPE RECIPE FLORENTINE WAY (trippa fiorentina) – All You Need To Know!

CHARRED OKRA AND TOMATOES STEW with smoked paprika and mint

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS HUMMUS with goat cheese and mint

GAI LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI) STIR FRY with Sichuan pepper and garlic

GAI LAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI) STIR FRY with Sichuan pepper and garlic

BASIC CREPES RECIPE & HISTORY - all you need to know!

BASIC CREPES RECIPE & HISTORY – all you need to know!

GRILLED EGGPLANT MARINATED WITH SALMORIGLIO (lemon and oil sauce)

GRILLED EGGPLANTS MARINATED WITH SALMORIGLIO (lemon and olive oil sauce)

KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE & HISTORY - all you need to know!

KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE & HISTORY – all you need to know!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP with Beluga lentils - vegan and detox recipe

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP with Beluga lentils – vegan and detox recipe

PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

GHEE BUTTER RECIPE & HISTORY - Indian clarified butter

GHEE BUTTER RECIPE & HISTORY – Indian clarified butter

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

SKORDALIA RECIPE – Greek garlic mashed potatoes

SALMORIGLIO RECIPE - Italian lemon and olive oil marinade

SALMORIGLIO RECIPE AND HISTORY – Italian lemon and olive oil marinade

HOMEMADE LIMONCELLO ITALIAN RECIPE - ready in 3 days!

HOMEMADE LIMONCELLO ITALIAN RECIPE AND HISTORY – ready in 3 days!

MUSHROOM RISOTTO with Shiitake, Cremini, and dried Porcini

BEEF STOCK with chicken and vegetables Italian way

BEEF STOCK with chicken and vegetables Italian way

Italian frittata with caramelized onions

ITALIAN FRITTATA with caramelized onions

BASIL PESTO history and recipe

BASIL PESTO recipe and history

HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN THIGHS with chili peppers and carrot sticks

HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN THIGHS with chili peppers and carrot sticks

CHICKEN CACCIATORE ITALIAN STYLE - pollo alla cacciatora

CHICKEN CACCIATORE ITALIAN STYLE – pollo alla cacciatora

VEAL SCALOPPINI ROMAN STILE - saltimbocca alla romana

VEAL SCALOPPINI ROMAN STYLE – saltimbocca alla romana

PEPERONATA RECIPE authentic Italian pan fried bell peppers

PEPERONATA RECIPE authentic Italian pan fried bell peppers

ITALIAN EASY TOMATOES SAUCE with garlic and fresh basil

EASY TOMATOES SAUCE ITALIAN WAY with garlic and fresh basil

MOIST & TENDER CHICKEN SALAD with sun-dried tomatoes pesto

MOIST & TENDER CHICKEN SALAD with sun-dried tomatoes pesto

CALF LIVER VENETIAN STYLE (fegato alla veneziana)

ARTICHOKES DIP with garlic, fresh mint and lemon zeists

ARTICHOKES DIP with garlic, fresh mint and lemon zest

PAN ROASTED RABBIT with rosemary, shallots and green olives

PAN ROASTED RABBIT with rosemary, shallots and green olives

FRIED BABY ARTICHOKES (carciofi alla giudia)

FRIED ARTICHOKES (carciofi alla giudia)

WILD BOAR STEW with mushroom and red wine

ROASTED POTATOES with butter, garlic and herbs

• 6 skinless chicken thighs • 1/2 white onion • 1/2 carrot • 2 cloves of garlic • 1/2 cup tomato puree • 3 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil • ½ glass pale ale beer • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated • 1 tbsp garam masala powder • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder • 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes • 1 pinch ground nutmeg • 1 star anise • 1 tsp fresh cilantro, minced • to taste table salt CHICKEN AND SPICES Wash and dry the meat. Cut the chicken thighs into nuggets. Now, combine garam masala with cinnamon and turmeric. Massage the meat with powered spices, then store into a bowl covered with plastic wrap. SPICES AND VEGETABLES Chop coarsely the onion and carrots. Peel and crush the cloves of garlic. Peel and grate the ginger root. INTO THE PAN Pour the ghee, or vegetable oil, into a sauce pan, then place over medium heat. Now, pour garlic and chili peppers. Stir fry a few minutes, then add onions, carrots, and the star anise. When the onion is well cooked, add the chicken nuggets. Stir fry until the meat is golden, then, raise the flame at max power, and pour the beer. Let the alcohol evaporate for 3-4 minutes, the low the heat at medium, and add the tomato puree. Finally, cover and cook for 20-25 mins, until the chicken is well done, but still juicy. GARAM MASALA CHICKEN When the chicken is well cooked, raise the meat and store into a covered box. Now blend the sauce with the grated ginger and pour it again into the pan. Let cook the sauce 5 minutes more, then add the chicken pieces and minced cilantro. Serve the garam masala chicken with chapatti bread and pilaf rice.

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN with fresh ginger and beer sauce

ARTICHOKES SALAD with green olives and sweet garlic

ARTICHOKES SALAD with green olives and sweet garlic

SAUTEED CHAYOTE SQUASH AND POTATOES with shallots and mint

INDIAN RED LENTILS DAL (masoor dal)

INDIAN RED LENTILS DAL (masoor dal)

SAUTEED DANDELION GREENS ROMAN STYLE (cicoria alla romana)

SAUTEED DANDELION GREENS ROMAN STYLE (cicoria alla romana)

CUTTLEFISH STEW with green peas, Italian style

CUTTLEFISH STEW with green peas, Italian style

SLOW COOKED EYE OF ROUND STEAKS with pizzaiola sauce

SLOW COOKED EYE OF ROUND STEAKS with pizzaiola sauce

The rainbow chard cream soup a recipe that give me a lot of satisfaction. It is simple, tasty and healthy. A colorful and kid friendly way to eat the vegetables! To save time, I prepare the rainbow chard cream in advance, baking the stem dices just before serving. Pecorino Romano pair perfectly with this soup, but ricotta salata is great as well. RAINBOW CHARD CREAM SOUP 16 rainbow chard leaves 1 Lb (450 g) golden potatoes 3 cup (450 g) white onions chopped 2 cloves of garlic 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp white vinegar 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano 1 dash black pepper to taste table salt RAINBOW CHARD CREAM SOUP ONIONS AND POTATOES First, preheat the oven on 400° F, then pour 4 tbsp of olive oil into a pot (Dutch oven is my choice) and heat over medium flame. Peel and slice coarsely the onion. Pour the onions and peeled cloves of garlic into the pot. Stir-fry onions and garlic until extremely soft. Now, ad the potatoes peeled and chopped. Cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently. RAINBOW CHARD CREAM SOUP RAINBOW CHARD LEAVES Meanwhile onions and potatoes are cooking, rinse the Rainbow chard leaves. Trim the leaves and reduce them into pieces. Save the stems. Pour the leaves pieces into the pot and stir-fry 10 minutes, the add hot water, enough to just cover the vegetables. Bring the soup to gently simmer, then cover the pot with a lid and cook 30 minutes. RAINBOW CHARD CREAM SOUP ROASTED STEMS While the rainbow soup is cooking, reduce the chard stems into small dices. Pour a quart of water to boil, add 1 tbsp of salt and 1 tsp of white vinegar, and boil the chard stems 5 minute. Drain and place the dices over a dripping pan covered with a sheet of parchment paper. Season the chard dices with 1 tbsp of olive oil and bake 10 minutes at 400° F, then broil until golden. RAINBOW CHARD CREAM SOUP RAINBOW CHARD CREAM SOUP When the soup is cooked, blend and sift with a metal strainer sieve. Serve the rainbow chard cream soup with stems dices and a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano.

RAINBOW CHARD CREAM SOUP

SAUTEED CREAMY MUSHROOMS with milk and mustard sauce

SAUTEED CREAMY MUSHROOMS with milk and mustard

SAUTEED ARTICHOKES with bacon and garlic

SAUTEED ARTICHOKES with bacon and garlic

ROASTED CHESTNUTS caldarroste recipe

ROASTED CHESTNUTS RECIPE (caldarroste)

ITALIAN CHICKEN STEW WITH BELL PEPPERS - pollo ai peperoni - philosokitchen.com

ITALIAN CHICKEN STEW WITH BELL PEPPERS – pollo ai peperoni

HOMEMADE SUN-DRIED TOMATOES preserved in olive oil

HOMEMADE SUN-DRIED TOMATOES preserved in olive oil

Tomatillo guacamole

TOMATILLO GUACAMOLE with red onions

Pan fried mini bell peppers, marinated with garlic and basil

PAN FRIED SWEET MINI PEPPERS with basil leaves and balsamic vinegar

roasted cauliflower dip

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER DIP

Braised beef cheeks stew - Italian recipe

ITALIAN BEEF CHEEKS STEW braised in red wine

Florentine steak, eat in Florence

FLORENTINE STEAK (Bistecca alla Fiorentina) – history and recipe

Traditional Italian octopus stew (polpo alla luciana)

ITALIAN OCTOPUS STEW (polpo alla luciana)

chicken drumsticks with dill and white wine sauce

ROASTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS with dill and white wine sauce

baby artichoke recipe

homemade preserved baby artichokes in oil

Butternut squash compote

SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH COMPOTE with cayenne pepper and rosemary

MACKEREL FILLETS with escarole salad and dill sauce

MACKEREL FILLET with escarole salad and dill dressing

cabbage vegetable cream

WHERE THE WILD VEGETABLES ARE: Hippy vegetable cream

TOMATOES PARMIGIANA with smoked mozzarella, eggplant and sun-dried tomatoes

tartare di salmone con funghi freschi, sedano e semi di papavero

SALMON TARTARE with champignon mushroom, celery and poppy seeds

FRESH TOMATO PULP

FRESH TOMATO PULP for dressing pasta, entrees and bruschettas

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES IN OIL with mixed herbs

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES IN OIL with mixed herbs