Fennel Baked In Cream (Finocchio al Forno) (adapted from here) 3 large fennel bulbs 3 medium sized onion 50 ml clear vegetable stock 50 ml white wine 200 ml heavy cream salt and pepper nutmeg dill a couple of thin slices of semi-hard goat cheese Cut fennel bulbs into halves, onions into quarters and place cut side up into a…
These famous seductive and fragrant cookies are a masterpiece of Itallian pastry, specialty of the Piedmontese city Tortona. The legend says they were made in 1800 by a chef trying to impress king Vittorio Emanuelle. The cookies were meant to remind of a kiss between two lovers. This recipe is from La Cucina degli Italiani written by Vincenzo Buonassisi and…
The legend says that the first grissini were made in the 17th century in Turin. Apparently, a young duke Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy had problems with digestion and the court doctor commissioned court baker Antonio Brunero to make a bread as light as possible. The bread cured the duke, of course :), and soon, he became a king. It…
Chicken With Bell Peppers (recipe is from Sale & Pepe magazine, Serbian issue for October 2009) 1,2 kg chicken thighs and drumsticks 1 1/2 red bell pepper 1 1/2 yellow bell pepper 1 clove garlic, pressed 4 Tbsp apple vinegar olive oil 1 bundle of fresh parsley leaves salt ground black pepper Cut peppers into big chunks. Heat some oil…