Cous Cous salad is obviously a healthy and vegetarian choice and a meal in itself (perhaps a light summer lunch…), but with the juices from this recipe it reaches completely different levels of tastiness and fullness and it becomes a sensuous and satisfying experience. What you need (for two people): 4 pork sausages cut in […]
This is my version, there are millions, and most of them are excellent! Please don't let the long list of ingredients put you off: you most probably have most of them already, and if don't, you should! Make sure you buy fair trade spices and rice, if you live in Europe or the US. For […]
In these days of aviary panic, it's not without a hint of polemics that Three Monkeys Online is proud to propose a hearty and delicious recipe based on duck breast. The dish originates from Persia, and in Iran is prepared also with pheasant, partridge, chicken (a plainer version, in my opinion!) or fish. The recipe […]
I consider myself fortunate to live in a city, Bologna, nicknamed 'la Grassa', the Fat one. The variety of food and cooking styles in Italy is almost unbelievable to the uninitiated, and Bologna is certainly considered one of the international capitals of cuisine. I am actually doubly fortunate as I was born down the road […]
It's a quick way to cook pork, or veal or turkey. The result should be a tender piece of meat to slice and serve with its delicate gravy and potatoes. I also throw in a few sweet onions or use it the following day to make sandwiches. What you need (for two/three people): 600 gr […]
We received the recipe below from one of our readers, Jane Cranthorne, who tells us that she has always made empanada “as a pie – I can’t remember where I got the recipe but I’ve been cooking it for 20 years or more”. Serves 6. What you need (for the dough): 200g bread flour50g butter1 […]
A dish scented with spices and sweetened by the coconut milk. It's delicious accompanied by boiled basmati rice and sweet'n'sour baby onions. I prepared it for an Indian friend last week, and he said it reminded him of the dishes you can eat in the south of the Country…. What you need (for 4 persons): […]
Easy and tasty, perhaps not so healthy as the vegetarian version with rocket and yoghurt, but – hey – you can't always get everything! What you need (for 2 persons): 250 gr. ravioli 80 gr. smoked bacon 20 gr. cured hog jowl 6-7 sun dried tomatoes ¼ cipolla extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon ground black […]
An easy and healthy option for a flavoursome vegetarian dish. What you need (for 2 persons): 250 gr. ravioli a pot of white yoghurt ½ a teaspoon of turmeric 20 gr. butter ½ teaspoon ground black peppera bunch of rocket parmesan cheese How you do it: Stir the turmeric in the yoghurt to obtain a […]
A delicate salmon risotto with an alcoholic twist: you can make it with either brandy or vodka, but if you really want to spoil yourself, use half a bottle of champagne and drink the rest as aperitif! What you need (for four people) : 350 gr. rice200 gr. smoked wild salmon 1 lt vegetable brotholive […]
