by MJF | Nov 9, 2025 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Italian, Main Courses, Marjoram, Mediterranean, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses
Marjoram-Infused Mushroom Ragout with Creamy Polenta A rich and comforting vegetarian dish that highlights marjoram’s gentle perfume — earthy mushrooms in a silky sauce, served atop creamy, Parmesan-laced polenta. Saute PanSmall SaucepanWhisk For the Ragout2 tbsp...
by MJF | Oct 16, 2025 | Appetisers, Baking, Basil, Bread, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Main Courses, Snacks, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Pizza Margherita (Cast-Iron Skillet Method) A classic Italian pizza with a light, chewy base and the simple perfection of tomato, mozzarella, and basil. This version develops deeper flavour and texture from an overnight dough — rustic, fragrant, and beautifully crisp....
by MJF | Sep 26, 2025 | Appetisers, Basil, Cold Appetisers, Hors d'Oeuvres, Italian, Oregano, Snacks, Thyme, World Cuisines
Bruschetta Trio A colourful platter of crisp toasted bread topped with three classic combinations: tomato–basil, creamy goat’s cheese with honeyed figs, and roasted peppers with olives—perfect for sharing. Grill or ToasterCutting Board & Chef's KnifeSmall...
by MJF | Sep 26, 2025 | Appetisers, Cold Appetisers, Rosemary, Snacks, Spain, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread) Rustic toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomato and garlic, finished with olive oil and sea salt. Grill or ToasterBox Grater 4 thick slices rustic bread (such as sourdough or a country loaf)2 large very ripe tomatoes (ideally...
by MJF | Sep 24, 2025 | 5-Spice Blend, Appetisers, French, Hot Appetisers, Parsley, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Vegetarian “Escargots” Bourguignon Plump mushrooms sautéed in a rich garlic-parsley butter with a subtle hint of five-spice and toasted hazelnuts—an elegant vegetarian take on classic escargots. Cutting Board & Chef's KnifeSmall Mixing MowlSkillet or Frying...
by MJF | Sep 15, 2025 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Main Courses, Pasta, Sage, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Egg Yolk Raviolo with Sage Butter This luxurious pasta dish — an oversized raviolo with a runny egg yolk inside — was made famous at the legendary restaurant, San Domenico. Here, it’s adapted to feature sage in the brown butter, adding an aromatic, herbal...
