Here’s an attractive and impressive way to bring a lovely combination of flavours together. Place 1 or 2 red peppers either directly over a gas flame or on a barbecue and cook until quite blackened and soft. Remove to an airtight container or plastic bag to cool. Meanwhile slice your zucchinis lengthways into very thin slices (preferably with a mandolin)…… Continue reading zucchini, peppers and chèvre
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stuffed zucchini and peppers
Thanks to Thomas for this delicious meal. Cut the red peppers in half (remove all the white membranes and seeds) and cut the zucchinis lengthwise. Scoop out the centre of the zucchinis with a melon baller, chop the centres finely and set aside. In a frypan heat some olive oil and fry a finely chopped small onion, a…… Continue reading stuffed zucchini and peppers
pork cotoletta + 3 veg
Cotoletta is the Italian version of the ubiquitous Schnitzel. Unlike schnitzel, though, it is not usually breaded with egg but dipped in oil and then breadcrumbs and often grilled, not fried. It’s also often cooked with the bone in. Traditionally veal, I chose pork for this meal and made Italian vegetable accompaniments. The 3 veg I served…… Continue reading pork cotoletta + 3 veg
cooking class in Provence
While in Provence, I took the opportunity to participate in a hands-on cooking class with chef Jean-Marc Villard at his French Cooking School. After shopping for local and organic ingredients, we returned to the specially designed teaching kitchen, where Jean-Marc guided us in preparing and cooking a traditional French meal which we later enjoyed on the terrace with the chef and his…… Continue reading cooking class in Provence
quail and chick pea stew + bulgur and zucchini pilaf
This fragrant dish of quail with chick peas, saffron and herbs is from Saraban – A chef’s journey through Persia by Grey and Lucy Malouf. Heat some olive oil over low heat in a large heavy-based pot with a lid. Gently fry 2 finely sliced red onions and 4 finely sliced cloves of garlic until soft and translucent. Meanwhile soak…… Continue reading quail and chick pea stew + bulgur and zucchini pilaf
antipasti
Always impressive and popular as a first course, many antipasti can be prepared ahead of time. The olives pictured here are homegrown and the antipasti were served with crunchy homemade sourdough bread. The red peppers should be roasted or barbecued whole until the skins are charred. Place them in a sealed container or plastic bag and allow them to sweat…… Continue reading antipasti
pumpkin wedges + grilled zucchini salad
Butternut pumpkin wedges served with sour cream and a zucchini hazelnut salad with blue cheese. Both of these vegetarian delights were inspired by and adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi recipes. Preheat your oven to 200ºC (390ºF). Peel and slice a small butternut pumpkin into thin wedges and lay them onto a baking sheet. Combine 50g (1¾ oz) of…… Continue reading pumpkin wedges + grilled zucchini salad
piquant beef stew + pilaf + zucchini with yoghurt
For this delectable meal I delved into PLEASE TO THE TABLE – THE RUSSIAN COOKBOOK by Anya von Bremzen and John Welchman. In Georgia this beef stew is cooked with sour plums but tamarind concentrate (available in Asian stores) makes a good substitute. I used beef shin on the bone for this stew but any stewing beef…… Continue reading piquant beef stew + pilaf + zucchini with yoghurt
zucchini
These two recipes elevate the humble zucchini to a new level. The first is a Turkish recipe. Slice 900g (2 lbs) of zucchinis into 1cm (½”) rounds. Place in a colander, sprinkle with salt and set aside. Meanwhile brown 1 thinly sliced large onion in some vegetable oil. Grease an oven dish and place half…… Continue reading zucchini
chocolate zucchini cake
My sister Susi told me about this cake after making it for my niece’s birthday. It’s very chocolatey, very moist and keeps extremely well. Drizzle with chocolate ganache for added decadence. Preheat oven to 180℃ (350℉). Grease and flour a Kugelhupf pan. In a medium bowl stir together 2 cups of all purpose flour, 2 cups of white…… Continue reading chocolate zucchini cake
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