Tag: Europe
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The Not So Humble Cheese Toastie
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The not so humble but so very simple cheese toastie. The idea of a toasted cheese sandwich has been around since the early Roman Empire, obviously a sandwich was not conceived of in the form we view it at that time, and the French have been creating the Croque Monsieurs…
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The Mirabeau
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The inspiration for this is to be found in Monaco. The high (haute) and low (bas) Mirabeau corners literally [sandwich] the famous hairpin and are named after the old Hotel Mirabeau, nearby. As the cars drift majestically around the hairpin you get to savour them in their resplendent style, and…
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Tagliatelle Carbonara (Authentic)
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The original dish was brought to Lazio from Umbria by coal men (carbonari), who ventured to sell charcoal to the Romans. Feel free to switch the guanciale out for pancetta but do not compromise on the cheese, use Pecorino Romano, accept no substitute.
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Spanakopita
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Spanakopita is a traditional Greek savory pastry. It is made with filo dough and cut in triangles, or squares and the interior may be filled with cooked spinach and onions. While different pies have been served in Greece since ancient times, spanakopita is believed to be a more recent invention.…
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Smoked Duck Breast in a Chestnut Praline Syrup
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A rich duck and earthy flavour make this the perfect plate of comfort for those Spring and Autumn days where the weather is on such a fine line, as the chestnut provides a hearty but still light glaze.