Gastronomy

English Trifle is one of the most traditional desserts for Christmas. Made essentially from sponge cake, Creme Anglais, fresh fruit, and whipped cream, it’s a delicious treat, besides being really pretty to look at. Here is the recipe for preparing it at home. Ingredients: 5 eggs 225 g sugar 75 g flour 75 g starch 1 vanilla pod 500 g raspberries or 400 g strawberries 70 g icing sugar 25…

A typical Italian recipe, the panettone is a brioche traditionally prepared for Christmas celebrations. Here is an easy recipe to make at home. INGREDIENTS (6 people) 500 g flour180 g butter5 egg yolks120 g milk60 g sugar18 g baker’s yeast200 g sultanas60 g honey1 pinch of saltA zest of lemon1 vanilla pod45 g of Grand Marnier60 g candied fruit pieces or chocolate chips PREPARATION In a saucepan, simmer the milk…

Do you know “One-Pot” recipes? These are recipes that you can prepare using just one pot. Today, we suggest the one for fried rice with shrimps, fast and tasty! Ingredients: 450 g medium raw shrimps, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp oil 125 g green beans, cut into small pieces 4 shallots, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 750 g long-grain white rice, already…

Today we would like to show you a quick recipe, which comes from the Lyon area. The main ingredients of the salad are frisée salad, bacon and a poached egg. Let’s go! Ingredients for 4 persons: 450 g frisée salad 4 eggs 225 g bacon 2 Onion 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of mustard Pepper Salt Herbs of your choice (for garnishing) Preparation 1.) Split…

Today we offer you an ideal recipe for the pre-Christmas period. Turkey, in fact, is a real classic, especially if stuffed! We have chosen the one stuffed with plums and pine nuts, for a pleasantly sweet and elegant taste. Be careful, however, not to exaggerate with the filling: the key is balance! Ingredients for 8 people: 1 kg turkey breast1 sheet of rectangular puff pastry2 tablespoons of plum jam100 g…

The eggs en meurette – oeufs en meurette – are one of the most typical recipes of the Burgundy region. The preparation is very simple, and the recipe allows many variations, for example you can replace the bacon with chopped mushrooms, or add a little garlic and spices to the sauce. Follow our instructions and get ready to become a real French chef! Ingredients for 4 people: 75 cl red…

Considered the national dish of South Africa, bobotie is a meat minced meat enriched with dried fruits, chutney, spices… and topped with a mixture of egg and milk. In a word, a real delight! INGREDIENTS (6 servings) 1 ½ pounds ground beef2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, minced1 cup milk2 slices Texas toast thick-sliced bread½ sultanas (golden raisins)1 teaspoon apricot jam or dried apricots, chopped1 tablespoon hot chutney½ tablespoon curry powderBlack…

Are you, like us, a fan of chestnuts? Then you will surely love the recipe we are going to share with you: chestnut cake! Easy to make and delicious to eat! Ingredients: 400 g of chestnuts puree 250 g of flour 4 eggs 1 sachet of yeast 200 g of sugar 40 g butter Icing sugar Preparation: Butter the cake mould or place some baking paper. Beat the eggs with…

These days we celebrate our Italian week at Drinks&Co. For this reason, we present you the national aperitif of the Italians: Bruschetta. This dish can be prepared quickly and tastes delicious. Ingredients: 250 g bread300 g Tomatoes1 garlic clove2 spoons Extra virgin olive oilSaltOregano Step 1: We cut the tomatoes into small pieces and put them into a bowl. We add the extra virgin olive oil, salt, oregano and a…

Pumpkin is one of the most loved and versatile seasonal products. Today we suggest you the easy recipe of a pumpkin risotto, with a combination a little bit out of the rules! Ingredients: 150 g of rice 200 g of pumpkin 1 onion ½ litre of vegetable or chicken broth 1 glass of white wine 1 teaspoon of butter 30 g of grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper Preparation: Start…