Carnitas Nachos and Margueritas- My Way

Posted by Gabi on 1 July 09

For a very satisfying dinner on the patio, by the pool or just lounging about the table let me recommend one of our favourite quick dinners- Carnitas Nachos.
Made at home- nachos resemble nothing similar to the day-glo cheese version of your favourite fast food joint. When you make them yourself you can control the layering [...]

 Thanks to Buitoni and Foodbuzz and Congratulations to the other winners!

Posted by Gabi on 16 June 09

 
Remember this dish? Well I’m excited to send a great big “Thank you” to Buitoni and Foodbuzz  for picking my recipe for Manchego Mornay Sauce over Wild Mushroom Agnolotti as a runner up winner in the Buitoni Riserva Pasta sauce contest over at Foodbuzz.  I’ve won a lovely colander and an even greater assortment of [...]

 Lemon Verbena Galettes au Beurre Bretagne

Posted by Gabi on 11 June 09

I’ve become addicted to these biscuits (cookies) that are also known as Brittany Butter Biscuits. They are shortbread made even more rich with egg yolks. With ingredients  that are few and simple, the quality of ingredients is very important- no chocolate here to mask inferior butter or vanilla.  So do use the best you can find. I [...]

 Kouign Amann aux amandes and my “Bretagne Braid”

Posted by Gabi on 30 May 09

 
Individual Kouign Amann aux amandes

“Bretagne Braid”
These are my own version of Kouign Amann. Kouign Amann (which is pronounced “Queen Ah-mahn”) means butter cake in the Breton language. They are the mouthwatering, buttery, salty, caramelized, sweet pastry from Bretagne- the region of Brittany in France.
With the addition of a bit of marzipan and toasted almonds they become a [...]