by Cynthia | Jul 29, 2011 | Mains
Serves 4 people (as a side dish or starter) ¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted in hot water 2 + 1 tablespoons olive oil 2 + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 cup fresh mushrooms (shitake, oyster, or cremini) finely diced 2...
by Cynthia | Jul 9, 2011 | Mains
Ricotta Gnocchi 1 container of whole milk ricotta (475 g) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 to 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 large egg, beaten slightly in small bowl 4 tablespoons of chives,...
by Cynthia | Jun 29, 2011 | Appetizers
12 round rice papers ¼ package of thin rice vermicelli noodles 3 carrots, julienne strips ¼ cup rice wine vinegar ½ English cucumber, julienne strips 3 spring onions, julienne strips 2 cups bean sprouts 1 bunch of mint or coriander 24 cooked shrimp, cut in half...
by Cynthia | Jun 13, 2011 | Mains
2 pounds of fresh Mussels 2-4 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 2 cups of Panko or regular bread crumbs ½ cup parsley (finely chopped) ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese Black Pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 375...
by Cynthia | May 31, 2011 | Mains
4 servings 225 g wide rice noodles (around ½ package) Hot water Sauce ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup fish sauce 3 tablespoons tamarind paste or lime juice 1 teaspoon sambal or hot sauce 3 tablespoons sweet soya sauce (or 3 of regular soya 1 teaspoon sugar) ¾ cup hot water 175g...
