Shrimp Risotto with Lemon and Basil

Main Courses, Recipes

Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 700g shrimp, preferably large 1 onion, cut into cubes 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cup Arborio rice 1 cup dry white wine 5 cups hot vegetable broth 1 whole lemon (peel and juice) 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp sour cream 18 basil...

Chocolate Biscuits with Macadamia Nuts

Desserts, Recipes

Ingredients 90g milk chocolate (40% cocoa) 90g Gianduja chocolate 300g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) 90g unsalted butter cut into cubes 150g granulated sugar 150g self-rising flour 150g macadamia nuts, roughly chopped Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 180°C hot air. Apply...

Fruit of the Forest Pancakes

Desserts, Recipes

Ingredients 250g self raising flour 1kg baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 75g brown sugar 2 eggs 85g unsalted butter, melted 300ml milk 300g fruits of the forest powdered sugar or maple syrup pomegranate seeds Preparation Mix in a bowl the sifted flour with the rest of...

Spiced Fruit Compote

Desserts, Recipes

Ingredients 4 apples 2 pears 2 pcs star anise 2-3 cardamom seeds 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 vanilla stick 3 tbsp brown sugar Preparation Peel the fruits and cut them into cubes. Place them in a pan, add the spices and sugar and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes,...

Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s cake)

Desserts, Recipes

Ingredients 3/4 cup of butter 1 1/2 cups of sugar 6 eggs 4 tbsp brandy grated peel of 2 oranges 4 cups of self-rising flour 3/4 cup of evaporated milk 1 coin wrapped in foil confectioner’s sugar (optional) Preparation Bring all ingredients to room temperature,...