Mascarpone, like all heavenly tastes, shouldn't be an everyday addition to the food intake, but this ivory-coloured, exceptionally smooth, and easily spreadable fresh cream cheese is so hard to ignore. The flavour is milky and slightly sweet. The rich, buttery … [Read more...] about Mascarpone Custard
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How to Make Cheese Sauce
The measurements don't have to be exact. You may prefer more cheese for a cheesier sauce. Just make sure that the flour is cooked through, at least 10 minutes. Cheese Sauce 3 Tablespoons butter3 Tablespoons plain flour1 - 2 cups milk1 cup … [Read more...] about How to Make Cheese Sauce
Stuffed Butternut
Butternuts are beautiful! They're the perfect size and shape for stuffing; scoop out the seeds and fill with any stuffing of your choice. Pop the filled butternut in a steam bag and microwave for 3-4 mins on high or place in a colander of boiling water and steam till … [Read more...] about Stuffed Butternut
Pass the Polpettes please
Polpettes are basically meatballs but in this recipe there's no meat. These little beauties are made with mashed potatoes and feta cheese, flavoured with lemon juice and parsley. You can make them as tiny little balls, the right size to stick a toothpick in (if … [Read more...] about Pass the Polpettes please
Slow Cooked Pear Sensation
These cheese-stuffed pears have sprung from an Ancient Roman recipe, at least I've served pears very like these as part of an Ancient Roman meal, as a tasty mensa secunda, the dessert. The Ancient Romans ate a lot of pears and cheese, although they would have prepared … [Read more...] about Slow Cooked Pear Sensation