A simple and delicious chicken dish made with honey, balsamic vinegar and herbs.  Well balanced flavours that will tickle your taste buds using chicken breast that’s been browned then reduced
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By Joel Mielle

One pan buttery sauteed potatoes just like grandma used to make.  Very simple to make using one pan.  Use waxy potatoes for best results. No need to peel if they
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By Joel Mielle

The name means “Flame Pastry” also known as Flammekueche, it’s not really flambee but named that due to being cooked in a woodfired oven surrounded by flames.  It’s a popular Alsatian
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By Joel Mielle

How to make ricotta cheese at home, it’s simple! It’s basically creamy milk with a little salt and vinegar. Why would you buy it when it has so many additives.
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By Joel Mielle

A very simple meal to make using canned sardines. The ones in brine are preferable, they create a seafood stock flavour which once cooked, tastes amazing! I use a dry
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By Joel Mielle

Rich Lamb ragu has to be the ultimate comfort food.  When I think of Italian Nonnas, this is what I imagine. This version is made using  Fusilli al Ferretto pasta, but you
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By Joel Mielle

This version of chicken Picatta is made with juicy chicken thighs covered in a Parmesan crust.  It’s a higher level lemon chicken.  The word Piccata means “larded”, although an Italian
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By Joel Mielle

A rustic goat cheese quiche that makes a great meal anytime of day.  It’s made with few basic ingredients.  You can use ready made store puff pastry or make your
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By Joel Mielle

Far Breton, a French Custard Prune Cake that’s traditional  in the region of Brittany.  It’s similar to a flan or clafoutis and very popular in that part of France. It’s
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By Joel Mielle

Shrimp with pasta, flavoured with a lemon and pepper butter sauce.  An amazing combination of flavours.  You can use any pasta you like, usually linguini works well with seafood, but
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By Joel Mielle

Malfatti, a light and fluffy yet cheesy rich dumplings.  These little pillows from heaven are truly amazing.  Similar to gnocchi with an Italian rustic charm.  Simple to make and you
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By Joel Mielle

Only 3 ingredients for perfect Cacio e pepe.  Cacio e pepe pasta is for lovers of Mac n Cheese.  It’s a simple dish but it delivers amazing flavours.  Who would think
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By Joel Mielle