Family Food

What are croque monsieur and croque madame? Croque monsieur and crocque madame is a very strange name for a recipe. The expression is obviously French and means snack. This already betrays the raison d'etre of this dish, which is precisely a quick, but good and nutritious meal. From the outside, it may resemble a toast, but in reality, it is something quite different, much more refined. On the other hand, it is sufficient to read the list of ingredients to understand it. It is not a toast also because it is true that the sandwich bread is used, but the cooking is done in the oven. The reason is simple, it is done to form a Parmesan crust on the surface, which is made only through a passage in the oven. Another peculiarity of this recipe is the two possible variants. Or, to put it better, it suggests two variants, a "monsieur" and a "madame". The only difference, which however has a significant impact on the final result, is the egg; the second variant, in fact, ...

The flavours of the lower Mediterranean on our table Lamb couscous with vegetables is a typical dish of African cuisine. A traditional dish that is customized and modified in the various countries that commonly consume it. You could find recipes with many variations, such as those including chickpeas, pumpkin pieces, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, scallops, or maybe even Brussels sprouts. Whatever the exact recipe you decide to stick to, couscous always includes typical ingredients and flavours found in the Mediterranean basin. Such a vast and varied area, rich in peoples and dishes, which have variously influenced and contaminated this recipe which, in any case, is genuine, tasty and very interesting. As Italians, if for a day you want to give up the classic pasta, you will find a valid alternative in couscous. This product consists of grains of wheat semolina which can be soaked and steamed, then seasoning them variously. Fish, crustaceans, vegetables or meats can be combined with cousc...

Why pastel de nata is so good Pastel de nata is a typical dessert from Portugal, but little known abroad and it is a shame as it is truly delicious. This dessert is able to compete with the best Italian pastry, including that of southern Italy (which could be a reference, given the presence of the pastry). Those who try pastel de nata for the first time are surprised. First of all, because it is simply delicious, secondly because, at a first taste, it is impossible to guess its ingredients. The real strength of pastel de nata is, in fact, its particular cream, which is the result of many expertly matched ingredients. It is rare to find a pastry shop in Italy that knows how to make pastel de nata. They are found, as it is right that it is being a typical product, almost exclusively in Portugal and in some areas of Spanish Galicia. However, nobody forbids you to make them at home. Also because the recipe is not that complicated and the ingredients are quite available. The crucial stage o...