The Best of TIG | Favourite Recipes: An Archive
Thursday 6th December, 2018
{table for two | recipe : victoria sponge cake with buttercream frosting}
Victoria Sponge Cake with Buttercream Frosting . . . some may remember the glimpse into peggy porschen cakes, the astonishingly lovely & pretty in pink cake shop in central london; and funnily enough, months after happening upon the image, above, have only recently discovered that the cake was from the very same shop, and the »
{table for two | recipe : olive, onion + rosemary pizza}
OLIVE, ONION & ROSEMARY PIZZA . . . and just in time for the weekend — the last of the summer — a thin pizza with caramelised onions, Kalamata olives, rosemary, parmesan, and Persian feta . . . [click here for recipe] x [images : all photography by chantelle grady] twitter | facebook | tumblr | »
Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto & Basil
Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto & Basil ingredients: 400g pappardelle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced ½ cup (125ml) single (pouring) cream ½ cup (40g) finely grated parmesan, plus extra, to serve 12 slices (180g) prosciutto 1 cup (200g) ricotta 2 cups basil leaves, plus extra, to serve sea salt and cracked black »
Recipe : Ricotta & Sage Filled Beet Ravioli
RICOTTA & SAGE FILLED BEET RAVIOLI Beet Pasta 1 large beet or 1 scant cup beet puree 1 T olive oil 3 cups of flour 2 large eggsFilling 1 ¾ cup ricotta ¼ cup mascarpone ½ cup parmesan, grated on a microplane zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sliced sageSauce »
Recipe : White Truffle French Fries
Do not eat French Fries very often, but after P’s delicious Moules Frites earlier this week, may make another exception for this exceptionally delectable & decadent recipe for White Truffle French Fries . . . {p.s.} more recipes x White Truffle Oil French Fries Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes 1 ounce white truffle oil 2 ounces grated »
Recipe : Quick Pesto Tortellini with Asparagus & Capers
Just in time for the weekend, a lovely pasta dish for dining al fresco along with a good glass of wine . . . {p.s.} more recipes x Quick Pesto Tortellini with Asparagus & Capers Serves 4 20 wonton pastry sheets 175g cream cheese 70g fresh basil pesto Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp honey 2 »
Recipe : Chai Banana Cake
Chai Banana Cake Makes 1 (9”) loaf or 5 (3”) loaves Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon (your favorite) »
Recipe : Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes & Fried Herbs
Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes & Fried Herbs INGREDIENTS : Soup ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 6 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise 1 small onion, thinly sliced 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Kosher salt 2 cups whole milk, divided 1 cup heavy cream, divided 1 cup plain »
Recipe: Lemon Haupia Hibiscus Cake
Lemon Cake with Haupia Filling & Hibiscus Buttercream Ingredients For the lemon cake: 2 1/4 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature 4 large egg whites, at room temperature1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract 1 1/2 cups sugar lemon zest from »
The Art of the Perfect French Omelette
An Elegant late night supper, an impromptu brunch for unexpected guests or an early morning breakfast -- the French omelette is a classic meal that when perfected is as versatile as it delicious. You Can prepare the French Omelette with mixed herbs, salt and butter or be creative with the fillings using ingredients like gruyere & ham or »
Recipe: Banana & Maple Layer Cake with Avocado Chocolate Frosting
This beautiful, decadent-looking cake is actually made from a recipe that calls for six bananas, as well as maple and avocado, and is refined sugar and dairy free. Do let us know how it turns out if you decide to make it this weekend. INGREDIENTS Maple Banana Cake 150g coconut oil ½ cup coconut sugar »
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News 14.01.22 : Today’s Articles of Interest from Around the Internets
Britain’s diverse coastline, from the cliffs of Dover to the boardwalks of Brighton, will soon have a unifying element: the 2,800-mile England Coast Path. Developed in part by the governmental organization Natural England, the path aims to increase public access to the coast while also restoring landscapes, improving community connection and promoting sustainable travel. Trail segments that have opened include a 44-mile stretch in the northeast, from the River Tyne to the Northumberland coast, which is the epitome of rugged England: misty dunes, rocky headlands, wild beaches.
The Parisian Hôtel Particulier Home of Alexandre de Betak
ALEXANDRE DE BETAK has been designing fashion shows for the past 25 years: from Dior in Moscow’s Red Square to Tiffany’s in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The last Jacquemus show staged in a wheat field outside of Paris? That was the work of his creative agency, Bureau Betak.
New Year, New Style or Is Athleisure Here to Stay?
AT THE BEGINNING of 2020, athleisure was (still) the prevailing fashion movement: Nikes with long cream-coloured coats; blazers or camel coats over tracksuits; oversized blazers over hoodies and baseball caps with trenches. We’re entering the third year of this pandemic⏤are you still in your sweats or are you ready to dress up again?
