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Do you know what happens if you put nuts in a food processor and keep grinding and grinding? You turn them into butter made from that nut (Yes, with nothing added but the nut itself). Are you a fan of hazelnut butter? Or peanut butter? Then you definitely have to try making it at home. And if instead of using the raw nut you use roasted ones, you'll increase the intensity of the butter's flavor, and it will be gold for your recipes!

Let me tell you a sweet, personal secret! Peach syrup is one of those culinary treasures we can't resist. Did you know it's not only perfect to enjoy straight from the can, but also has multiple culinary uses? Yes, you read that right. In this article, I want to share with you some delicious and practical ideas for making the most of the juice from canned peaches in your kitchen.

Today we confit tomatoes. They are a delight—have you tried them? When confiting, tomatoes are cooked at a low temperature so they don't burn or fall apart. Also, by confiting them, the nutritional properties and natural flavor of the tomatoes are preserved, while their acidity is reduced and they develop a sweeter, milder taste. The end result is a delicious preserve that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, such as sauces, stews, pizzas, green salads, pasta dishes and more. Have I convinced you yet?

Perfect ingredient to elevate your desserts and sweets, and a delicious temptation—even to enjoy by the spoonful—this homemade almond and hazelnut praline will make your mouth water as soon as you try it.

Loved and hated in equal measure, garlic is the perfect companion to add to butter to create a dressing full of flavor that will take your breath away. Making a delicious garlic butter is as simple as its result is rewarding. You’ll see it’s made almost without making a mess and in no time you’ll have turned a good butter into a special ingredient that will elevate your dishes and bring you lots of joy. To you and your guests!

This recipe for homemade orange marmalade comes from French chef Philippe Laruelle, and it's sure to be a success thanks to the tips and proportions he provides.

In recent years, peanut cream has become very popular, which you may also know as peanut butter or crema de maní. It’s a spread with an intense peanut flavor, since it’s made solely from peanuts, and it lets you use it or pair it with a wide variety of desserts and sweet recipes.

I bring you a kitchen staple, roasted garlic, a preparation essential both for enjoying on its own and for boosting the flavor and result of any dish you use it in. Here you'll find how to make roasted garlic, how to use it in your recipes, and also ideas for making the most of the wonderful garlic‑infused oil that comes from storing roasted garlic in oil.

Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables and, if I have to choose which way of preparing them I like best, I definitely go with artichokes confited in olive oil. Confiting artichokes is a process in which we cook the artichokes submerged in olive oil, at low temperature and for a prolonged period of time.