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If you'd like to make a homemade terrine with a special touch, this meat and pistachio pâté with cognac will delight you. Inspired by classic rustic pork and chicken terrines, it combines smooth textures with the crunchy note of pistachios and the fruity flavor of cherries macerated in cognac.

If there is a waste-not cake that succeeds like few others, it’s Banana bread, which isn’t a bread nor does it use baker’s yeast, but it does include very ripe bananas. This loaf is delicious and very moist, keeps wonderfully for several days (if you’re lucky enough that it doesn’t get devoured at home), and is ideal for using up those bananas that, being so ripe, look like jam.

This easy, healthy recipe is a real find, and the result couldn’t be tastier. The vegan stir-fry of crispy tofu and asparagus in a wok is ready in no time and I promise you’ll be licking your fingers. Cooked in an Asian style with a delicious sauce where ginger adds a fresh, slightly spicy touch, this stir-fry is a great, very healthy option to add to the weekly menu for any lunch or dinner.

If there is one staple at home, it is undoubtedly pasta with tomato sauce. Young and old alike enjoy a good plate of homemade fresh pasta with natural tomato sauce. If you are looking for an easy and quick recipe for any meal, these spaghetti with tomato and crispy capers that I am sharing with you tick all the boxes. Preparing this dish is not difficult at all and the result is delicious. If you also feel like making fresh pasta at home, you will earn a round of applause, although with this homemade tomato sauce any pasta tastes absolutely wonderful. 

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It happened to me too. And it worried me a lot.
So much so that when I finally understood what was happening to me and what I could do to change it, I felt the need to share it.

This post is exactly that: an honest explanation of why at 40 we can gain weight even when we “do everything right” and what has truly helped me reduce inflammation and start losing weight.

Get your spoons ready, because today I'm bringing you an incredible sweet recipe. This Sticky Toffee Pudding (date cake with toffee sauce) is, without a doubt, one of the most extraordinary moist cakes I've tried lately. From the moment you take the first spoonful, its soft, melting texture will capture you forever. After that, you'll want this dessert in your life as often as possible. There's no turning back!

There are recipes that seem restaurant-quality, but in reality only require good ingredients and proper cooking. This duck magret with pilaf rice and orange sauce is exactly that: an elegant, aromatic dish with sweet-and-salty contrast, yet perfectly doable at home.

Teriyaki salmon is one of those recipes that, when made right, stays in your weekly rotation forever. It has that perfect balance of speed, flavour, and impressive results that we’re always looking for in everyday cooking: juicy fish, crispy skin, and a glossy sauce that looks restaurant-worthy but is actually made in just a few minutes and with no hassle.

Halfway between a traditional bavarois and a light red-fruit foam, this raspberry mousse with its coulis is a chilled dessert that will make you a hit. Presented in small glasses, it’s so eye-catching that it belongs in the display case of the finest patisseries. And its intense raspberry flavor, with the delicate texture that characterizes bavarian cream, is a guarantee of success, even among the most demanding palates.

Without a doubt, crêpes are a marvelous invention. That's why they get their well-deserved recognition on International Crêpe Day. These red fruit crêpes combine two things I love: crêpes on one hand, and on the other, a perfect mix of strawberries, blueberries, currants and raspberries, with just the right amount of sugar to slightly mellow the pleasant tartness of the red fruits. A delight!

There are days when you want to eat well without overcomplicating things—those days when your body craves something warm, tasty and comforting. This recipe for stewed sausages with tomato, beans and herbs is just that: a simple, one-pot dish that practically cooks itself and fills the kitchen with an aroma that invites you to sit down and enjoy your meal unhurriedly.

Today we're going to make cookies for snack time — what do you think of the idea? I'm sure you'll love it, as I do. And if I also tell you that this jam cookie recipe is very easy and perfect for making with the little ones at home, you won't have a moment to spare before gathering all the ingredients and putting on your apron.