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Steamed lemon hake is one of those recipes that show that cooking light does not mean giving up flavor. It is a simple, healthy dish that is truly quick to prepare (done in 10-12 minutes!), perfect for any time of year and for anyone looking to enjoy tender, juicy fish with very few ingredients.

This Indian-style chicken with creamy butter sauce is the perfect example that you can make a truly delicious dish without having to spend much time in the kitchen. A very tasty recipe where the smooth, addictive flavor of the sauce stands out, and it needs a good accompaniment, whether in the form of cooked rice, a flatbread, or a slice of your favorite bread. I assure you that you’ll leave the plate squeaky clean and, if there’s any left in the pan, you’ll want seconds! 

There are moments in the kitchen you never forget: the sizzle when meat hits the pan, the steam rising, the aroma filling the kitchen. That magical moment has a scientific name—the Maillard effect—and one essential ally: the mineral iron pan.

Traditional meatloaf has the charm of those comforting, hearty recipes that make a home feel like home. It is a dish that takes time, but once it is brought to the table, it makes time stand still and leaves everyone silent as they eagerly wait for their slice on the plate.

If I had to choose one fruit that takes me back to summer, I’d definitely go with the peach. And if you asked me for an easy, no-fuss dish, I’d choose chicken cooked on the barbecue. In this roast chicken with peaches recipe, we’re going to combine forces and cook the chicken on the barbecue with the peaches, using them as a side dish, replacing the classic potatoes, and turning them into a wonderful sauce. A true delight, and one that makes me reluctant to say goodbye to a season I love!

Cod is a fish I like in any way. Breaded, with pisto, stewed with potatoes, baked, or in a salad with xató sauce, I find it an incredibly versatile fish and, above all, delicious. That’s why I think this Cantonese-style steamed cod recipe is fabulous, because it’s a different option from the ones we usually make at home, and it’s so easy to make that it’s ideal for dinners on days when we’re short on time.

The key to a great entrecôte like the one in this entrecôte with blue cheese butter recipe lies in the searing, and that can only truly be achieved with cast iron. The Lodge cast iron grill pan reaches very high temperatures and, above all, maintains them consistently – something essential for searing the meat correctly from the very first moment.

Today we’re preparing a pan-fried hake with beurre blanc sauce, a classic French recipe that combines simplicity and elegance like few others. A delicate white fish dish with a smooth, creamy sauce that enhances its flavour, perfect for everyday meals as well as those occasions when you want to impress without too much effort.

I love this recipe, and I encourage you to make it at home!  This braised chicken with Roquefort sauce is one of those recipes where you get spectacular results with very little effort: nicely browned chicken fillets and a creamy, bold, flavor-packed sauce that comes together almost at the same time.

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.