Strawberry Balsamic Basil Gelato

I had strawberry and balsamic gelato at a gelateria in Bologna where the flavour combinations were written on a chalkboard that changed every morning. The balsamic was sharp and sweet against the strawberries, and there was something herbal I could not identify until the second …

Potatoes and Pumpkin Puff Pastry

Have you tried putting pumpkin and potato together in a puff pastry? Both are steamed, sieved until smooth, seasoned with Parmigiano cheese, salt, and pepper, then poured onto a rolled-out sheet of puff pastry and baked at 180°C (356°F) for 30-35 minutes. Sieving the steamed …

Brazilian Heart of Palm Skewers

I first had heart of palm skewers at a churrascaria in São Paulo, served cold between rounds of grilled meat as a palate cleanser. The idea stayed with me. Hearts of palm have this clean, almost buttery flavour that works when you pair them with …