Kitchen notebook
Recipes that just work, to make again and again.
This is where I share the food I really cook at home: simple recipes, explained step by step, with quantities that adjust to however many people you're feeding. Plus my honest advice on the kitchen tools worth having (and the ones that are a waste of money).
Latest recipe
Classic lasagna bolognese
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My kitchen gear, no sugar-coating
All articles Kitchen tools & comparisons
Frying pans
Grill pans: which one to choose and how to use it properly
Cast iron, enameled cast iron or nonstick aluminum: my take on grill pans, and the 4 moves for beautiful grill marks without everything sticking.
Dutch ovens & saucepans
Le Creuset or Staub: which cast iron Dutch oven should you choose?
The two great French enameled cast iron Dutch ovens compared: enamel, lid, weight, care… and the cheaper alternatives.
Frying pans
Stainless steel, cast iron or nonstick pan: which one for what?
Every material has its job. The right trio of pans to cook anything, and how to cook in stainless steel without things sticking.