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A little taste from Madeira

You can make risotto with almost everything.
Have you ever thought to make risotto with strawberries?
Strawberries give a delicate slightly sour flavor and an incredible aroma.
Are you ready for a special rice and risotto course?
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https://cuocamargherita.com/2017/02/02/ode-to-the-jota/

Ode to the Jota Among the countless Italian soups, witness of the Italian rural heritage, today I want to talk of one of my favourite, the most popular soup of the very north-east area of Italy: the Karst. The Kar…

Today it is snowing!
What better that a comforting lasagna? this is one of my favourites

https://cuocamargherita.com/2017/01/14/pumpkin-again-and-vegetarian-lasagna/

Pumpkin (again) and vegetarian lasagna Lasagna bolognese is probably one of the best known Italian dish. There are countless recipes over the Internet, all claiming to be the true Italian recipe. Sorry to disappoint you, but the true It…

Special biscuits from Tuscany for the three kings

https://cuocamargherita.com/2017/01/06/special-biscuits-from-tuscany-for-the-three-kings/

Epifania In Italy January 6th is the last holiday of the Christmas break. In the catholic tradition it is the celebration of the three kings visiting baby Jesus, but in the popular tradition this day is ass…

After the holidays let's start the new year with something light and delicious
Braised cod, sweet potatoes and roasted garlic cream, fennels and oranges salad

You are still in time to prepare some lentils for tonight
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous 2017
https://cuocamargherita.com/2016/12/31/new-yars-eve-the-italian-way/

New Yars Eve, the Italian way Everywhere in the world New Years Eve represents a sort of yearly landmark in our lives and an occasion to celebrate! We salute, with regret or relief, the year that is about to finish and we look …

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35 enthusiastic innovators for the first team building experience - an exciting experience

Team building experience in Den Haag The first cooking as team building experience event has been a challenging and exciting and a bit exhausting experience. The event took place at iForesee premises, near Den Haag Holland Spoor, with…

For your Christmas gifts this year think of something made with your hands and your heart!
What about some nice jams? Pears and vanilla? Or orange marmalade? Raspberry?
Or would you rather prefer a batch of your own Christmas cookies?
If you cannot decide you can select a gift certificate from CuocaMargherita

Ready to start!
Cooking as a team building experience with
Centre for Innovation The Hague at iForesee

I am so proud of my latest creation, a sort of imaginary taste-walk from Thanksgiving to Sinterklaas and Christmas. Spicy and flavourful!
And what about you? what is your favourite muffin?

Muffins variations It took me a few years to prefect my own recipe and finally I am pretty much satisfied as the resulting (muffins) are always fragrant,  fluffy and tasteful. I experimented several different recipes…

I love fruit cakes for Christmas! and you? do you want to try this?

Christmas cakes: Tuscany – Panforte Margherita Panforte is a delicious fruit-cake that combines different dry fruits, nuts and spices. It is traditionally served for Christmas in Tuscany, more precisely in Siena, the beautiful town famous for t…

Congrats to Rowena and her first Risotto

A special dessert for your up-coming Christmas? You can book yours now, just contact me!
Available also as gluten free or vegan.

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Today B-day party Nice weather today, still warm and sunny. Perfect day for an open-air Birthday party for a lucky 5 years old boy. I prepared: Chèvre & courgette muffins Ricotta and tuna fish dumplings Shrimps …

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Are you up for a Halloween party? and you want to prepare some fantastic, tasty and spooky treats for your friends? what about some pumpkin-based ideas Pumpkin flans with cheese fondue Pumpkin dumplings with red belly peppers sauce…

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New! Vegetarian or vegan options Are you a vegetarian or vegan? Or do you have some of those nasty allergies or intolerances? Do not worry, there are options for you too!   Some of the menus are provided also as vegetarian or…

Can you guess what this composition is?

I love salmon also because its versatility, you can make so many delicious things out of it. Here playing with texture and techniques: Salmon three ways...
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My favorite risotto for this season: pumpkin risotto with bacon and pecorino flakes
Do you want the recipe? Book your cooking lesson "Autumn is coming" today
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Autumn is approaching, the time is perfect for transforming summer fruit into something to enjoy in the upcoming months. This is Grape jelly, home-made and of course totally natural.
Do you want to learn how to do it yourself?
Contact me and we can arrange a jamming session

Do you want to charm your guests with a special meal comfortably in your house? Or gather around the table with your loved ones to celebrate a special event?
Do you want to learn the secrets and tastes of Italian cuisine?

No worries! Cuoca Margherita can make your dreams come true.