Melt the butter in a pan and gently cook the leeks for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, potato and flour and cook, stirring for a further minute….

Beat the eggs, milk and mustard together with a whisk. Place flour in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the liquid and gradually mix in the flour to make a dropping consistency batter. Allow to rest for 1 hour before baking.

Shrimp sautéed in olive oil, with a brandy sauce flavoured with garlic shallots and oregano. Great served with a rice pilaf and salad! INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings): 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails 1/2 [...]

Dough: 1 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees) 2 packages yeast 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil Pesto: 1 cup olive oil 2 cups fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 [...]