Author: Matxalen Alfaro


  • Burrata salad with roasted cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and basil

    I discovered real burrata on a trip to Puglia, Italy, its birthplace. A few years back, we had read an article in The New York Times about a food critic who stopped at what was practically a roadside restaurant, and when he ordered the “antipasti,” they brought him out 14 dishes. Well, curious about that…

  • Cooking Takes Time

    “It’s late when you get home. You open the fridge almost without thinking, pull out something easy, slide it into the microwave and wait for the familiar beep. By the time you sit down, you’re already scrolling through your phone. We’ve all done it. Yet somewhere along the way, something quietly disappeared. When did we…

  • Simple recipes for long tables

    There is a quiet beauty in simple food. Not because it asks for less effort, but because it asks for something far more valuable: attention. A handful of ripe tomatoes, good olive oil, fresh herbs, a loaf of bread still warm from the oven—these ingredients don’t need disguises. They simply need time and people willing…

  • Fig tart with mascarpone

    There are desserts that try to impress, and there are desserts that simply celebrate the season. This tart belongs to the second kind. Sweet ripe figs, creamy mascarpone and a crisp buttery pastry are all you need for a dessert that feels elegant without being complicated.

  • Pumpkin, sage and seasonal pasta

    Autumn has a way of slowing everything down, and this is the kind of meal that embraces that rhythm. Sweet roasted pumpkin, fragrant sage and good pasta come together in a dish that is both comforting and elegant. It’s proof that a few seasonal ingredients can create something deeply satisfying.

  • Roasted tomato basil and ricotta tart

    This is the kind of recipe that celebrates summer at its best. Slow-roasted tomatoes become sweet and intensely flavoured, creamy ricotta adds richness, and fresh basil brings everything to life. Served warm or at room temperature, it’s perfect for a relaxed lunch, a garden gathering or as the centrepiece of a long table.

  • Breakfast for slow mornings

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