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How to cook fish: beginner’s guide and recipes – Gordon Ramsay’s version

Recipes with salmon: from classic to modern


Imagine yourself sitting at the table, surrounded by friends and family, while the scent of the sea invades the kitchen. Fish is one of the most delicious and versatile ingredients in gastronomy, but it can often intimidate those who are not used to cooking it. With this beginner’s guide and recipes, we will guide you step by step into the magical world of fish preparation, revealing all the secrets and tricks to obtain delicious and surprising dishes.

How to choose the right fish

Before you start cooking the fish, it is essential choose the best product. When you go to the market or supermarket, make sure the fish is fresh and of high quality. Some common fish to use in cooking include:

Salmon: Rich in omega-3 fats, it’s perfect for grilling or baking.

Gilt-head bream: with a delicate flavour, it is excellent cooked whole in the oven with aromatic herbs.

Tuna: ideal for preparing delicious tartare or grilled to perfection.

Cod: versatile and light, it lends itself to multiple preparations such as baked or pan-fried.

Cooking techniques and recipes to try

Once you have chosen the fish, it is important to know the most suitable cooking techniques for it enhance its flavor and texture. Here are some simple recipes to try to test your cooking skills:

Grilled salmon with lemon and herb sauce: marinate the salmon with oil, lemon and aromatic herbs, then cook it on the grill until it obtains a golden crust.

Sea bream baked in foil with cherry tomatoes and olives: wrap the sea bream in aluminum foil with cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic and parsley, then cook it in the oven for a light and tasty dish.

Tuna tartare with avocado and lime: Dice the tuna, mix it with avocado, lime, red onion and fresh cilantro for an explosion of fresh, vibrant flavours.

Pan-fried cod with cherry tomatoes and capers: brown the cod in a pan with cherry tomatoes, capers, garlic and parsley for a quick and tasty dish.

By incorporating these recipes into your cooking routine, you will be able to experiment with fish creatively and appreciate its versatility in the kitchen.

Cooking fish can seem intimidating at first, but with the right guidance and the right recipes, you can transform this ingredient into delicious and memorable dishes. Experiment, have fun and be inspired by the magic of the sea in your kitchen. Enjoy your meal!

Steak, the definitive recipe – AltroFood – Gordon Ramsay’s version

Steak, the definitive recipe - AltroFood


In the culinary art, the steak It represents a true masterpiece for meat lovers. This dish, simple in its essence but complex in its execution, embodies the joy of a cuisine that knows how to enhance the most authentic and genuine flavours. Steak is not just food, but an experience, a ritual shared among those who love to sit at the table and celebrate life through the most intense and rich flavors that nature can offer.

Cooking the perfect steak is a demanding art patience, precision and a pinch of passion. It’s not just about heating up a grill or a pan. It is a process that begins with choosing the right meat, passes through careful preparation and ends with cooking, which must be carried out respecting times and temperatures to obtain that perfect alchemy between crunchy outside and juicy inside.

The right meat

The choice of cut it is the fundamental first step. There are many options: from Florentinewith its perfect balance between meat and fat, ribeye, rich in marbling which gives it flavor and tenderness, up to the fillet steak, for those who prefer lean but incredibly tender meat. Each cut has its own peculiarities and will satisfy the most diverse tastes, but the golden rule remains one: the quality. Always preferring meat from sustainable farms, where the animals are fed and raised respecting their well-being, will make the difference not only in the dish but also in the impact that our choices have on the world.

How to make steak

Once you have selected your steak, it is essential to bring it to room temperature before cooking. This step, often underestimated, is crucial to ensure uniform cooking. A cold steak from the refrigerator, in fact, will suffer a thermal shock upon contact with the heat source, resulting in it being less tender.

The salt plays a key role in the preparation of steak. It must be used generously, but judiciously. Salt not only enhances the flavors, but also helps form that crusty exterior that contrasts beautifully with the soft, succulent interior. It is preferable to use coarse salt, which, unlike fine salt, does not risk dissolving too quickly and extracting moisture from the meat.

There cooking it is the culminating moment of the whole process. Whether you choose to use a charcoal grill, for that smoky, rustic touch, or a cast iron pan, for an even, golden crust, the important thing is that the heat source is very hot before placing the steak. This will seal the juices inside, keeping the meat tender and juicy.

Every cooking enthusiast knows that patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to letting meat rest after cooking. This step allows the juices to redistribute evenly, ensuring that each bite is full of flavor and freshness.unparalleled energy.

How to cook a steak differently

Exploring new techniques and flavors can transform everyday cooking into an exciting adventure. For steak, this might mean experimenting with malternative cooking methods or add unexpected ingredients that enhance the taste.

A fascinating technique is the cooking sous vide, which guarantees almost scientific precision in achieving the desired degree of cooking. The steak is vacuum sealed with flavors of your choice, such as herbs or garlic, and then immersed in a temperature-controlled water bath. This method allows you to cook the meat evenly, without risking burning or overcooking it.

Another idea could be to marinate it with ingredients that slightly break down the muscle fibers, such as citrus juice, vinegar or wine, while enriching the flavor at the same time. The marinades can vary from the simplest ones, based on oil, garlic and rosemary, to the more elaborate ones with exotic spices, offering a new taste experience every time.

Finally, why not try the butter finish? After cooking, adding a touch of butter flavored with herbs and spices to the still-warm steak can add a richness of flavor and creaminess that will contrast beautifully with the crust on the outside.

Now, let’s move on to the practical part with our classic steak recipe, divided into 5 key steps. But before…

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Mimosa muffins for Women’s Day! (very fast) – Gordon Ramsay’s version

mimosa muffins - Recipe by Tavolartegusto


THE Mimosa muffins I am the super quick treat for the Women’s Day which is celebrated on8th of March! Self you don’t have the time to prepare the classic mimosa cake; then these soft cakes they are the solution! They’re preparing in a few minutes with typical dough and muffin mould. Once baked they come emptiedThen filled with cream and finally covered in soft crumbs of emptied dough that simulate the appearance of the marvelous mimosa flower! They are not beautiful? And I assure you too delicious!

mimosa muffins - Recipe by Tavolartegusto

For the very easy to make and super quick, I relied on mine proven bases which have now also entered your recipe book! L’basic dough is made in 5 minutes no tools, just a hand whisk, same thing as the Custard; which you can replace with the diplomatic cream you use in the original version or Lemon cream for a citrus and fresh touch! Time to decorate them Mimosa muffins they are ready to serve on the table! The beauty that you won’t even have to wait hours for it to rest in the fridge! just a quarter of an hour! Definitely perfect for celebrating women; just like the mimosa roll, they are also ideal for all spring holidayscelebration of mom, Easter Sundays with the family and of course for children who love choreographic single portions.

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Lemon muffins (with citrus icing, very soft and quick)

Mimosa muffin recipe

PREPARATION TIMES




Preparation Cooking Total
20 minutes 25 minutes 45 minutes

Cost Kitchen Calories
Bass American 342 Kcal

Ingredients





Quantity for 8 pieces (7 finished)

Muffin base:

  • 240 g of ’00 flour
  • 180 ml of milk at room temperature (which you can replace with rice, skimmed or soy milk)
  • 65 g of cold melted butter or 65 ml of sunflower seed oil (nothing changes)
  • 150 g of granulated sugar
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 10 g of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (alternatively the seeds of 1/2 berry, or 1/2 sachet of vanillin, finely grated lemon peel)

Cream for filling:

  • 200 g of fresh whole milk
  • 50 g of fresh liquid cream
  • 3 very fresh medium egg yolks
  • 75 g of sugar
  • 15 g of ’00 flour
  • 10 g of potato starch
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Equipment:

Method

How to make muffins for Women’s Day

First of all, mix the milk, eggs, butter or oil together with the vanilla extract in a bowl until you obtain a blended mixture.

Then add flour, sugar, sifted yeast previously mixed together in another bowl.

Don’t stir too much, just long enough to obtain a dense and not too smooth mixture.

Finally, pour into the cups previously inserted into the muffin mold.

Do not fill to the edge but leave 1 cm from the margin

Then cook in the oven at 180° for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a wire rack

Let cool completely.

Finally prepare the filling.

First of all, whip the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla with an electric whisk for 3 minutes until you obtain a very swollen and frothy mixture. Add starch and flour while continuing to whisk. The mixture must be velvety. Separately, heat the milk with vanilla. When it comes to the boil, remove the peels and pour over the whipped eggs. Lower the heat slightly. Only when the milk pierces the eggs, quickly stir the cream and at the same time turn off the heat. Immediately pour the custard into a bowl, cover with cling film and leave to cool. To see step by step photos, look at the article CUSTOM CREAM

At this point, use a teaspoon to empty the center of your now cold muffins and crumble the mixture well separately.

My advice is to also crumble an entire muffin to make nice full decorations!

Finally, fill each mimosa muffin with the custard until it forms a small dome:

how to make mimosa muffins for Women's Day - Recipe by Tavolartegusto

Then add the crumbled crumb mixture to each dome

In this case I also added some edible flowers to make the Women’s Day Muffins super cute!

Then let it rest for at least 15 minutes in the fridge before serving

Here are yours ready Mimosa muffins!

mimosa muffins for Women's Day - Recipe by Tavolartegusto

Variants

You can prepare these cakes too with leftovers of sponge cake or cake dough. Empty and fill with the chosen cream and bring it to life Mimosa cupcakes delicious!

If you have some crumbs left over, prepare mimosa cake pops!

storage

They keep perfectly for 2 days in the fridge, the cream inside and on top will guarantee softness

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