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Stewed octopus with olives – Gordon Ramsay’s version

THE stewed octopus with olives they are a dish of the Mediterranean gastronomic tradition, a perfect combination between the delicacy of octopus and the aromatic intensity of olives.

To prepare this irresistible dish, you need to start by carefully cleaning the baby octopus. Subsequently, they are fried with an aromatic base of chopped onion and garlic in a little extra virgin olive oil, until lightly browned.

The heart of this recipe it is the slow cooking of baby octopus in a rich sauce of peeled tomatoes or tomato puree. This allows the octopus to absorb the flavors of the sauce, becoming tender and succulent.

The black olives and green added halfway through cooking, they contribute with their strong and salty flavour, creating a perfect contrast with the sweetness of the octopus.

The final touch of chopped fresh parsley completes the preparation, adding a note of freshness and helping to balance the richness of the flavors. The dish is served hotperhaps accompanied by a side of crunchy bread, perfect for dipping into the delicious sauce.

THE stewed octopus with olives they embody authentic Mediterranean cuisine, combining simple ingredients in a symphony of flavors that evoke the sea and the culinary tradition of the Italian coasts.

This dish is an excellent choice for those who want to experience the richness and harmony of flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.

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the very fast and super easy version! – Gordon Ramsay’s version

There Red velvet donut it’s a Sweet soft dal Redthe fast version of the classic Red Velvet Cake; with them same ingredients: flour, eggs, sugar, buttermilk, in the mold from Ciambellone! Imagine the same very soft texture And velvetyfrom the heavenly flavour delicately chic And wonderful to be presented; but ready to serve in half the time!

The secret to have a red velvet donut from intended color And brilliantthe rule is always the same: use a powdered dye or thick gel ! Attention to avoid liquid ones because you will get a pale, faded color tending towards pink or brownish! Follow all my advice and just like it was with the original version, it will be a success! In this case, I served with dusting of icing sugar; you can frost with soft royal icing, or make one Red velvet donut with Cream Cheese and maybe add berries, currant ; found all options in the process. Perfect like no stress alternative to the majestic Christmas cake or Christmas log, but also for Saint Valentinea romantic dinner or a Buffet for children (believe me they will love it)! And if you have a few slices left over it’s wonderful for you too breakfast or a simple one afternoon snack .

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Two-tone donut (simple, but highly effective, with a marbled texture)

Red velvet donut recipe

PREPARATION TIMES

Preparation	Cooking	Total
10 minutes	50 minutes	1 hour

Ingredients

Quantity for 1 24cm donut mould
350 g of ’00 flour 1 teaspoon of bitter cocoa powder 200g of granulated sugar 200 ml of sunflower seed oil (or 170 g of soft butter) 120 g of milk 120 g of plain yogurt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon of vinegar a pinch of salt vanilla (1 sachet or 1 tablespoon of extract) powdered red food coloring or thick gel 1 sachet of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Quantity for 1 24cm donut mould

350 g of ’00 flour

1 teaspoon of bitter cocoa powder

200g of granulated sugar

200 ml of sunflower seed oil (or 170 g of soft butter)

120 g of milk

120 g of plain yogurt

2 eggs

1 teaspoon of vinegar

a pinch of salt

vanilla (1 sachet or 1 tablespoon of extract)

powdered red food coloring or thick gel

1 sachet of baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Method

How to make red velvet donut

First of all, make the buttermilk by mixing together the yogurt, milk and vinegar, cover with cling film and leave at room temperature to ferment for 20 minutes to about 1 hour.

In the meantime, preheat the oven and whisk together the oil or soft butter with the sugar and vanilla, slowly add the eggs until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.

Finally add the buttermilk, always whipping at low speed.

Then add the food coloring. if you are using the powder, start with 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if you use the gel one 1 teaspoon at a time, always mix while whipping and gradually evaluate whether to add more.

Remember that you will have to immediately obtain a bright red color because 10 – 15% of the color is lost during cooking,

Finally add the flour previously sifted with cocoa, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Whip at low speed until you obtain a creamy and soft mixture.

If you see that your red has lost its hue, add a little more coloring and mix it.

Finally, pour the mixture into a perfectly buttered and floured donut pan:

red velvet donut dough

Then cook in a preheated oven in the middle part at 180° for about 50 minutes. Be careful that it may take less time, it depends on the mold and the oven. after 30 minutes, check, but do not open the oven until a nice dome has formed.

Always do the toothpick test, it must be dry.

Finally, remove from the oven, leave to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out from the mold.

Leave to cool completely and then sprinkle with icing sugar!

Here’s yours ready Red velvet donut

red velvet donut recipe

Delicious variations

If you want you can add some white icingcreating a base of royal icing that is not too dense, pour it over the donut and serve it,

If you want to make it even more majestic, you can decorate it add tufts on the surface typical cream cheese what to find in the Red Velvet Cake; to complete you can add raspberries, currants, strawberries, berries of your choice.

The red velvet donut it keeps perfectly for 2 – 3 days at room temperature, preferably in a cake tin. If it is left over and becomes dry, recycle the leftovers by preparing red velvet truffles!

20 quick and easy pumpkin recipes – Gordon Ramsay’s version

If you are looking for quick and easy ideas for cooking pumpkin you are in the right place: here are 20 quick and easy pumpkin recipes to best enjoy this fantastic product autumn vegetable. And make the most of its potential in the kitchen.

There pumpkin Indeed it is a versatile and healthy ingredient which can be used in a myriad of delicious recipes. Certainly not only the taste but also the… the beneficial properties it brings.

In fact, this fantastic vegetable is one extraordinary source of vitamin A, C vitamin, potassium and other important nutrients essential for health. Furthermore the fibers which contains contribute to healthy digestion and the feeling of satiety. It’s a food low calorieideal for those who want to control their weight.

So let’s all go to the kitchen and prepare delicious dishes with this seasonal ingredient!

Here are 20 quick and easy pumpkin recipes:

Savory pie with pumpkin and potatoes – a tasty, very simple rustic dish with a unique goodness.

Savory pumpkin plumcake – prepared with lots of goodness pumpkin, extra virgin olive oil and sow.

Pan-fried pumpkin and potatoes – a fragrant and tasty side dish thanks to the speck.

Baked pumpkin with breadcrumbs – a cooking process that enhances its flavour.

Baked pumpkin floured – simple and flavored with rosemary.

Pasta with pumpkin, sausage and gorgonzola – an intense and delicious first course.

Pasta with pumpkin, sausage and gorgonzola

Pasta with pumpkin and ricotta – a quick and flavorful first course.

Meat cannelloni with pumpkin sauce – a classic Sunday dish.

Risotto with pumpkin and crispy speck – a creamy and appetizing risotto.

Creamy pumpkin risotto – a simple and genuine risotto with lots of pumpkin.

Pumpkin risotto with chestnuts and fondue – a more elaborate recipe with which you will make a great impression.

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Pumpkin carbonara without eggs – one fake carbonara where the eggs are replaced by a pumpkin cream.

Pumpkin and chickpea meatballs – a very interesting recipe that you will undoubtedly like for its simplicity.

Baked pumpkin with herbs – the pumpkin is simply flavored with a chopped aromas fresh.

Pumpkin cream with croutons – a comfort food par excellence.

Pumpkin pie everything in the mixer – a very easy dessert that can be prepared in 5 minutes.

Pumpkin cake with chocolate chips – an autumnal cake, simple, soft and very tasty.

Pumpkin parmigiana – an alternative to the classic parmigiana which is prepared with eggplant.

Pumpkin muffins – delicious and genuine sweets that contain pumpkin and almonds in their dough.

Soft pumpkin plumcake – a genuine and delicate dessert, prepared with yellow pumpkin.

Pumpkin and almond biscuits – delicious sweets made with pumpkin and almond flour.

Crispy pumpkin granola – an energy mix based on cereals, oat flakes, dried fruit and honey.

Light pumpkin pancakes – perfect to enjoy for breakfast accompanied by good honey and fresh fruit.

Winter pumpkin, orange and ginger jam – ideal to enjoy with cheeses.

Two other desserts with pumpkin are: the soft donut with pumpkin and carrots, excellent for breakfast.

Or the crumbled cake with pumpkin and cinnamon, ideal for after a meal.

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