Recipes – Page 2 – The Zen Gourmand

Canadian, Courses, Cuisines, International, Recipes, Side Dish

Balsamic Roasted Potatoes And Carrots

The aromas that fill the kitchen and house when you are roasting potatoes and carrots infused with balsamic vinegar and combined with herbs like thyme and rosemary, will leave you salivating in anticipation of the finished dish. Balsamic…

Baked Goods, International, Italian, Recipes

Rosemary and Pecan Biscotti

Rosemary and Pecan Biscotti A savoury biscotti to serve at cocktails or with a hot bouillon. The aromatic rosemary is supported with a hint of cayenne pepper and the pecans round out the Umami of this unconventional biscotti. 550…

Courses, International, Recipes, Salad

Mixed Green Salad with Smoked Salmon and Crostini

We tend to associate this kind of salad with Spring and Summer. It can however make for a nice treat in any season. Mixed Green Salad with Smoked Salmon and Crostini A flavourful salad that can be served at any time of the year. Salad4…

Baked Goods, Dessert, Recipes, Swiss

My “Easy Sunday Cake”

As the name says, the “Easy Sunday Cake” is incredibly easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, very little time to make and yet, is always a great hit with family and guests alike. Credit for the original recipe goes to my mother. Easy…

French, International, Main Course, Recipes

Trout Fillets Amandine aka “Truite Amandine”

Truite Amandine or Trout Fillets with Almonds is a fairly regular dish in our house. It’s easy to make, light fare, looks and tastes great and lends itself as everyday dinner as well as for entertaining.I typically use whole almonds and slice…

Baked Goods, Courses, Cuisines, International, Italian, Recipes

Espresso Chocolate Chunk Biscotti

Espresso Chocolate Chunk Biscotti This Biscotti recipe combines the incredibly rich flavours of fresh ground espresso and luxurious chocolate into a most delightful dipper for your early morning coffee. Dough250 ml Sugar…

Italian, Main Course, Mediterranean, Recipes, Spanish

Curry Shrimp Risotto Gratin

This Curry Shrimp Risotto Gratin is based on a classic Spanish dish. Curry Shrimp Risotto Gratin The Curry Shrimp Risotto Gratin is one of those dishes that may well make it into your regular monthly repetoire. It’s easy to make,…

Canadian, Main Course, Recipes

Smoked Ham Hock with Roast Potatoes

Some notes to the recipe below: I typically cook some dried green beans as an additional side. These I soak for a few hours ahead, drain and add to the dutch oven a half hour before time is up, continuing to cook while the hock and potatoes…

Italian, Main Course, Recipes, Swiss

Polenta Gratin or “Polenta alla nonna”

If you love polenta or grits and you're looking for hearty cool weather dish, this recipe will serve you well. Polenta Gratin or “Polenta alla nonna” This polenta is actually a polenta, ham, tomato and cheese gratin. A very tasty…

Austrian, Dessert, German, Recipes, Swiss

Linzer Torte

Another one of my mother’s recipes, the Linzer Torte is a torte that has its origins in Austria but is made in all neighbouring countries in various styles. The major differences are in the nuts ( hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds) and the filling…