Apple & Almond Frangipane Tarts I must have made thousands of these in my early days as a chef, and no wonder. The buttery puff pastry is topped with a luscious almond cream and thinly sliced apple, then baked until
... [read more]Our French-Influenced Fried Rice I know that there are hundreds of versions of fried rice out there but this version, not surprisingly, has a little French influence: butter! There is a reason this simple ingredient is a chef’s secret weapon.
... [read more]Duck-Fat Potatoes with Garlic & Rosemary Crisp golden potatoes are probably the one vegetable accompaniment that everyone loves – no matter what shape or form they come in. While the garlic and rosemary certainly add to the flavour of this
... [read more]Pacchetti Ripieni In episode 6 of “Around the World with Manu” I joined Italian nonna Adelina in the kitchen at Enoteca Maria. She taught me how to make Paccheri Ripieni, cheese and vegetable filled pasta tubes. I’ve never crumbed pasta before
... [read more]Smokey Pork Ribs In episode 6 of “Around the World with Manu” I made proper soul food ribs with Sam of Sam’s Soul Food Restaurant and Bar in The Bronx, and I seriously think they are the best ribs I’ve
... [read more]Prawn Ceviche In episode 6 of “Around the World with Manu” I had an amazing opportunity to spend a day with Elias, a Mexican American cook who welcomed me into his home. While we were waiting for the Cochinita Pibil
... [read more]Cochinita Pibil – Roast Pork & Black Bean Tortillas In episode 6 of “Around the World with Manu” I had an amazing opportunity to spend a day with Elias, a Mexican American cook who welcomed me into his home. He
... [read more]Chanko Nabe In episode 5 of “Around the World with Manu” I had a wonderful opportunity to join a Sumo training session in Tokyo. These guys were so welcoming — both in the ring and afterwards for a meal, even
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