Fuži with Truffles

  Fuži is a special Istrian (Istria is a region in Croatia) pasta. This pasta dish from Croatia is fun to make and tastes amazing. A specialty of Istrian cooking, truffles have been picked in Istria for centuries and are well-known …

Veal and Truffle Burgers

  During the three years study of the International Chefs Diploma at Westminster Kingsway College in London, Richard Hards spent his time between studying and running a small kitchen at a sailing club, practicing what he learnt. This put him …

Truffle canapés

  Well truffle fans, the fresh Perigord (black) truffle season is definitely upon us, and there are a mere four weeks until it leaves us for another year.   What better excuse to start thinking about a party, and the …

Truffled turkey ballotine

    Thanksgiving was traditionally celebrated, mostly in North America, to give thanks for the harvest. Nowadays our transatlantic cousins use the occasion to get together with family and friends and eat a range of foods not dissimilar to Christmas …

Truffley Eggs Benedict

    Eggs benedict makes a lovely, lazy weekend brunch, with the addition of truffles giving it something special.   What you need for this recipe …   2 eggs 1 english muffin 1 slice of good ham hollandaise sauce …

A bonfire night truffle feast

    They say the English are eccentric. Maybe this is one of the reasons we celebrate foiling a plot to burn down parliament by burning effigies of its perpetrator. Try adding to the merriment with some warming, truffley bonfire …

Truffled duck terrine

  This duck terrine takes a little effort to assemble, and benefits from time left to press and mature, but it’s worth it. Cranberries and cognac add a festive feel: make it now and freeze it to have something to …

Pumpkin Truffle Risotto

  Halloween and Thanksgiving (for the Americans among you) are coming up and the nights are drawing in. So warming comfort food should be the order of the day. This rich risotto looks vibrant with its chunks of juicy pumpkin and tastes …

Dimplomat’s Omelette with Truffles and Crayfish

This truffle and crayfish omelette is inspired by the French tradition of dishes ‘à la diplomat’ where richness and luxury are the order of the day.  It is a sensational way to start any day of celebrations.  Served with a …

Duck Breast with Madeira & Black Truffle Sauce

Author: Sarah Fay ESSEX GOURMET http://www.essexgourmet.co.uk Main Course: Duck Breast with Madeira & Black Truffle Sauce. This light sauce would make a tasty addition to good steak, pork, chicken or game. I must admit it could do with more truffle …