In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta al dente. Reserve 2 cups from the starchy cooking water. In

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius. Cut the asparagus ends and season with salt and pepper. Place them in a sheet oven pan and drizzle with the oil. Roast until…

Place eggs into a medium sauce pot and bring to boil. Remove from heat and cover for 15 minutes. Drain

Mix well the sauce ingredients and divide mixture in 2 bowls. Place the shrimps in one of the two bowls

Risotto’s richness comes from the starchy rice and the stock. As the risotto cooks, stir it with a wooden spoon in rhythmic movements. The rice should constantly be bubbling, drinking up the liquid as it cooks. For a vegetarian recipe, remove the grilled bacon rashers.

Fresh basil keeps much better and longer at room temperature with the stems in water.

Plunge vegetables in ice water after blanching (boiling) them so they maintain a bright color. This dish may also be served cold as a pasta salad.

When rice is washed or allowed to soak, a fine layer of starch is removed, allowing it to cook more consistently.