Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I know you’re only thinking about pie and there’s no better time to crave a pumpkin pie now that we’re so close to Halloween and Thanksgiving!"
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I know you’re only thinking about pie and there’s no better time to crave a pumpkin pie now that we’re so close to Halloween and Thanksgiving!"
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Come let me show you what’s inside my wood fired oven today. Focaccia is a flat leavened oven-baked Italian bread. In Rome, it is similar to a type of flatbread called pizza bianca. Focaccia may be served as a side dish or as sandwich bread and it may be round, rectangular, or square in shape. I can eat just that everyday!"
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Come let me show you what’s inside my wood fired oven today. Focaccia is a flat leavened oven-baked Italian bread. In Rome, it is similar to a type of flatbread called pizza bianca. Focaccia may be served as a side dish or as sandwich bread and it may be round, rectangular, or square in shape. I can eat just that everyday!"
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Irene Apostu | To cook the perfect steak, you have to pay attention to the most important factors, the cut’s marbling and tenderness, with the Ribeye and... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu | To cook the perfect steak, you have to pay attention to the most important factors, the cut’s marbling and tenderness, with the Ribeye and... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Pumpkin pie may reign supreme on Thanksgiving, but the true hero of the dessert table is pecan pie. Unlike its gourd-based friend that falls out of favor after the holiday season, pecan pie remains a popular dessert year-round. Pecan pie is an American creation. Its history can be traced back thousands of years, to Native Americans who used the nut’s meat as a filling for their medicine pouches and in recipes like wampum belts. The colonists began using pecans as a fo
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Pumpkin pie may reign supreme on Thanksgiving, but the true hero of the dessert table is pecan pie. Unlike its gourd-based friend that falls out of favor after the holiday season, pecan pie remains a popular dessert year-round. Pecan pie is an American creation. Its history can be traced back thousands of years, to Native Americans who used the nut’s meat as a filling for their medicine pouches and in recipes like wampum belts. The colonists began using pecans as a fo
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Irene Apostu | Wondering what’s going on? I told you many times, it is necessary to do this, to go through this process, do you want a good bread, right?... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu | Wondering what’s going on? I told you many times, it is necessary to do this, to go through this process, do you want a good bread, right?... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu | When you want to satisfy your queen, you do crazy things, in this case some delicious cuisine! Around 1866, some writings about the Naples... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu | When you want to satisfy your queen, you do crazy things, in this case some delicious cuisine! Around 1866, some writings about the Naples... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu | Maybe it seems strange to you that there must be 33 layers, but there is a reason for that Greek baklava is made with 33 layers of dough... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu | Maybe it seems strange to you that there must be 33 layers, but there is a reason for that Greek baklava is made with 33 layers of dough... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Don’t make the same mistake as me, this pumpkin was huge and a real pain to prepare. You don’t need that much if you only bake one pie, you’ll have at least half unused. This Thanksgiving | will bake pumpkin pie and I will choose a very small one. There is a reason why you see small ones for sale, you will find the perfect amount. A 1.5-pound fresh pumpkin will yield about 2 cups of cooked and drained purée and that’s all you need for one pie of about 8 servings."
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I love making pies for you, and that’s because they are also my favorite dessert. We can probably all agree that Pumpkin Pie is the most iconic of Halloween and Thanksgiving desserts, there is no better time than now to taste it. Bursting with flavor, this pumpkin pie recipe is my very favorite. It’s rich, smooth, and tastes incredible on my homemade pie crust and you can serve it with whipped cream. Ingredients for Pumpkin Pie 9-inch Homemade pie crust 3/4 cup granul
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "You love to taste them even when you are not hungry, who wouldn’t be when the opportunity arises to enjoy a delicious freshly made pretzel?! In the meantime I will tell you a short story about them. It is quite fascinating Have you ever wondered when did pretzels make their way to America? In the latter part of the 18th century, Swiss German immigrants introduced German baking traditions to people in the United States, Pennsylvania in particular. These immigrants they
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "You might feel intimidated, rest assured that there is nothing tricky about making homemade sourdough. I use this method to make different types of bread, but my favorite is focaccia. While most focaccia bread recipes are made with instant yeast, sourdough focaccia is different. It uses a bubbly, active sourdough starter to naturally leaven the dough- instant yeast is not required. In addition to rising power, sourdough creates a slightly chewy texture and a unique de
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Irene Apostu | Countryside simple living, Ratatouille (One Pot Vegetable Stew) Considered a peasant dish, it was invented as a practical way to use an... | Instagram
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Taste one of the sweetest and most beloved desserts in the world, famous for its layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and sweet syrup or honey. A delicious Greek pastry dessert made up of layers of crispy phyllo dough, chopped walnuts and honey syrup. Greek or Turkish: that is the question?! - You may be surprised, but baklava has much older origins and has been a part of the Mediterranean desserts table for many years! Turkish baklava ordinarily uses a light neutral
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "There is nothing more suitable to satisfy your need for sweets than this type of dessert that I am baking today. You’ll find many variations of this beautiful dessert from Middle Eastern baklava, where the simple syrup is scented with rosewater, to Greek baklava with walnuts and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon within. This recipe leans toward Greek baklava. Pistachios or walnuts are the most commonly used nuts. But you don’t have to use just one or the other. I love t
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Don’t just sit and watch, starting today you can make your own homemade pasta. It’s easy and the taste is totally different. If you ask me, fresh pasta makes the difference more than anything else in this type of dish, that’s the secret! When it comes to flavour, fresh pasta stands out with its richer, more nuanced taste. The use of fresh eggs in its preparation imparts a subtle, yet distinct flavour that complements the dough’s natural wheatiness. This richness enhan
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "This cake will keep you up all night if you are sensitive to coffee which is the basic ingredient of Tiramisu, the recipe consists of using quite a lot of expresso. Coffee cannot be replaced with anything else in this recipe, is absolutely essential in tiramisu — it’s not just there for flavor, but for balance. You can choose to use a quality decaffeinated coffee. In case you’re not familiar with it, Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert made with lady fingers (or spo
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "This baked eggplant Parmesan recipe will become one of your favorites! Crispy eggplant is layered with herbs, tomato sauce, and cheese. Ingredients • 1 large eggplant, cut into ¼-inch-thick rounds • 2 large eggs, beaten • ¼ cup almond milk • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs • 1¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling • Freshly ground bla
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Moussaka, my favorite comfort food in the autumn season. Freshly picked vegetables smell like heaven and I have chosen the perfect recipe for today! Moussaka is to the Greek what Lasagna is to Italians. A rich tomato meat sauce layered with eggplant instead of pasta sheets, and topped with a thick layer of béchamel sauce, this traditional Greek recipe takes time to assemble – but it’s well worth the effort! Ingredients For the Meat Sauce • Extra virgin olive oil • Oni
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Whole Grilled Fish with Grilled veggies, the easiest spring grill and definitely the best way to enjoy a whole fish. It’s easy, quick and tasty. Grilled whole fresh fish and summer vegetables combines two iconic sets of ingredients in the Greek diet. Grilled fish is always a favorite and regional Mediterranean fish are great on the grill. As for the veggies, almost anything in season will do, red peppers, zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomato. Remember to have good qualit
1.8M views11 months ago
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I know you are hungry and for this reason it may be difficult to wait longer, but we have to take the time to clean the oven before putting in the first pizza. Once you’ve built your fire and have it roaring hot, you could clean the cooking surface. The most popular method would be a quick wipe down with a wet cloth wrapped around a peel or the pizza shovel that you probably already have on hand."
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Fried fish with cornstarch and garlic, a simple but delicious, crunchy and healthy meal, perfect for serving at dinner on hot summer days! Fish come in varying thickness. You may be cooking whole fish or fillets. In either case the thickness of the fish determines how you will prepare it to fry. If piece of fish is about 1/2” to 1” thick it’s perfect for frying; any thicker and I slice it in half, or make slits in it. Here’s why, first, fish need to be seasoned to tas
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Irene Apostu | Honey, dinner it’s ready! | Instagram
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Irene Apostu on Instagram‎: "Soft and delicate, they melt in your mouth after the tenderness obtained from the low heat in the wood-fired oven, cabbage rolls are a culinary standard in Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia and Greece. They are traditionally made with leaves of brined cabbage stuffed with ground beef, pork and rice, while meat can also be omitted or substituted with crushed walnuts, pine nuts and raisins.
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I don’t want you to learn the hard way, always knead the dough enough time! How do you figure this out? You can tell dough is kneaded enough when it passes the windowpane test, stretching thinly without tearing to become translucent, or when it feels smooth, elastic, and has a good snapback when pressed with a finger, indicating the gluten is developed enough to produce light and fluffy bread instead of a dense brick. Windowpane Test 1. Take a small piece of dough: Te
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Contrary to popular belief, pepperoni was not invented in Italy. It was actually created by Italian immigrants in New York City in the early 1900s. No wonder it’s America’s most popular pizza topping! Believe it or not, pepperoni is the Italian word for bell pepper, so keep that in mind if you’re considering ordering a pepperoni pizza in Italy (although, if you’re in a popular tourist definition, such as Rome, they will most likely know what you want)."
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "Traditional life in the countryside can never get any better than that. I bake dozens of breads and pizzas in the wood-fired oven and I cook freshly picked vegetables on the stove for a delicious dinner after an exhausting day of grape-stomping from my last late Autumn harvest."
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I think you will fall in love even if you hate carrots. Carrot cake as we know it today, with its signature cream cheese frosting, gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century. In the United Kingdom, it became particularly popular during World War I when sugar was rationed, and people sought out alternative sweeteners and ways to make desserts. The addition of grated carrots not only added natural sweetness but also helped keep the cake moist. The ea
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I feel no greater pleasure than after a day spent in the garden harvesting, I start cooking and the aromas of the cooked vegetables begin to spread everywhere. Satisfaction derived from nurturing and harvesting your own food, a joy found in the physical connection to the earth, the accomplishment of growing something, and the sensory delight of fresh ingredients and home-cooked aromas. This powerful combination of mental and physical benefits, including increased happ
2.9M views6 months ago
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I know you love pie, but did you know this about apple pie? “as American as apple pie” Maybe you will be disappointed but apple pie as we know it first originated in England where it developed from culinary influences from France and the Netherlands. In fact, apple trees weren’t even native to North America until the Europeans arrived. Only crab apples grew on the continent; shrunken and sour, they were barely used for eating, let alone for pastry. An easy, affordable
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Irene Apostu on Instagram: "I learned from my own mistakes, as you can see I had some problems with preparing the Halloween pumpkin last year. They turned out great this time, don’t you think?!"
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