Leek risotto

When someone asks me what my favorite food is, risotto is the first thing that comes to my mind.It's delicious and versatile: you can use your imagination and come up with many different flavors, mix ingredients and even use leftovers that have been in your fridge for a while.This recipe was taken from a Brazilian magazine - it's not a favorite of mine, but when I saw the risotto special edition

Madeira cake

On a very lazy Sunday, I was trying to find something good on TV when I felt a sudden urge to bake! I checked some of my books but every time one recipe got my attention I realized I didn’t have all the necessary ingredients. My fridge was sending me a message: “go to the grocery store!!” I found two different recipes for Madeira cake (which is not common here in Brazil). Although I

Fettuccine with prawns and fresh herbs

I love fish, but I'm not a huge fan of the other types of seafood. I'm allergic to some of them, so I stick to something more common: shrimp. I must admit that I don't know what the fuss is all about...I love choosing new recipes to try but my husband is a picky eater and it gets in the way (he doesn't read the blog - lucky me!).I always feel like preparing and tasting everything but have to slow