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September 03, 2010


Another homemade burger, with anise, chili and raisins, for our Burger Parade. Do not forget to serve it with the sauted apples, they're quick and perfect on this sweet and sour burger.

Sweet and Sour Burger with aniseSweet and Sour Burger with anise

Ingredients
Makes four small burgers:
350g minced beef
50g ham
3 tbsp breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp anise
4 tbsp grated parmesan
2 tbsp milk
1 red hot chili
2 tbsp raisins
1/2 green apple
2 tbsp butter
green salad


Directions
Coarsely chop the ham and slice the chilli.

DirectionsCombine to the beef, breadcrumbs, anise, grated Parmesan cheese, milk and raisins and mix well.


DirectionsForm four burgers, cover with plastic wrap and let rest.

Core the apple but don't peel it. Cut into eight wedges.
Fry the apple slices with butter over high heat and set aside.

Cook the burgers in a pan with vegetable oil. Served on a bed of salad, with the apple slices.



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I harvested the last Banana Legs tomatoes: they're sweet and tasty tomatoes, and they're golden yellow when ripe. I prepared a classic gaspacho recipe, using yellow or orange ingredients to make it yellow.

Chilies and tomatoesMy fresh harvested ingredients, Banana Legs Tomatoes and some mild chilies: a White Paprika, Aji Benito and a Numex Suave Orange.


Yellow GaspachoYellow Gaspacho

Ingredienti
3-4 yellow tomatoes
50g sweet or mild chili
1/2 small cucumber
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparazione
Remove stem and seeds from the chilies.
Blend all ingredients until smooth, or leave a little texture.


MeatballsA tip for non-vegetarians: I served the yellow gaspacho with some fried mini meatballs.


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White Gaspacho
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Raccogliere i semi di pomodoroScegliete un pomodoro ben maturo... non fatevi ingannare dal colore verde di questo nella foto, è un Green Zebra Stripes, che rimane verde anche a maturazione.

Non usate pomodori 'di scarto' per raccogliere i semi, anzi scegliete quello dall'aspetto migliore. Solo la parte interna sarà usata per i semi, il resto resterà disponibile per essere gustato!


Raccogliere i semi di pomodoroPrelevate la parte centrale dal pomodoro e mettetela in un bicchiere di plastica.
Attenzione: scegliete un posto non esposto direttamente ai raggi del sole... e non troppo vicino al vostro naso, perchè potrebbe sviluppare un odore sgradevole.


Raccogliere i semi di pomodoroQuesto è l'aspetto dopo qualche settimana: la polpa è fermentata e ha sviluppato della muffa.
Questo procedimento certamente poco piacevole da vedersi è necessario perchè i semi si liberino dello strato gelatinoso all'esterno, che non li farebbe germinare facilmente.


Raccogliere i semi di pomodoroTutti i semi vitali si sono depositati sul fondo: potete capovolgere la polpa ormai secca, oppure -se è rimasta umida come accade per pomodori particolarmente sugosi- sciacquarla diverse volte finchè non rimangano solo i semi.


Raccogliere i semi di pomodoroPrelevate i semi con una pinzetta, e fateli asciugare ulteriormente prima di conservarli.

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September is near: the sea will be warmer and better than in July, but the autumn will begin soon.

For all those who -like me- have already returned to work, a sweet cuudle: this autumn tart with apples and figs.

Apple and Figs TartApple and Figs Tart

Ingredients
3 Golden Delicious apples
1 brisée pastry packet
40g sugar
50g dried figs

Directions
Place the brisée pastry on a greased baking tray and put the sliced figs on it.
Peel and core the apples and cut into thin slices, then place in the tart.
Sprinkle with sugar and bake in preheated 180° C (356 F) oven 30-35 minutes.


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Recipe: Yellow Gaspacho - August 31, 2010
(Ita) Raccogliere i semi di pomodoro - August 28, 2010
Recipe: Apple and Figs Tart - August 27, 2010
Recipe: Green Peppercorns Burger with Sage - August 26, 2010
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Recipe: Chicken & Chilies Paella - July 29, 2010
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