Veal Ragu Orzo is a comforting, Bolognese-style dish made with slow-simmered ground veal, classic soffritto, and tender orzo cooked directly in the rich ragù. This recipe brings together the depth of a traditional veal ragù with the creamy, risotto-like texture of orzo, resulting in a hearty yet refined one-pot meal. Deeply savoury and gently aromatic, it’s a perfect cold-weather comfort dish that feels both rustic and elegant.
Rich, hearty, and beautifully aromatic, this Festive Venison Stew with Chestnuts, Pancetta, and Brandy is a cozy, elegant winter dish. It’s loaded with tender venison, smoky pancetta, sweet chestnuts, and fragrant herbs – simmered slowly with a splash of brandy for deep, festive flavour. Perfect for Christmas dinners or cold-weather entertaining, this festive venison chestnut stew brings rustic comfort and sophistication to your table.
These festive orange veal meatballs are simmered in a fragrant, glossy orange rosemary sauce enriched with a generous splash of Cointreau. The result is a beautifully balanced holiday main: savoury, citrusy, aromatic, and gently sweet with warm spice undertones. The combination of veal, fresh herbs, and bright orange notes creates a refined dish that feels right at home on any Christmas or holiday table.
These Rosé Wine Sauce Meatballs are packed with the holiday flavours including rosemary and chestnuts. And this sauce? Flavoured with ginger, cinnamon, and honey, it’s basically a delicate mulled wine sauce. Sweet, salty, and savoury – it’s a perfect comfort recipe for the holiday season!
These Seared Scallops with Avocado Mousse and Passion Fruit Sauce are a striking yet approachable dish that brings together buttery scallops, a creamy avocado base, and a bright, sweet-tart passion fruit sauce. While the name is admittedly long, it reflects the balance of flavours and textures that make this dish feel truly special – perfect for entertaining or an elevated dinner at home.
Buckwheat Croquettes with Turkey (Ukrainian hrechaniks), are hearty, comforting croquettes made with ground meat and cooked buckwheat groats. Earthy, lightly nutty, and satisfying, this traditional dish is simple at its core yet incredibly versatile, making it perfect for family dinners or make-ahead meals.