Fennel and Shrimp Soup 6 small bowls Easy 20 minutes 30 minutes "1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 200g medium shrimp, peeled 1 medium onion, chopped 3 fennel bulbs, chopped 1 medium potato, chopped 3 garlic cloves Boiled water (enough to cover vegetables) 2 small zucchinis, coarsely grated 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and cilantro 25g dried black mushrooms (rehydrated and finely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 200 ml heavy cream 50g Edam cheese, grated" "1- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. 2- Add the shrimp and sauté for 2–3 minutes until just cooked. Remove and set aside. 3- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, fennel, potato, and whole garlic cloves. Sauté until lightly golden and fragrant. 4- Pour in enough hot water to cover the vegetables. Let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. 5. Use a hand blender (or regular blender) to blend the soup until smooth. 6. Add the grated zucchini, grated carrot , rehydrated black mushrooms, cooked shrimp, and chopped herbs (parsley and cilantro). Season with the salt and pepper. 7. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Add a little more water if the soup is too thick. 8. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Let it heat for 2 minutes. 9. Stir in the grated Edam cheese and mix until melted and creamy. 10. Serve hot, topped with extra grated cheese if desired. Enjoy-" شوربة البسباس والروبيان 6 أطباق صغيرة سهل 20 دقيقة 30 دقيقة "1 ملعقة كبيرة زبدة 1/4 ملعقة صغيرة ملح 200 غرام روبيان (كروفيت) مقشَّر 1 بصلة متوسطة، مفرومة 3 حبات بسباس، مقطعة 1 حبة بطاطس متوسطة، مقطعة 3 فصوص ثوم ماء مغلي (لتغطية الخضار) 2 قرع أخضر صغيرة، مبشورة 2 ملعقة كبيرة بقدونس وكزبرة مفرومين 25 غرام فطر أسود مجفف (منقوع ومفروم ناعم) 1/4 ملعقة صغيرة ملح 1/4 ملعقة صغيرة فلفل أسود 200 مل كريمة طبخ 50 غرام جبن إيدام مبشور" "1- في قدر كبير على نار متوسطة، ذوّبوا الزبدة وأضيفوا ربع ملعقة صغيرة من الملح. 2- أضيفوا الروبيان وقلّبوه لمدة 2 إلى 3 دقائق حتى ينضج. ثم أخرجوه من القدر واتركوه جانبًا. 3- في نفس القدر، أضيفوا البصل المفروم، البسباس، البطاطس، وفصوص الثوم الكاملة. قلّبوا المكونات حتى تكتسب لونًا ذهبيًا خفيفًا وتفوح رائحتها. 4- أضيفوا ماء ساخن حتى يغطي الخضار، واتركوه على نار هادئة لمدة 15 دقيقة أو حتى تنضج الخضروات. 5- استخدموا الخلاط اليدوي (أو العادي) لخلط الشوربة حتى تصبح ناعمة تمامًا. 6- أضيفوا القرع أخضر والجزر المبشور، الفطر الأسود المنقوع، الروبيان المطهو، والأعشاب المفرومة (البقدونس والكزبرة). تبّلوا بالملح والفلفل. 7- اتركوا الشوربة تغلي بهدوء لمدة 10 دقائق إضافية. أضيفوا قليلًا من الماء إذا أصبحت كثيفة جدًا. 8- أضيفوا كريمة الطبخ وحرّكوا جيدًا. اتركوها تسخن لمدة دقيقتين. 9- أضيفوا جبن الإيدام المبشور وحرّكوا حتى يذوب ويصبح القوام كريميًا. 10- قدّموا الشوربة ساخنة، ويمكنكم تزيينها بالمزيد من الجبن المبشور حسب الرغبة. بالصحة والعافية!

Fennel and Shrimp Soup 6 small bowls Easy 20 minutes 30 minutes "1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 200g medium shrimp, peeled 1 medium onion, chopped 3 fennel bulbs, chopped 1 medium potato, chopped 3 garlic cloves Boiled water (enough to cover vegetables) 2 small zucchinis, coarsely grated 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and cilantro 25g dried black mushrooms (rehydrated and finely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 200 ml heavy cream 50g Edam cheese, grated" "1- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. 2- Add the shrimp and sauté for 2–3 minutes until just cooked. Remove and set aside. 3- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, fennel, potato, and whole garlic cloves. Sauté until lightly golden and fragrant. 4- Pour in enough hot water to cover the vegetables. Let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. 5. Use a hand blender (or regular blender) to blend the soup until smooth. 6. Add the grated zucchini, grated carrot , rehydrated black mushrooms, cooked shrimp, and chopped herbs (parsley and cilantro). Season with the salt and pepper. 7. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Add a little more water if the soup is too thick. 8. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Let it heat for 2 minutes. 9. Stir in the grated Edam cheese and mix until melted and creamy. 10. Serve hot, topped with extra grated cheese if desired. Enjoy-"

Tasting nostalgic candies with my daughter Maya in Toulouse, including the famous violet sweets we found at Le Paradis Gourmand.

Dot Cake - Better for You Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 22–25 mins 6 mini cakes "For the Fluffy Cake: 1 ½ cups (135g) oat flour (for lightness) 1 cup (100g) fine almond flour (for moisture) 1 ½ teaspoons (6g) baking powder ¼ teaspoon (1.5g) baking soda ¼ teaspoon (1.5g) salt ⅓ cup (80ml) mild olive oil ½ cup (75g) coconut sugar ⅓ cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt 3 large eggs (room temperature) 1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract For the Sugar-Free Frosting: ½ cup (115g) mascarpone cheese (chilled) ½ cup (120g) thick plain Greek yogurt 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5ml) vanilla extract (for natural sweetness) (Optional: 1 tablespoon / 15g sugar-free raspberry jam for a fruity twist) The Topping: Goji berries, crushed pistachios, or natural rainbow sprinkles" "1️⃣ Bake the Cake Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square pan with parchment paper. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another, then gently combine. Pour into the pan and bake for 22–25 minutes, until golden and set. Let cool completely. 2️⃣ Whip the Frosting Use a hand mixer to beat the mascarpone, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until thick and fluffy. Keep chilled until ready to use. 3️⃣ Assemble the Dot Cakes Cut out cake circles using a round cookie cutter or small glass. Spread frosting on top, then press each one into your chosen toppings. Lift to reveal your Dot Cakes. 4️⃣ Chill Chill the Dot Cakes for 1 hour before serving, so they set nicely and taste extra thick and cool."

For the Dough 125g (8 tbsp / 1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 125g (2/3 cup) granulated white sugar 7g (1 1/2 tsp) vanilla sugar 150ml (2/3 cup) vegetable oil 80g (1 cup) unsweetened shredded coconut 1 large egg 1 tbsp honey Zest of 1 orange 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour, sifted 10g (2 tsp) baking powder For Decoration 1 egg, beaten Handful of whole almonds (one per cookie)" Step 1: Preparing the Dough 1- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar by hand until smooth and creamy. 2- Stir in the vegetable oil until fully incorporated into a paste. 3- Add the shredded coconut, egg, honey, and orange zest. Mix well by hand to combine. 4- Gradually incorporate the sifted flour and baking powder, kneading gently until the dough is soft and no longer sticky. Step 2: Shaping the Cookies 1- Roll the dough into small walnut-sized balls (about 24g/0.8oz each). 2- Gently flatten each ball with your palms. 3- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 4- Brush the tops lightly with beaten egg. 5- Press one whole almond onto the center of each cookie. Step 3: Baking the Cookies 1- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). 2- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden on the bottom (tops stay pale). Cool completely before serving.

Say hello to your new favorite family dinner! You guys will absolutely LOVEEE this recipe, it's so delicious, full of flavor and absolutely sensational! RECIPE: For The Potatoes: 2lb of Russets or Idaho Potatoes 1 1/4 cups of Chicken Stock 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup (or 1/3 if you like it more lemon-y) of Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp of Oregano Salt to taste 4 Cloves of Garlic, minced For The Meatballs: 1lb of Ground Beef 1 Roma Tomatoes, seeds removed and halved 2 Cloves of Garlic, smashed and peeled 1 Shallot, peeled and roughly chopped Small handful of Parsely Small handful of Dill 1 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard 1/2 cup of Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup of Milk (start with 1/4 cup and add the rest if needed) 1 Egg Salt to taste Follow me Amazon: https://amazon.com/live/mrsvitale?tag=vitaleproduct-20&linkCode=ilv&ref_=social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale?igsh=bGx4Y213c21hd3Vw&utm_source=qr Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale?_r=1&_t=ZT-91OqcESlqPe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BovLLyRCy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website: www.laurainthekitchen.com