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This simple yet sophisticated starter features sweet melon balls or cubes paired with savory, silky Serrano ham, threaded onto skewers and finished with a sticky-sweet balsamic reduction. It’s a brilliant balance of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors with zero fuss. Perfect for cocktail parties, aperitivo hour, or lazy summer lunches.
This ceviche offers a refined balance of silky raw scallops, crisp cucumber, and juicy grapefruit segments. The scallops are marinated in lime juice until just firmed, while thin cucumber ribbons and citrus supremes add freshness and contrast. Garnished with herbs and chili, it’s as beautiful as it is refreshing.
This simple but elegant Italian-style octopus salad is made with gently simmered octopus that’s chilled, sliced, and tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, celery, and fresh herbs. It’s tender, zesty, and perfect as a summer starter or seafood antipasto. Think seaside trattoria vibes—just add crisp white wine and good bread.
This dish features broccolini (also known as baby broccoli), which is slender, slightly sweet, and quick-cooking. It’s seared until charred and tender, then served alongside a zippy lemon-garlic aioli that lifts the entire dish. Great as a side for meats, fish, or as a shared appetizer with crusty bread or roasted potatoes.
This Nordic-inspired starter features fresh salmon fillet cured with salt, sugar, and aromatic citrus zest. After curing for a day or two in the fridge, the salmon is thinly sliced and served with a crisp, anise-scented fennel slaw. It’s clean, flavorful, and visually stunning—ideal for holiday spreads, brunch boards, or refined appetizers.
This dish is all about contrast and simplicity—creamy, cool burrata is paired with burst cherry tomatoes charred until jammy and caramelized. It’s finished with a drizzle of vibrant basil oil and often served with crusty bread or crostini for scooping. Each bite is rich, fresh, and beautifully balanced.
Osuimono (お吸い物) translates to “something to sip” and is all about refinement. Made with a clear dashi broth (from kombu and bonito flakes), it highlights a few carefully chosen garnishes like mushrooms, tofu, mitsuba (Japanese parsley), or yuzu peel. It’s served hot, clear, and simple—with deep umami and restraint that makes it feel almost ceremonial.
Vichyssoise is a luxuriously smooth, cold potato and leek soup, finished with cream and served chilled. It’s refined enough for a summer soirée but simple enough for a weekday lunch. The leeks add a subtle sweetness, the potatoes bring body, and the cream? Well, that’s the indulgent French touch.
This quick soup combines a garlic-infused broth with swirls of egg ribbons and tender baby spinach. It’s warming, light, and protein-rich—perfect for a quick lunch, a sick day recovery meal, or a no-fuss dinner side. A squeeze of lemon and a few chili flakes take it over the top.
This creamy Thai-style soup brings together roasted pumpkin or squash, red curry paste, coconut milk, and aromatics like ginger, garlic, and lime for a flavor-packed bowl. It’s both comforting and bold, perfect on its own or paired with jasmine rice, noodles, or crusty bread.