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this week’s recipe: him in the kitchen

April 12th, 2011 · 6 Comments

candied spiced mint leaves recipe

Marianna started the blog Him in the Kitchen to showcase her boyfriend’s food photography and culinary skills, and I’m excited to share some of Armando Rafael’s work today. (The couple also has a wedding photography business, and you can see their beautiful portfolio right here).

fried plum ravioli

They started off with the Fried Plum Ravioli recipe on Epicurious and added Candied Spiced Mint Leaves (recipe below).

dessert ravioli recipe

plum preserves

Candied Spiced Mint Leaves

Ingredients:
Fresh Mint Leaves
Egg white, slightly beaten
3 tbsp granulated sugar
pinch of Cayenne Pepper

Directions:
1. Wash mint leaves and separate from the stem
2. Brush egg white on one side of the leaves
3. Sift sugar & cayenne pepper over mint
4. Cover with wax paper
5. Leave in a warm place until dry

dessert ravioli

Amazing! Thanks Marianna & Armando!

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Responses to “this week’s recipe: him in the kitchen”

  1. lauren

    April 12, 2011 at 11:46 am

    gorgeous photos!

  2. max

    April 12, 2011 at 11:47 am

    thanks for the introduction to him in the kitchen! love finding new food blogs.

  3. Michelle | GOLD-HEARTED GIRL

    April 12, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    What a darling idea! Girlfriends are the best. Thanks for the new food blog to add to my list!

  4. Vanessa (Hey Lady Grey)

    April 12, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    that looks fantastic!!

  5. Sara

    April 13, 2011 at 3:45 am

    Yum! Definitely gotta try this one out. I love mint anything!

  6. Leah | Freutcake

    April 14, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Those fried plum raviolis are killing me. I am now officially hungry.

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