Roasted Chestnuts in the Air Fryer

🌰Chestnuts are starting to appear at the markets, and I picked up a batch at the market this Sunday. Last night, I made my favourite roasted chestnuts using my Ninja Crispi air fryer — such an easy way to enjoy this autumn treat!

The quality of the chestnuts I bought wasn't the best, but the result was still amazing. 😍

My little tip: Be careful not to roast them for too long, or they can become dry. Start with a shorter cooking time and check them as you go. For me, 15 minutes seems to be the sweet spot!

Warm, fragrant and delicious — perfect for cosy autumn evenings. 🍁

Have you started enjoying chestnuts yet?

Homemade Pizza, Pinsa Style!

Yesterday, I revisited my authentic Italian pizza recipe and decided to shape the pizzas like pinsa. Just to be clear: I used my usual pizza dough, not traditional pinsa dough, which has a different recipe and preparation method. This was all about trying a different shape!

I let the dough rise twice before shaping the pizzas (profited from the sunny day that warmed the house), and the result was amazing: beautifully baked, delicious and full of flavour.

I’m so glad I made a bigger batch, too as we enjoyed our pizzas today and had leftovers for the next day! Homemade pizza is even better when you get to enjoy it twice. ❤️

Have you ever tried shaping your pizza this way?

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Hasselback Potatoes

Today, I spent some time in the kitchen preparing a little something for my children, who are students, so they can start the week with homemade lunches ready to go. (If you have students far from home, check also my Students page or my Batch cooking post with lots of tips/ressources)

Chicken thighs, golden Hasselback potatoes and fragrant herbs. Simple ingredients, beautiful colours and so much flavour! I used Amandine potatoes, with fresh rosemary and thyme branches that filled the kitchen with the most wonderful aroma.

And honestly, look how beautiful they turned out! Sometimes, the simplest meals are the most satisfying, especially when they're prepared with a little extra love. To complete the lunchboxes, I also baked my Chocolate Booster, a delicious chocolate tray cake featured in my latest cookbook, Vivian Is Cooking BAKING!