Florin

"Food by Florin" is a culinary blog created by Florin, a talented chef with a passion for sharing his love of food. The blog is a vibrant collection of recipes, cooking tips, and culinary inspiration, designed to delight food enthusiasts of all skill levels. From gourmet creations to comforting classics, Florin brings his expertise and creativity to every dish, offering step-by-step instructions and personal anecdotes that make cooking an engaging and enjoyable experience. "Food by Florin" also features insights into food culture, ingredient guides, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the life of a chef, creating a warm and inviting space for anyone who loves to cook or simply appreciates great food.

Sea Bass with Sweet Corn Purée, Edamame Beans & Pak Choi

There’s something incredibly satisfying about creating a restaurant-quality dish with just a handful of fresh ingredients. This pan-seared sea bass is exactly that. The crispy skin gives way to perfectly flaky fish, served over a silky sweet corn purée that’s naturally sweet and buttery. Bright edamame beans add freshness and texture, while lightly sautéed pak […]

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Seafood Paella with King Prawns, Mussels, Clams & Octopus

Few dishes capture the feeling of sharing good food quite like a seafood paella. Loaded with tender octopus, sweet king prawns, fresh mussels and juicy clams, this one-pan recipe is packed with the flavours of the sea while remaining simple enough to recreate at home. Traditionally, paella is made with saffron, which gives the rice

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Silky Butternut Squash Purée, Asparagus & Tenderstem Broccoli

There is something satisfying about creating a dish that feels elegant while staying rooted in simple ingredients. Perfectly pan-seared salmon with crisp skin sits on a silky butternut squash purée, bringing warmth and natural sweetness to the plate, while fresh asparagus and tenderstem broccoli add colour, texture, and balance. I love dishes like this because

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Chicken Supreme with Roasted New Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Sauce & Asparagus

There’s something deeply satisfying about a beautifully cooked Chicken Supreme — crisp golden skin, succulent meat, and rich flavour elevated by careful technique. This dish brings restaurant-quality elegance into your home kitchen while remaining approachable and comforting. The tender chicken breast, pan-roasted to perfection, pairs beautifully with crispy roasted new potatoes, earthy wild mushrooms, and

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Hake with Rustic Cassoulet

There’s something deeply comforting about a beautifully cooked fillet of hake paired with a rich, slow-simmered cassoulet. This dish brings together delicate, flaky white fish with the earthy heartiness of cannellini beans, smoky sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a deeply savoury tomato-based broth. It’s a refined balance between rustic French countryside cooking and elegant modern plating.

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Handmade Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Pea Velouté and Toasted Pistachios

Delicate, vibrant, and deeply satisfying, this handmade spinach and ricotta ravioli is a celebration of fresh, elegant cooking. Tender pasta parcels, carefully crafted by hand, are filled with creamy ricotta, wilted spinach, Parmesan, and subtle nutmeg — creating a rich yet balanced center. Resting beneath them is a silky pea velouté, naturally sweet and velvety,

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Miso-Glazed Salmon with Seafood Risotto and Harissa Paste

Imagine a dish where the delicate richness of salmon meets the umami depth of miso, gently caramelized to a perfect glaze. This miso-glazed salmon rests atop a creamy, luxurious seafood risotto, dotted with tender prawns, scallops, and mussels, each bite echoing the sea’s essence. A whisper of harissa paste adds just the right amount of

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Sirloin Steak with Pumpkin Purée, Sautéed Mushrooms, Asparagus, Red Wine Reduction & Spicy Veggie Bun

There’s something timeless about a perfectly cooked sirloin steak. It doesn’t need shouting — it just needs respect. This dish is about contrast and control. A beautifully seared sirloin rested until tender and juicy, sliced against the grain. Underneath, a silky pumpkin purée — slightly sweet, earthy, almost comforting — balances the richness of the

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