Reindeer meat is a delicacy that is definitely worth trying. It”s possible to find it in Scandinavian countries, especially in Finland, Sweden and Norway. It is very tasty, high in vitamins and very low in fat content. It comes from animals that grow in a natural environment, so they are not treated with hormones or antibiotics. In addition, they do not go through slaughterhouses, and their hunting is highly regulated, in order to avoid excesses that would harm the number of exemplars.
Category: Recipes with meat
Turkish “Karniyarik” healthy recipe
Karniyarik! A classic of any Turkish cookbook. Everyone loves these aubergines stuffed with minced meat and tomato sauce. This is a healthier recipe, since we are not going to fry the aubergines, but either bake or roast them.
Circassian chicken or “Çerkez Tavuğu”
Circassian chicken or “çerkez tavuğu” is a distinguished dish of Ottoman cuisine. It was brought from the Caucasus to Turkey by the Circassians, who had to emigrate after being persecuted by the Tatars. A similar recipe called satsivi is found in Georgian cuisine, from which I extract some spices that I suggest trying in this preparation.
The famous Madrid stew: Cocido madrileño
A cocido is basically a meat, vegetable and legume soup. There are numerous regional variants such as the Andalusian puchero, the Galician cocido or even the curious “rotten pot” (olla podrida) from Burgos, each with its own particular characteristics. Here all the secrets of the perhaps most emblematic dish of Madrid’s gastronomy, so that you can prepare it according to your taste and availability of ingredients.
How to make Köfte (Turkish-style meatballs)
These meatballs are originally from Turkey. The secret of its flavor and consistency is not only in the spices or seasonings, but also in the fact that the meat is ground again. Thus, a perfect texture is achieved, without the need to add breadcrumbs or eggs.
Escalopes with pink pepper sauce
Pink pepper is a very peculiar and interesting South American spice. Its flavor is spicy, smooth and somewhat sweet as well. It also provides a very special aromatic touch. Added to the delicate flavor and creaminess provided by the mascarpone, this recipe is a luxurious dish for any occasion.
Veal tongue vinaigrette, a classic Creole starter
This is a cold dish typical of Argentine holidays, especially Christmas and New Year. A cold dish in December? This may be surprising for the public in the northern hemisphere, but remember that in South-America these are summer festivities!
The best recipe of eggs with ham Spanish style
This is one of the simplest and most popular recipes in Spain. For a long time I have resisted ordering it in any of the thousands of bars that offer it throughout the country: I thought it was not worth wasting time with such an elementary dish! And yet it was enough to try it just once to make me change my mind. Here are the reasons and secrets about it.
My Hünkar Beğendi recipe
Hünkar Beğendi is an icon of Ottoman cuisine and its name translates as “the Sultan’s delight” or simply “the Sultan liked it”. It is a roasted eggplant puree, thickened with a bechamel sauce and/or cream, on which a meat stew is served. Here you can find both a keto version and other classic alternatives.
Meat and artichokes stew
This dish with beef or lamb is a Turkish recipe, although there is also a similar Greek variant, usually accompanied by an avgolemono (literally “lemon and egg”) sauce. For many it can be an unexpected combination, but the pairing of meat and artichokes is a delight that is worth trying.