This starter has great nutritional properties, and it’s also very quick and easy. Clams marinara are a typical dish from Galicia and are practically prepared following the same recipe that is used in other regions to cook mussels or prawns.
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Traditional Greek Fava (yellow split pea puree)
Greek fava, sometimes called “Greek hummus”, is a delicious puree that is served in almost any tavern in Greece. Despite what its name seems to indicate, it is not prepared with broad beans, but its star ingredient is the fava from Santorini or a similar yellow split pea instead.
How to make almond milk at home easily
Plant-based milks are in fashion given the boom of vegan diets, but taking advantage of that popularity, they are sold at exaggerated prices. In the case of commercial almond milk, the actual content of the main ingredient is very low and its taste is unmatched compared to the one we can very easily prepare at home.
How to make traditional Turkish “menemen” (scrambled eggs with tomato)
This quick tomato scrambled egg dish is a Turkish favorite for breakfast. It’s served with pita bread and can also be complemented with cheese (usually Feta) or cold meat, such as Pastirma (dried beef with fenugreek) or Sucuk (garlic sausage).
Okra with meat stew recipe
This is a delicious dish from the Levant, where it is called “bamieh bil lahme”, literally okra with meat. This vegetable combines very well with beef or lamb, but the variant with chicken is also very common, especially in Greece or Turkey.
How to prepare the best “seafood salpicón” (seafood coctail)
This “seafood salpicón” is a typical Spanish starter or light meal, full of freshness and flavor. It is low in calories and also an excellent source of protein. This preparation does not fail with almost any type of cooked seafood (octopus, squid, mussels, peeled shrimp, clams, etc), even if we do not get fresh and use thawed ones.
Pumpkin soup recipe with coconut milk and curry
This pumpkin soup is a spectacular and unusual autumn recipe to surprise diners. The mixture of pumpkin with coconut milk plus a touch of curry make this cream a very tasty starter. Using the method described, it will also not be necessary to have prepared a vegetable broth in advance.
Zucchini with minced beef in just 15 minutes
This express recipe of zucchini with ground beef is an easy alternative to “dolma” (stuffed zucchini), and it saves the whole process of hollowing the vegetables out and then stuffing them. In this way we can have a quick dish which is still excellent. And even more, since it’s also without rice, it makes a good option for those who follow a low-carb or keto diet.
Mediterranean salad with smoked herring and potatoes
I learned this recipe in the Peloponnese. Herring is a widely consumed fish in Europe, mostly smoked or pickled, and it is common to find it in salads, accompanied by potatoes. But in Germany, Baltic or Nordic countries it is dressed manly with mayonnaise, cream, etc., which makes the salad heavier. On the other hand, this Mediterranean version is fresh and light, but very satiating and nutritious at the same time.
Traditional Swiss cheese quiche recipe
Switzerland is the most densely mountainous country in Europe, where a large variety of cheese are produced. This recipe of Swiss cheese quiche combines two of the most traditional of this country: Emmental and Gruyère cheese.