Octopus with Greek fava, Greek fava with octopus. Separately, two very common dishes in Greek taverns. But both together in the same recipe? It was enough for me to try it just once to understand that it’s a very tasty combination that pairs perfectly.
Category: Recipes
“Briam”, the Greek version of ratatouille
“Briam” is a preparation also known as “tourlou tuorlou”, which in Greek means “all mixed”. A more than appropriate name for this mix of seasonal Mediterranean vegetables, full of color and flavor.
Scandinavian meatballs with reindeer meat
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.
Spanish rice with octopus recipe
Rice with octopus, octopus with rice. This is an exquisite recipe that can compete with any seafood paella. It carries a little secret that gives it great flavor: instead of using broth or fish stock, as in traditional paellas, in this case we use the resulting water from boiling the octopus.
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.
French onion soup (soup a l’oignon)
French onion soup or “soup a l’oignon” is one of the oldest recipes in the vast culinary tradition of France. Its base is an abundant amount of caramelized onion, served on a slice of bread and with gratin cheese on top. This soup is said to have become extremely popular in the 19th century as it was served in Parisian taverns around Les Halles throughout the day, and even late at night.
Pears in red wine recipe
The pears in red wine are a tasty and elegant dessert that elevates the category of any menu. Its preparation is very simple and in any of its different variants, it always manages to impress all diners.
Bresaola, melon and mozzarella salad
A very special recipe for summer. With a few simple touches, we can offer a very attractive and quality starter. This bresaola, melon and mozzarella salad is very easy and tasty, while refreshing and nutritious. It also allows several changes in the recipe, according to the available ingredients.
Basque-style hake recipe (merluza a la vasca)
The Basque-style hake is a quick, simple and nutritious dish. Its ingredients are also a source of high quality protein: hake, clams, eggs and peas. Sometimes it is also called “hake in green sauce” (merluza en salsa verde) due to the color that the peas and chopped parsley give it.
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.