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.
Category: Recipes
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.
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.
My red tuna tartare recipe
This recipe admits many variations, according to taste and availability. That is why it’s important to know first of all what are the ingredients and spices that go well with tuna, the star of this dish.
Sautéed mushrooms and pak-choi
Pak-choi is an Asian vegetable that is becoming very popular. Although its appearance reminds us of Swiss chard, it’s more closely related to cabbage. Its taste when raw is pleasantly bitter, as in the case of endives. But after cooking, slightly sweeter notes can be found. If you haven’t tried it yet, you can start with this simple and quick recipe of sautéed mushrooms and pak-choi.
Wild asparagus Spanish omelette
Spring is here and with it, the asparagus season. This recipe is one of my favorites to make the most of a good bunch of wild asparagus.