“Tsoureki” is the name of a spicy Greek bread, also known in Turkey as “Paskalya Çöreği” (literally “Easter bread”) and in Armenia as “Choreg”. It is a tradition to bake it in every home for Easter and its typical braided shape represents the Holy Trinity. However, as it is a very tasty and appreciated bread, it is common to find it throughout the year in bakeries.
Category: Vegetarian
Roman-style artichokes (carciofi alla romana)
This vegetarian dish is a true emblem of Roman cuisine. These artichokes are served as starter or “antipasto” in many restaurants in the Italian capital, but Romans often eat them as a salty snack, often as a filling for focaccia. This recipe was traditionally considered the poor variant, unlike “carciofi alla giudia”, which are fried in extra virgin olive oil, a prohibitive ingredient in past times.
The secrets of Argentinian pizza
Anyone who has visited Buenos Aires knows that pizza is a cult symbol there. Unlike the Italian version, the main peculiarity of Argentine pizza is that its dough is very high and is generously covered with mozzarella. Since pizzeria ovens reach 400 degrees, it’s very difficult to replicate traditional pizzas in a home oven. But with the secrets detailed here, we can achieve a very good result that will give a lot of satisfaction to those who suffer from “pizza nostalgia”.
How to prepare horseradish paste
This horseradish paste preparation is very common in Eastern European countries, and specifically, this Polish recipe is known as chrzan tarty. In other countries it is known as kren or hren, and it’s also very common in Jewish cuisine.
Spinach and ricotta “Malfatti” or “Gnudi”
This recipe is originally from Tuscany, but has become popular in other Italian regions. Malfatti (literally “poorly made”) are also sometimes called gnudi (“naked”), since they are similar to the filling of spinach ravioli, but they are “naked” as there is no pasta to cover them.
Best sugar-free carob muffins
Have you tried carob? It’s a pod with a very important nutritional value and a very pleasant flavor, reminiscent of chocolate. It can be consumed whole as a snack or ground into flour, and in some countries a molasses without added sugar is also produced from it. This recipe of sugar-free carob muffins is perfect for using both flour and molasses, getting in this way a healthy and nutritious snack.
“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.
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.
Andalusian Easter soup (chickpea, spinach and cod soup)
Following the tradition, this is a meatless Easter soup. Its main ingredients are chickpeas, spinach, cod and hard-boiled egg. This recipe should be on our menu all year long, since in addition to being delicious, it is low in calories and satiating, as well as being an excellent source of protein.
