Suckling pig shoulder is a very tasty meat, which is usually prepared for festivities and special occasions. Especially famous is the Segovia suckling pig, a city where some restaurants have become world famous thanks to this meat. Do you want to prepare this delicacy at home? With all the tips in this article, now there will be no secret to success.
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Cordoba-style oxtail traditional recipe
Cordoba-style oxtail is a traditional recipe highly appreciated nowadays, which however, has very humble origins, since it was born from the need to take advantage of those less valuable cuts. Oxtail is a very fibrous meat that requires several hours of cooking, but following all the steps, it becomes a real feast of flavors.
Pumpkin, gorgonzola and walnuts, a perfect combination
Pumpkin is a star ingredient of autumn. There are countless recipes where we can use it, be it in pasta, bread and even in desserts. It is especially common as a side-dish or garnish, and in this case, I want to suggest a combination that is always a guaranteed success: pumpkin, gorgonzola and walnuts.
Szeged Goulash, a traditional Hungarian dish with a particular history
Szeged Goulash, called “Székelykáposzta” in Hungarian, is a traditional dish with a curious history. These are two recipes that almost by chance ended up combined into one: the mythical meat “goulash”, to which stewed fermented cabbage (“sauerkraut”) is added. The result is a very tasty stew that is not complicated at all to prepare at home.
Strawberries in wine gelatin, a super easy keto dessert
This dessert is very simple, since it simply combines strawberries with wine gelatin, and it’s also possible to prepare it with other red fruits. It is not only very simple but also very elegant, thanks to the touch of flavor and color that rosé wine adds. Additionally, the use of xylitol instead of sugar makes this dessert “keto friendly.”
Argentine tenderized flank steak with green onions (matambrito al verdeo)
This tenderized flank steak (matambre tiernizado) is a highly appreciated cut in Argentina, and this variant with green onions (scallions) competes in popularity with the flank steak pizza, another classic recipe. The sauce based on green onions and heavy cream is a very tasty accompaniment that pairs perfectly with the meat.
Argentine tenderized flank steak pizza (matambrito a la pizza)
This tenderized beef flank steak (matambre o matambrito tiernizado in Spanish) is one of the favorite dishes of Argentinians. Flank steak is the abdominal part of the cow, full of flavor but also quite fibrous. That’s why this cut requires certain specific knowledge to succeed with the cooking, but at the end of this article, you will know all the secrets to prepare it at home without any problem.
Super crispy and tasty Italian porchetta
Porchetta is originally prepared in rotisseries by boning and seasoning a whole pig, which is sewn completely and then baked for many hours over low heat. This heat allows all the fat to drain, until you get a super crispy exterior, as well as a lean and very tender interior. For this homemade version, pork breast with skin is used, with a fantastic result.
Eggplant and meatballs kebab (“patlican kebabi”)
A popular Turkish recipe that is very easy to prepare. It’s only necessary to alternate the meatballs (köfte in Turkish) with the eggplant pieces on a tray. It’s then completed with other vegetables to taste, a little tomato is added and after an hour in the oven, the magic happens!
Neapolitan-style octopus (polpo alla luciana)
A traditional recipe from southern Italy, full of Mediterranean flavors, originally called “polpo alla luciana” in Italian. The name “Luciana” is not referred to a woman; it’s actually the demonym of Santa Lucia, a small coastal town near Naples.