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.

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.

Stuffed courgette flowers (fiori di zucca ripieni)

This is another example of a very easy and tasty Mediterranean starter. Courgette flowers have a very delicate flavor and are usually cooked stuffed with rice in Greece and Turkey, or otherwise with fresh cheese in Italy.

Traditional Spanish omelette and its healthy variations

This omelette is undoubtedly the most traditional dish in Spain, and as irrefutable proof of it, it’s also called “Spanish omelette”. Just eggs, potatoes, extra virgin olive oil and salt are only needed for this recipe, eventually also an onion if desired. Along its simplicity, few tricks are enough to obtain the best results in any of the versions here suggested.

Easy Mediterranean octopus stew with olives and balsamic

This recipe combines the octopus together with a magnificent accompaniment of Mediterranean flavors like balsamic, olives and vegetables. The preparation is not difficult at all and it’s only necessary to know some basic secrets about how to handle the octopus, which you can learn here.

How to make ceviche like in a Peruvian restaurant

Making a good ceviche is an art that takes practice to master, but its foundation is simple: traditionally it was the easiest way for fishermen to eat fresh fish, briefly tossing the chopped fresh fillet with salt and lime juice. The simple accompaniment would be nothing more than a little red onion, coriander and chili. Here we will analyze all the secrets to achieve an exceptional ceviche.

Easy recipe of okra with chicken stew

May be you never have heard of a vegetable called okra (or bamia) until now, as it requires very hot and dry climates to grow, which is why it’s impossible to find fresh in many countries. However, it’s also sold frozen or canned in Turkish or Oriental supermarkets, so if you have the opportunity to find it, I strongly recommend you to try this easy and quick stew.