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.
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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.
Recipe of Spanish garlic prawns (“gambas al ajillo”)
Few minutes are enough to prepare one of the most emblematic tapas of Spain. The gambas (prawns or shrimp) are simply cooked briefly in olive oil with garlic and a chilli pepper, and topped with some chopped parsley.
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.
Greek-style stuffed eggplant or “papoutsakia”
The Mediterranean diet has many recipes for stuffed vegetables, whether with meat or vegetarian, and especially there are many variants with aubergine. „Papoutsakia“ literally means „little shoes“ in Greek, the stuffed aubergines seem to have that shape. They are filled with a mixture of meat, tomato, vegetables and spices. The dish is finally crowned with a gratin of bechamel sauce and grated cheese.
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.
Cod tortilla recipe like in a “sidrería” of Bilbao
There are many ways of cooking cod In Northern Spain, and this recipe is a very traditional one from Bilbao. The cod omelette is tasty and simple, and it’s an excellent source of protein as well.
Shakshuka (oriental-style eggs with tomato)
Shakshuka is a dish that can be found in different versions from the Maghreb region to Israel. It’s basically eggs prepared over a spicy tomato sauce and is eaten with in pita bread, usually accompanied by plain yogurt.
Healthiest version of Greek moussaka
This alternative version of the traditional Greek moussaka becomes as light as possible by baking the vegetables instead of frying them, but also replacing the „obligatory“ bechamel with a yoghurt sauce.