Extra virgin olive oil is one of the fundamental pillars of the Mediterranean diet. It was already used by both the ancient Greeks and Romans, and 2,000 years later it is still considered “green gold”, both for its flavor and its nutritional properties.
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Which foods are worth to bring from Greece?
This is a list with some of my favorite products and ingredients that I usually bring back from every trip to Greece. I have avoided those such as fresh cheeses, since you will not be able to take them on long trips without compromising their quality. Depending on where you live, you may find here some items which are easy to get in your region. But even so, I invite you to take note of these suggestions, probably more than one will surprise you!
Every cheese you should try in Italy
If you are visiting Italy and like me, you want to discover new local products, then consider spending a little time on cheeses. The ones listed in this article are some that I think you shouldn’t miss out. All of them are very tasty and recommended, and the order in the list does not imply a particular preference.
Keto burger with Portobello and Halloumi
A creative proposal for a delicious, low-carbohydrate hamburger. The secret is to replace the buns with Portobello mushrooms. The option turns out to be vegetarian using halloumi, but of course, the recipe also works wonderfully with beef burgers.
Recipe of the traditional Tuscan Castagnaccio
Castagnaccio is a typical Tuscan sweet made from chestnut flour. It’s therefore a typical autumn preparation. Its particularity is to be prepared without sugar and with very few additional ingredients. Its taste is delicate and subtle, with a compact but soft consistency at the same time.
Eggplant salad recipe
This title may sound strange in English, but it is the exact translation of a very traditional mezze called melitzanosalata in Greek or patlican salatasi in Turkish. With few further ingredients, it can also turn into baba ganush or mutabbal, both very popular in many regions of the Middle East.
How to make Stracciatella at home
Straciatella is a fresh dairy derivative that arose as a solution to take advantage of the remains in the production of mozzarella. Its creaminess and softness allow it to immediately win the hearts of those who try it. It is mostly famous as a filling for the burrata in Puglia, but in Italy it can also be found separately.
The best recipe of eggs with ham Spanish style
This is one of the simplest and most popular recipes in Spain. For a long time I have resisted ordering it in any of the thousands of bars that offer it throughout the country: I thought it was not worth wasting time with such an elementary dish! And yet it was enough to try it just once to make me change my mind. Here are the reasons and secrets about it.
My Hünkar Beğendi recipe
Hünkar Beğendi is an icon of Ottoman cuisine and its name translates as “the Sultan’s delight” or simply “the Sultan liked it”. It is a roasted eggplant puree, thickened with a bechamel sauce and/or cream, on which a meat stew is served. Here you can find both a keto version and other classic alternatives.
Feta and red pepper spread
This spread is a variation on the Greek tirokafteri, but using red peppers instead of chili. The result is therefore not spicy, but very tasty all the same, and ideal for those who prefer more delicate flavors.