Braised fennel with tomato is a surprising starter or garnish that can be served both hot and cold. The fennel reminds of anise in its flavor, and this detail is delicately accentuated by the spices in this recipe.
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Rabbit with plums and raisins
This French recipe of rabbit with plums and raisins has the particularity of being cooked in red wine. This might contradict the classic rule which establish that white wine is the one that pairs with white meat. And yet this combination is triumphant, thanks to the balance provided by the plums and raisins.
“Huevos a la flamenca”, traditional Andalusian egg dish
It’s very common to find regional recipes for a nutritious breakfast or lunch with egg. “Huevos a la flamenca” is a delicious Andalusian recipe that accompanies them with tomato, potato, vegetables, sausage or chorizo and peas.
How to make zucchini pasta
Zucchini pasta is a very popular idea to reduce the amount of carbohydrates, in addition to being able to enjoy a larger portion and with considerably fewer calories.
Pickled turnips, the most striking Middle-Eastern pickle
Among the numerous pickles of all kinds of vegetables found on a mezze table, pickled turnips are undoubtedly the most distinctive, both for the flavor and for the very pronounced pink color. Here all the secrets are revealed to prepare it easily at home and, as usual, to achieve a much better version than the commercial ones.
Traditional Spanish garlic rabbit recipe
“Conejo al ajillo” or garlic rabbit is a traditional Spanish recipe that should be in everyone’s repertoire, as it is very simple, fast and cheap. In addition, rabbit is a very tasty and lean meat.
Quick and easy clams marinara recipe
This starter has great nutritional properties, and it’s also very quick and easy. Clams marinara are a typical dish from Galicia and are practically prepared following the same recipe that is used in other regions to cook mussels or prawns.
Traditional Greek Fava (yellow split pea puree)
Greek fava, sometimes called “Greek hummus”, is a delicious puree that is served in almost any tavern in Greece. Despite what its name seems to indicate, it is not prepared with broad beans, but its star ingredient is the fava from Santorini or a similar yellow split pea instead.
How to make traditional Turkish “menemen” (scrambled eggs with tomato)
This quick tomato scrambled egg dish is a Turkish favorite for breakfast. It’s served with pita bread and can also be complemented with cheese (usually Feta) or cold meat, such as Pastirma (dried beef with fenugreek) or Sucuk (garlic sausage).
Okra with meat stew recipe
This is a delicious dish from the Levant, where it is called “bamieh bil lahme”, literally okra with meat. This vegetable combines very well with beef or lamb, but the variant with chicken is also very common, especially in Greece or Turkey.
