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.
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Amazing spring garlic omelette recipe
Have you heard about “spring garlic”? Also called garlic scapes or green garlic, these sprouts are actually immature garlic, which was early harvested (before the cloves form in the bulb). The flavor and aroma is very similar to that of already ripe garlic but much more delicate and a little sweeter. One of the most common ways to consume them is with eggs, either scrambled, in an omelette or as it’s called in Spain, “tortilla”.
Argentinian aubergine “escabeche” preserve
“Escabeche” is a typical Ibero-American preserve. It consists of marinating cooked meat or vegetables vinegar and oil. And these aubergines in escabeche are a delicious starter normally present in Argentine barbecues. Its preparation does not present great difficulties and they are always an excellent appetizer to enjoy with a good bread while waiting for the great main course.
Easy cauliflower cream soup recipe
This cauliflower cream is an excellent idea to take advantage of the stems and leaves. Many people usually discard them, without considering that they contain many nutrients and flavor. And by the way, the same procedure of this recipe can also be applied for broccoli.
Radicchio and gorgonzola risotto
Radicchio and gorgonzola might sound strange for some people, but it’s a very popular combination in Italy. Purple chicory, better known under the name “radicchio”, is a rather bitter-tasting bud, much appreciated in Italian gastronomy. It is very common to find it combined with the strong flavor of gorgonzola cheese, sometimes also balanced with caramelized red onions.
How to prepare sabich, the trendy Israeli fast-food
Sabich (sabij or sabih) is a meal popularized in Israel by Iraqi-Jewish immigrants, and consists of a pita bread stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, salad, tahini or hummus, and a mango sauce called “amba”. It is usually eaten for breakfast and it is precisely believed that its name derives from the Arabic “sabah” (morning).
Sugar free keto chia pudding
Chia seeds are an important source of Omega-3, in addition to having a large amount of antioxidants, fiber and minerals such as calcium or magnesium. If you still don’t know how to start consuming them, you can easily incorporate them into your diet with this sugar free chia pudding, ideal for a very healthy breakfast.
Turkish style artichoke hearts recipe
This Turkish dish is known as Zeytinyağlı Enginar, literally “artichokes with olive oil”. This is a very refreshing traditional starter that is usually served cold and can be found on a mezze table.
Pumpkin flan, a surprising autumn starter
Despite what its name suggests, this flan is not a dessert. It’s actually a very tasty autumn appetizer that can be served hot or cold. Indeed, the technique of baking a flan with milk (or cream) and eggs can also be used by adding a salty main ingredient, thus creating a surprising recipe.
Foul mudammas, Egypt’s national dish
Foul mudammas is a bean-based dish, very popular throughout the Middle East, but mainly in Egypt, the country from which it originates and where it’s considered the national dish. The cooked broad beans are crushed until a creamy texture is achieved and seasoned in a very “Mediterranean” way with lemon, garlic, cumin, chili and olive oil, and are accompanied with vegetables and herbs such as tomato, onion, parsley, mint, etc.