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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How to make keto pizza crust with cauliflower
Using cauliflower as a base for a keto pizza is a well-known alternative among those following a ketogenic or low-carb diet. The procedure described here is simple and comes from testing different possible recipes, to obtain the most crunchy and tasty result.
Vegetarian borscht (beetroot soup) recipe
This Eastern European soup is probably the most famous in the world. As its preparation varies according to the region and tradition of each family, it would be impossible to establish an “official recipe”. This vegetarian variant is the one I like and usually cook, but I also mention other possible options to investigate and try.
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 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 almond milk at home easily
Plant-based milks are in fashion given the boom of vegan diets, but taking advantage of that popularity, they are sold at exaggerated prices. In the case of commercial almond milk, the actual content of the main ingredient is very low and its taste is unmatched compared to the one we can very easily prepare at home.
Pumpkin soup recipe with coconut milk and curry
This pumpkin soup is a spectacular and unusual autumn recipe to surprise diners. The mixture of pumpkin with coconut milk plus a touch of curry make this cream a very tasty starter. Using the method described, it will also not be necessary to have prepared a vegetable broth in advance.
Traditional Swiss cheese quiche recipe
Switzerland is the most densely mountainous country in Europe, where a large variety of cheese are produced. This recipe of Swiss cheese quiche combines two of the most traditional of this country: Emmental and Gruyère cheese.
Beetroot pkhali, an amazing starter from Georgia
“Pkhali” is a very tasty Georgian starter which can be made from different vegetables, normally beetroot, spinach or aubergines. The veggies are cooked and blended into a paste, which gets thickened with walnuts and seasoned with many herbs and spices.
