The secret of this chocolate dessert is the use of agar-agar, a natural gelling and thickening agent that, when mixed hot and then cooled, gives this recipe a very particular texture. For every half liter of liquid will be used 3 to 7 grams of it, depending if we aim for a more gelatinous or firmer consistency.
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Muhammara, an exquisite red pepper and walnut spread
There is life beyond hummus! This red pepper and walnut spread, called muhammara, is an elegant and tasty recipe from Levantine cuisine, usually presented as a “mezze”. The flavor combines the smokiness of the peppers, sweet or hot depending on the type we choose, the characteristic touch of the walnuts and the bittersweet point of the pomegranate molasses.
Low-carb side dish in just 10 minutes: cauliflower bulgur pilav
“Pilav” is a generic denomination in Turkish cuisine for the accompaniment of rice, bulgur or pasta, or a mixture of two of these. This cauliflower bulgur pilav is a particular version, since it’s perfect even for those who are in a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
Greek-style baked Feta recipe
Feta is probably the most popular cheese of Greece, and among the countless recipes it offers, this baked Feta recipe -called “bougiourdi” in Greek, is a quick, simple and very delicious starter. As usual, you can fill you kitchen with amazing Mediterranean smell and taste with almost no effort!
Make your own healthy Nutella and forget forever the commercial version
Step by step, all the tricks and secrets to get the best healthy Nutella at home. You can also adjust the recipe of this spreadable hazelnut cream in the version that best suits your preference. This healthy Nutella contains no added sugars or oils of low nutritional quality, and also provides healthy fats, protein, fiber and vitamins. It is guaranteed: after trying it, you will never go back to commercial brands.
The secrets to prepare your ideal Andalusian gazpacho
This soup from South Spain is with no doubt one of the most famous in the world, and has the particularity that it’s served very cold. For this reason, a gazpacho is always a very tasty and refreshing starter for the summer. As the variations of this recipe are infinite, it’s important to learn the secrets that will allow us to prepare the ideal gazpacho according to our preference.
Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, a typical dish from Alpine Italy
Yes, in bastapasta we also eat pasta… not regularly, but if we do, then it has to be special! Today’s recipe is a typical one from Valtellina -an Alpine region in northeastern Italian Lombardy- and its main ingredient is a type of pasta made with buckwheat flour, called pizzoccheri, served with vegetables and cheese.
How to make a very tasty mushroom risotto with dried funghi
When you don’t have any fresh mushrooms available, you can still use this recipe and get a very tasty mushroom risotto with dried funghi. That’s because the dried product gives us the possibility of using a trick that we will reveal here, and that fills the preparation with flavor.
Recipe of healthy carrot muffins
These carrot muffins are a very simple alternative for a healthy breakfast or snack. Normally vegetables might not be associated with these types of recipes, but carrots have a good amount of natural sugars, and they match perfectly with the nuts and cinnamon.
Authentic Syrian-Lebanese tabbouleh salad
“Tabbouleh” salad is probably the most famous of the Levant region. It’s simple and admits some variations, but it’s often offered in a completely distorted way. For example, some supermarkets sell a ready-made version presented as a couscous salad, which is completely different from the traditional recipe.