This quick calamari recipe is a great Mediterranean-style appetizer. Butter gives the calamari a tender and flavorful base, while garlic brings piquancy and depth of flavor. A blend of Italian spices, including oregano and thyme, enrich the dish with herbal notes, and chili flakes add spice, making the flavor more vibrant and expressive. The calamari …
Unbeaten cucumbers are the same as beaten cucumbers, only without the childhood psychotraumas. All right, in fact, this recipe is very similar in flavor to beaten / smashed cucumbers, but here we cook a lot of them at once and not just pour the sauce over them, but marinate the cucumbers in it. The simplicity …
Treat yourself to a sumptuous combination of breakfast and dessert with this delicious coffee French toast! In this dish, the rich and deep notes of coffee are harmoniously intertwined with the rich sweetness of condensed milk. ⏱ Cooking time — 15 minutes overall. Includes 15 minutes of preparation and cooking + 0 minutes unattended. 🔪 …
Pesto is native to the Italian region of Liguria. The very name “pesto” comes from the Italian verb “pestare”, which means “to crush” – a reference to the traditional method of preparation with a mortar and pestle. The main difference in this pesto, of course, is its base – purple basil. Compared to green basil, …
Traditional hummus is made primarily from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice. The Turkish version of hummus, on the other hand, often incorporates a wider range of ingredients and flavors. Unlike other variants, which are often served cold, Turkish hummus can be served warm, often topped with toppings such as pastrami (basturma, beef jerky) …
These pickles will be your favorite of the summer season. Cooked quickly, they are super crispy and flavorful. I’m going to show you an unusual spiral slicing of cucumbers, which I think brings out the flavors faster and stronger. But you can experiment with other types of slicing, using whichever you prefer. A few more …
Roasted pepper pesto is a sophisticated and creative interpretation of the traditional Italian pesto sauce. While classic pesto is a chopped mix of basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic and pine nuts, in this recipe we go a completely different route. I use a mixture of parsley and basil here, but the parsley plays the …
It is believed that tartar sauce, as we know it today, originated in France. The name probably comes from the Tatars, a nomadic group from Central Asia, although the sauce itself is not related to their culinary traditions. This connection seems more like a culinary myth, lending an exotic aura to the sauce. Over time, …
Cucumbers and sour cream are a win-win combination: a refreshing, crisp and juicy salad perfect not only for hot summer days, but also for any other time of year when you want a light vegetable snack. So let’s make Cucumber and sour cream salad! It’s very simple: the cucumbers are thinly sliced and then dressed …
This pancake recipe is a great option for those looking for a delicious and hearty breakfast made without eggs. Using milk, yogurt and butter in the batter creates a soft and tender texture. And the sugar balances out the flavors, making these pancakes sweet but not cloying. The recipe is versatile, which means you can …