Delicate and t the same time rich, simple but with multi-layered flavors – this is Pesto Genovese. A juicy green sauce from the heart of Italy, a timeless classic that knows no bounds. To begin with, I suggest to understand the definitions. Pesto, translated from Italian, means “to grind” or “crush”, such a name was …
This is a delightful, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare dish, perfect for breakfast or a light lunch. This recipe has gained popularity thanks to the influence of Greek cuisine, where the combination of spinach and feta, is a classic. Interestingly, in ancient cultures, eggs were considered magical attributes, and making an omelette from them was a kind …
There can never be too many recipes with onions. I’ve already introduced you to the French onion pie “Pissaladière.” Today, I’ll share another variation on this theme. Previously, I shared how to quickly and efficiently caramelize onions. Part of those onions can be used for a wonderful dip sauce with caramelized onions, and the rest …
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 …
Mango mousse is a sweet, creamy dessert made with whipped heavy cream and mango puree. Sometimes gelatin is added to stabilize it and give it a thicker texture, but today’s recipe will not include it (but I’ll add an instruction below in case you want to add it). The consistency of mango mousse is light …
I already have a couple of recipes for pan-cooked bread on my blog. These are thin pita breads made with yeast-free dough and Turkish bazlama — also a bread with an air pocket, but more puffy. And today it’s the turn of the lavash. Lavash is a traditional thin and soft flatbread that is a …
I have already described the process of making caramelized onions in a recipe for Pisaladier, a French onion tart with anchovies. But this time I want to touch on the subject of caramelized onions in more detail. I still can’t stop being amazed by this almost magical transformation. How an onion from an unpleasant and …
This dessert is called flan in Mexican and Spanish cuisine, and crème caramel in French cuisine. The taste is incredible and the texture is more delicate than tender! The Mexicans inherited the recipe from the Spanish settlers who came to explore the New World. Mexico is rich in unusual sweets like amaranth bars or sweet …
Today I want to share a simple seasonal recipe for cooking zucchini or zucchini with cheese in the oven. But this time, it will not be a main dish, but an appetizer. Oven-baked zucchini and cheese are light and not too calorie-dense, and they cook up in no time. It is best to bake them …
Zucchini is a versatile, convenient and flexible product. Behind a humble, unsightly shell hides an ocean of usefulness. Young zucchini have the best flavor and are easy to digest. More often than not, zucchini recipes are quick, easy and budget-friendly. Zucchini in cream sauce is no exception. Yes, the cost of heavy cream can bite …