Known for its rich, savory and slightly sweet flavor, this pork is a classic dish that brings warmth and heartiness to any table. Pork shoulder marinated in hoisin sauce and braised in soy sauce creates an alluring, luxurious flavor. The addition of the 5 spice blend gives the dish a wonderful complex nuance that complements …
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, …
Baba Ganoush is an eggplant-based dip that comes from the Middle East. It is traditionally prepared with the addition of tahini, garlic, lemon juice and various spices. Despite some similarities with hummus, the main difference is the use of eggplant instead of chickpeas. Although, for example, in the recipe for eggplant hummus this distinction is …
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 …
I’ve had chocolate-free brownies, blondies and even ginger brownies on my blog before. But this time I wanted to go even further away from the classic and familiar flavors and make matcha brownies. As you can easily guess these brownies contain matcha powder. It’s a green tea powder originally from China, although today it’s more …
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 …
Immerse yourself in the history and culinary origins of the American South with the recipe for “Turkey Wings Braised and Baked in Sauce”. This dish is one of the bright representatives of soul food cuisine – the traditional cuisine of African Americans in the southern states of the USA. The tradition of stewing meat in …
I don’t know if it has to do with the fact that I haven’t been drinking alcohol in the last couple of months, but this is my second beer recipe on my blog. And while beer soup is quite a peculiar dish, beef stewed in Guinness, with a sweet, malty aftertaste, is another matter entirely. …
Delicious recipe for chickpeas in spicy and sour chopped tomato sauce. The author of the book asplashandash recommend that you never try replacing limes with lemons – they won’t give the same bright and unique flavor. And I, for my part, would add that it is better to use whole coriander and cumin, not ground. …