These recipes from David Lebovitz can be served as an appetizer or as a light dinner, with some French or Italian bread, in a salad, or even with pasta.
This is Mediterranean gastronomy at its best!
Ingredients for the confit of tomatoes (preserved tomatoes):
- 1 kg / 2 pound tomatoes
- abundant olive oil
- black pepper
- salt
- 3 [...]
I was introduced to alfajores by my Uruguayan and Argentinian family. These cookies exist in both a home-made version and an industrially manufactured version. Oddly enough, both versions have practically nothing in common.
Me, I like the home-made version, not only because it reminds me of my grandma and my aunts, but also because it has [...]
The gastronomy of the Near and Middle East is really something to explore. I can’t say I know much of it, but more often than not, whenever I try something new, I am quite pleasantly surprised.
Today we will recreate a quite popular sauce called hummus. Great with some pita bread and other appetizers.
Ingredients:
- 1 420g [...]
The “plantain” banana is a staple food in many tropical countries. This specific banana is not very sweet when consumed green, and it is very often fried, to serve it either as a side or as a snack.
Here in Europe I don’t think it is available in regular supermarkets, but you should be able to [...]
What can I say…who on Earth does not like pizza?!
This time I’ll share with you my mom’s recipe, which for me it is the most delicious in the world
The result is a pizza with a thick, yet extremely tender dough, a thick layer of tomato sauce and whichever toppings you fancy.
Ingredients (gives 4 [...]