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Hummus

23-Jul-09

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 [...]

Pizza time!

07-Jun-09

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 [...]

Spanish tortilla de patatas

24-May-09

Yes, I know, it has been a while since I posted, apologies for this. It so happens that mama came to visit us, and in between visiting and shopping, we also did some sewing and cooking.
Lately, whenever we spend time together I’m trying to absorb as much as I can from her domestic-tasks-wisdom. It is [...]

Carnitas with guacamole and pita bread

09-May-09

Today we are having a great, Mexican-inspired dinner…The recipes are of an amazing simplicity, but ohhhh so good, and they go perfectly together! Spicy, tender, pork bites combined with a great guacamole and some paprika pita wedges instead of tortilla chips.
The recipe’s were adapted from the David Lebovitz blog…
Ingredients for the “carnitas”:
- 2 pounds/1kg pork [...]

Cherry tomato and feta cheese tart

28-Mar-09

Ahhh, tomatoes…such a versatile, gorgeous product. This tart brings me memories of the South, of summer, of dining ‘al fresco’…
In this recipe of Cafe Fernando a special mention needs to be done for the “pâte brisée”, which was buttery delicious!! This is definitely the recipe that I am going to use as from now for [...]