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Radish and mozarella salad
Published May 1, 2026 - No Comments
This is a quick and healthy salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella, and radishes. All ingredients are washed, cut, and layered on a plate, then topped with fried onion. Finally, it is dressed to taste with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and oregano.
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Orange and hazelnut cake
Published May 1, 2026 - No Comments
This fragrant cake blends warm spices, citrusy orange notes, and toasted hazelnuts for a rich and comforting flavor. A smooth batter of yogurt, sugar, and egg is combined with the dry ingredients, then baked until golden and tender. Perfect with tea, it keeps well and can even be frozen, ...
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Hazelnut cake
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This moist and indulgent cake combines creamy cheese, vanilla sweetness, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts for a perfectly balanced treat. A rich batter of butter, milk, and egg is blended with dry ingredients, then topped with hazelnuts before baking to a golden finish. Soft, flavorful, and ...
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Cous cous with mint and coriander
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This fresh couscous dish, inspired by North African tradition, is light, colorful, and surprisingly satisfying despite its simplicity. Fluffy couscous is combined with chopped vegetables, olives, herbs, and a touch of lemon and olive oil for a vibrant, refreshing flavor. Quick to prepare ...
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Cheesecake with homemade blackberry jam
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This classic cheesecake combines a buttery biscuit base with a creamy, airy filling made from cheese, eggs, and cream. Though slightly more labor-intensive, the result is a perfectly balanced dessert with a smooth texture and delicate flavor. Served with fruit jam—especially berry vari ...
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Carrot muffins
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
These carrot cake muffins are rich, aromatic, and full of warm spices, with crunchy walnut pieces in every bite. Despite the extra effort of grating carrots and preparing the mix, they rise beautifully and deliver a moist, flavorful result. Perfect on their own or lightly decorated, they ...
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Caramelized salmon with soy sauce reduction
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This dish highlights the rich flavor of salmon, enhanced by a sweet and savory sauce made with soy, wine, and caramelized onions. The sauce is slowly reduced and thickened to create a glossy, flavorful topping that perfectly complements the tender fish. Easy to prepare yet elegant, it pa ...
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Spinach, tomato, and mushroom quiche
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This savory French-inspired quiche combines spinach, bacon, vegetables, and cream in a flaky, golden crust. The filling is rich and flavorful, layered with tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese for a satisfying and versatile dish. Perfect for any occasion, it’s easy to prepare, delicious war ...
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Grandma-style rice pudding
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This traditional rice pudding is a comforting dessert made with milk, rice, and subtle hints of cinnamon and lemon. Slowly cooked to a creamy texture, it delivers a rich, nostalgic flavor inspired by classic homemade recipes. Simple yet versatile, it can be customized with different arom ...
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Sweet and sour pork with vegetables
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This homemade sweet and sour pork brings vibrant Asian-inspired flavors with tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a rich, tangy sauce. The pork is marinated, lightly fried, and then combined with sautéed vegetables and a glossy sauce made from ketchup, vinegar, and honey. Although a bit t ...
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Strawberries infused with balsamic vinegar with spiced yogurt
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This elegant dessert combines strawberries infused in a sweet-and-sour balsamic syrup with a delicately spiced homemade yogurt. Inspired by chef José María Arzak, it blends refined flavors with simple techniques, resulting in a sophisticated yet approachable dish. Fresh, aromatic, and ...
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Mushroom cream with Roquefort cheese
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Soups—those mysterious dishes where you can hide almost anything without anyone noticing. I remember when I was little and didn’t want to eat onions (even today I eat them only sparingly, usually just for flavor), and there was a suspicious potato and carrot soup that my mother use ...
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Muffins with poppy seeds and hazelnuts
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Since I never miss a week without baking muffins, today I’m sharing a recipe for some I made for the first time recently—they turned out really well, with poppy seeds and local hazelnuts. I say cupcakes, but they’re really muffins—a result of the influence Chicago had on me and m ...
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Madras curry turkey with wild rice
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
I finally did it. After several unsuccessful attempts at making curry “by feel,” I discovered this sauce—the one I’d unconsciously been wanting to make for a while but never knew how. The fact that I made it with turkey is purely by accident, since this curry sauce pairs just as ...
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Chocolate and hazelnut cookies
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
What can you say about these chocolate cookies? First of all, don’t be overwhelmed by the list of ingredients—they’re easier to make than they seem. Second, and most importantly: if you want to go back to your childhood, when you not only ate mini cookies sized just for you but also ...
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Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Avocado
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
It had been a while since I’d had a salad as tasty and light as this one. I usually make salads by combining whatever I have in the fridge and thinking it might go well together. But in this case, it was a planned salad—I went out and bought all the ingredients (though I must admit I w ...
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Lime and Grapefruit Cupcakes
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
I'm sorry, I just can't help it. This week I gave in to the temptation to make cupcakes again. Today’s recipe is adapted—I think that having made so many muffins in so many different flavors gives me the confidence to just make them up on the spot using whatever I have on hand. As a ...
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Trout with orange marmalade sauce
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Just as there are places, songs, or books that remind you of something or someone, there are also foods that evoke specific situations or past experiences. That’s how I feel about trout. Every time I hear its name or see it somewhere, images of my father’s village in the Sierra de Gred ...
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Strawberry Vanilla Soufflé
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Are you looking for a simple, tasty, and easy dessert? You might be wondering… does that even exist? Well, here’s proof: this one looks great and can be made in the blink of an eye. In my case, I kept the ingredients very basic on purpose, but you can add whatever comes to mind and exp ...
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Basmati rice with coconut and cashews
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
At home we like rice a lot, and as lately we eat it almost every 3 days, sometimes we need to do R+D to get out from the routine and surprise palate with new contrasts. This is one of those “exotic” ways to prepare rice that I have tried today for the first time, and for sure it will ...
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Cinnamon Apple Dessert (or a Twist on Apple Compote)
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This simple apple dessert highlights the natural sweetness and health benefits of one of the world’s most popular fruits. Apples are gently simmered with cinnamon and sugar until soft, creating a warm and comforting treat. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it can be enjoyed as ...
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Baklava
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This homemade baklava combines crisp layers of buttery phyllo pastry with a sweet, spiced walnut filling. Though it requires some patience to assemble, the process is straightforward and results in a beautifully golden, syrup-soaked dessert. Rich, aromatic, and irresistible, it’s a rew ...
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Crispy muffins with flaxseeds
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Unlike the muffins I usually make, which tend to be moist and soft, today’s recipe is a bit crunchy—the very opposite of a typical muffin. But that doesn’t make them any less appealing; in fact, they turned out spectacular. This is the first time I’ve made them because I hadn’t h ...
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Arugula and blueberry salad with caramelized sunflower seeds
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
It’s a salad, though not exactly a typical or well-known one. Arugula on its own, sure; goat cheese too; blueberries, of course; and sunflower seeds, naturally. But all together? It’s surprising, but yes—the flavor is extraordinary, and the strawberry vinaigrette adds just the right ...
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Roast chicken with basil and cherry tomatoes
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
After a few days of leisure in Madrid—nonstop, as usual—I’m back in Switzerland and want to share my blog’s first chicken experiment with you. Chicken is one of those beloved foods that appeals to both kids and adults alike thanks to its mild flavor and crispy skin. There are a tho ...
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Cantaloupe Melon Soup
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
After the heat I’ve been enduring these past few days in Madrid, I’ve been reminiscing about the summer days I spent in the village, eating watermelon and cantaloupe at almost every meal to help beat the heat a little. We didn’t just eat them as is, for dessert; sometimes there were ...
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Puff Pastry Palms
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Here’s the recipe in honor of my friends Estefanía and Pablo, who treated us to these one evening at their home—and I’ve been hooked ever since: the famous palmeritas. Whether as a dessert, breakfast, a treat with coffee, or simply to fill the house with a delightful aroma, they’r ...
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Basmati rice with sharkayisa sauce
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This is one of the simplest recipes and one of my favorites. For one thing, because I love rice, and for another, because ever since I figured out how to cook it to the perfect texture—thanks, rice cooker—I can’t go more than three days without eating it. If this keeps up, I’ll hav ...
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Spiced Egg Custard with Orange
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Here I am with a little twist on a dessert as traditional as homemade egg custard. The basic recipe is fantastic, and I wouldn’t change it for anything—that much is clear—but every now and then, a little innovation never hurts. In this case, I’ve added a touch of my favorite spices ...
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Moroccan Salad with Fried Lemon and Parsley
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
The hot weather continues, so here’s another refreshing dish to help beat the heat. And the Moroccans know a thing or two about that—their diverse and rich cuisine includes easy, inexpensive, and very refreshing recipes, such as this carrot salad with lemon, one of the most commonly us ...
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Raspberry and Almond Cupcakes
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This is another one of my experiments with toppings, in this case a “drizzled” one. I’ve made these muffins several times now (it’s inevitable whenever the season rolls around), varying the nuts and the proportions of the ingredients. And like any proper experiment, it has its conc ...
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Turkey breast with lime and sweet corn
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Although according to my last published recipes it seems that at home we only eat muffins and rice, I also cook special main dishes from time to time -or to be more precise, atypical ones-. A good example is this turkey breast, which has ended up as being very soft and juicy, and I am very ...
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Easy Catalan cream
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This is another of my explorations into traditional Spanish desserts. It’s quite similar to French crème brûlée, though there are two notable differences between these two sister desserts: the cooking method (crème brûlée is prepared in a double boiler, while crema catalana is usua ...
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Thai Fried Rice with Pineapple
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
What could be better on a hot day like today than a refreshing rice salad packed with all the nutrients you need in a single dish? In this case, I use it as an “all-in-one” meal, since in addition to the carbohydrates from the rice, it combines the protein from the egg, the fiber, mine ...
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Strawberry muffins
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
What do I do when strawberry season starts? Given this post and my addiction to cupcakes, you can probably guess... I have to admit that when I’m desperate in the fall or winter, I also make them with dried strawberries, but it’s not the same—fresh ones are so much tastier and juicie ...
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Radish Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This dish is one of my favorites because of its simplicity, freshness, and unique flavor. Before moving to Switzerland, I didn’t eat many radishes; in Spain, they aren’t as common as they are here, so I’m not exactly an expert on these quirky little vegetables—I’ve only just gott ...
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XS-sized cinnamon rolls (the famous cinnamon rolls)
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This week I decided to take a break from cupcakes and try something a little different. As you might expect, my American side came out when I thought of these cinnamon rolls—or rather, mini cinnamon rolls—because even though you can’t really tell from the photos, they’re quite a bi ...
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Roast Chicken with Mint and Yogurt Sauce
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Now that I think about it, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like chicken (if there’s anyone out there, raise your hand). It’s one of those dishes that’s a hit with both kids and adults, and you’ll never get tired of experimenting with new flavors, because it goes with almost eve ...
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Banana and Ginger Muffins
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Back at it again and full of energy! After a short holiday in Austria and Germany, I’m feeling refreshed and ready to try new recipes. So, to keep the tradition going, here are some energizing banana muffins with a delicate, mild flavor. As you can see in the photos, these ones really ...
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Rice Salad with Lime and Melon
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
More rice—of course, it couldn’t be any other way (at this rate, my eyes are going to turn slanted!). This recipe is seasonal, and here’s a clue: melon. Have you figured it out? Exactly—summer and its rice salads: fresh, vibrant, and full of color. I have to say, I haven’t see ...
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Chocolate custard with citrus foam
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Here’s another of the recipes adapted from the book by José María Arzak (thanks, Nuria!) for the chocolate lovers’ club. It’s the second recipe I’ve made from this book, and so far the experiences have been really good—both in terms of flavors and preparation methods (sometimes ...
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Salmon with maple syrup
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious. That’s probably what you’ll say after making and tasting this tasty dish straight from Canada, where maple syrup is the main ingredient in many of its signature recipes. Some of you might be wondering... but what exactly is maple syrup? Wel ...
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Blueberry muffins
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Blueberry season wouldn’t be the same without making some soft and juicy muffins from time to time. During the rest of the year I use dried red ones, but when fresh black blueberries arrive, I always go straight for a box to kick off my own personal start to the season. With fresh blu ...
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Homemade gazpacho step by step
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
I’d been putting off making gazpacho for a while because, ever since I’ve lived in Switzerland, I haven’t experienced those extreme temperatures in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula that trigger in my mind an overwhelming urge to eat (or drink?) a nice, cold gazpacho. For now, I’m ...
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Eggplant sticks with yogurt sauce
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Most of the time when I buy eggplant, it ends up in the oven. I’m not sure if it’s out of habit, a lack of more creative ideas, or simply because it tastes so good baked that I always feel like repeating it. This time, though, I decided right there in the supermarket that I’d give it ...
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Avocado, almond, and chocolate muffins
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Now that I’ve loosened up a bit with muffins—before I was just a “robot” strictly following recipes—I’m starting to have fun experimenting with ingredient combinations. So far, I haven’t had any major disasters (fingers crossed, since I hate wasting food); I usually rely on m ...
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Turkey breast with cinnamon candied apple
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
This is what happens to me when I see random ingredients lying around in the fridge and I have to find a way to use them up. I end up coming up with my own creations—in this case, something pretty tasty and super simple. The thing is, I had some turkey and apples that were going to waste ...
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Easy blackberry and blueberry tart
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Here’s another homemade creation, based on my mom’s easy apple pie recipe, and inspired by the number of blackberries I have at home and don’t quite know what to do with (yeees, I know—eat them, but the question is how). In summer, when you head out to the countryside with your dog ...
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Caraway braids with orange powder
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
At this point, many of you are probably wondering what caraway is (if you haven’t already googled it). I reached that same point—consulting good old Google—the day I came home from the supermarket with what I thought was a little jar of anise. Since I’m not very confident with spic ...
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Homemade pizza (with dough) with bacon and mushrooms
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
In the end, I made up my mind. Yes—making a pizza with your own dough is no small feat. You really have to be determined and trust yourself not to fail in the attempt. This might sound funny to, say, an Italian, but it’s not so much when you’ve spent your whole life eating pizzas at ...
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Decorated cookies (first attempt)
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
As it could not be in any other way, I publish these little cookies in the National Hispanic Day, and with them I pay tribute to the country that saw my birth. I have to say that I have been waiting for a few months to publish them, since I baked them in summer to put a color touch in a ba ...
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Roast chicken with rosemary and lemon sauce
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Have I ever told you that chicken is one of my favorite dishes? It offers so many possibilities that it’s impossible to get tired of it. From the classic fried chicken (which I don’t make very often because I end up decorating the kitchen with oil) to the huge variety of ingredients yo ...
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Rice with grapes and walnuts
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Here we go with the last gasp of summer–autumn… and with this recipe I’ll say goodbye before going into hibernation mode. The weather forecast is announcing snowfall this weekend, so it’s time to start thinking about a different kind of food—something a bit more hearty and comfor ...
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Easy apple tart
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Today we are going to celebrate three things with this cake: that it is Sunday, that we gain 1 hour with the winter time change, and that it is the birthday of a great friend and battle-mate Estefanía (have a look at her blog, it is amazing and very interesting: http: ...
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Baba ganoush
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Do you want to eat something really delicious that, at first glance, you’d never guess tastes this good? Here’s the answer. It may not look like much—it is, after all, a pâté, and not the most visually appealing dish. If you’re a bit resistant to trying new things, you might not ...
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Meatballs in curry sauce
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
After spending a few days working in London, what could be better than some “real food” when getting back home? I have to say that England’s worldwide reputation when it comes to food—excluding the Indian, Asian, Italian restaurants, etc. you can find all over the city—is, in my ...
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White chocolate and mint muffins
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Lately I’ve been completely swamped between work, travel, and Christmas preparations. In fact, it’s taken me several days to finally publish these muffins, but until today it just wasn’t possible. And barely even today—because with all the hustle, I had to make an extra effort and ...
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Cha soba noodles with vegetables and honey chicken
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
The time has come to dive into Eastern cuisine—something I’ve had my eye on for a long time but hadn’t seriously tried until this week. I was running out of excuses; in fact, in the book I bought in Bristol when I went to visit my friend Floren a few days ago (*The Complete Asian Coo ...
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Japanese-style somen noodles with chicken
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Where to begin… after a few days away, I’m back with another of my oriental-inspired experiments, now that I’ve finally found a place where I can stock up on ingredients that are quite unusual around here. I’m still on my “one-dish meals” streak, combining carbohydrates, vegeta ...
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Cinnamon Rice with Cranberries and Saffron
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
First of all—and a bit late—Happy 2013 to everyone! This Christmas has been anything but relaxing; I haven’t stopped for a single moment. In fact, I’m still on holiday (or rather, “pseudo-holiday,” since this is nothing like lying on a towel getting a tan), and I still have lot ...
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Vegetable Frittata
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Greetings to everyone, now from Switzerland. What an intense holiday—non-stop from start to finish—but I have to say, when you enjoy it, it doesn’t feel like a burden: I had a great time and managed to disconnect, which is what really matters. Now it’s time to recharge and spend a ...
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Pain d’épices (French spiced bread)
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
We continue with international cuisine saga with one of my favorite French buns, spiced sweet bread. I have been buying it for a while, trying different versions and brands and observing it carefully until today, when I have finally jumped into the pool in order to get a similar result. An ...
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Banana and Coconut Muffins (with a hint of cocoa)
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
It had been a while since I last shared one of my famous muffin recipes, so to keep the tradition alive, here’s a new twist. Ever since I brought back my beloved toaster from Madrid (it’s nothing fancy, but it’s mine and I’ve gotten the hang of it), I’ve been enjoying the toasted ...
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Vietnamese spring rolls with rice paper
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Vietnamese cuisine—that great unknown. Often lumped together under the label of “Asian food” (which it of course is part of), many people don’t realize that it’s considered one of the purest cuisines in Asia, thanks to its fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil, and carefully bala ...
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Ramen noodles in fish broth
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
Another adventure with Eastern cuisine—this time with white fish—brought to you by the latest hefty cookbook I picked up on a trip to Bristol last year (*Complete Asian Cookbook*). It’s a whole collection of the most unusual recipes from many countries in the Far East. I’ll share m ...
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Chickpea spread (the famous “hummus”)
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
After a blog hiatus caused by vacations, moving, work, and a general life shake-up, I’m back in action with two of my favorite hobbies combined in this recipe: sharing my culinary exploits and exploring new flavors. And the thing is, this spicy chickpea spread is one of my favorite “sp ...
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αλευρόπιτα (Greek flour pie)
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
I publish this receipt in honor to my mates and friends, Fotini and Vasilis, who have introduced me into Greek cuisine with this fantastic pie. Fotini has given me the receipt and she has helped me to cook it for the first time. The result has not been as good as the one that she cooks, so ...
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Japanese Cheesecake
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
What can I say about this tempting little cake, besides the fact that it’s absolutely delicious? Whatever I say won’t do it justice, but let’s start from the beginning. A few months ago, I shared a cheesecake recipe (you can check it out here), the result of my own trials and tasting ...
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Mushroom balls on mozzarella’s pesto
Published April 30, 2026 - No Comments
No, it's not that I am becoming vegetarian. What happens is that I enjoy tasting new things and reinterpreting, so in this case I bring you these veggie balls that I've found on this fantastic blog (Mi mesa para tres), without meat. The so called "meatballs", but without "meat". You alr ...
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