Appetizers Recipes
Baba ganoush
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 resist ...read more
Cantaloupe Melon Soup
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 a ...read more
Carrot, celery and hazelnut pie
Greetings everybody! Tras un parón de un par de añitos largos en los que han pasado muchas cosas y he subido pocas o poquísimas recetas -los esfuerzos llegaron hasta la trastienda del blog únicamente-, comienza ahora la versión 2.0 de A pinch of ...read more
Chickpea spread (the famous “hummus”)
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 chi ...read more
Cinnamon Rice with Cranberries and Saffron
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 to ...read more
Cous cous with mint and coriander
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 vibra ...read more
Crunchy aubergines with soy and ginger dressing
Veggie, veggie ... Here we come with the latest acquisition, a version of traditional fried eggplant, enriched with a spectacular sauce and enhanced with a coat with hard wheat semolina that increases crisp feeling from the first bite.
As some of ...read more
Eggplant sticks with yogurt sauce
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 the ...read more
Homemade gazpacho step by step
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 ...read more
Moroccan Salad with Fried Lemon and Parsley
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 ...read more
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