Starters Recipes
Arugula and blueberry salad with caramelized sunflower seeds
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 str ...read more
Basmati rice with coconut and cashews
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 ...read more
Basmati rice with sharkayisa sauce
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 ...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
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
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
Lamb’s lettuce salad with marinated sun-dried tomatoes
This vibrant salad celebrates color and creativity, combining fresh greens with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, ham, and crunchy toppings.
Carefully layered ingredients create a beautiful presentation while balancing textures and flavors, enhanced by ...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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