Pisto Manchego is a classic Spanish dish that incorporates fresh Mediterranean vegetables like peppers, onions, tomatoes, courgettes (zucchini ) and sometimes even eggplant. It is simmered on low and slowly in a tomato olive oil sauce, and it can be served with shaved cheese, cured ham or fried egg. Sometimes it is called Spanish ratatouille. …
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Horiatiki Salad (Greek Salad or Village Salad)
Horiatiki Salad also known as Greek Salad or Village Salad combines the freshest ingredients like seasonal tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta. I served it with a mildly piquant Greek Peperoncini for an extra boost in flavor. Greek Salad is among the most popular but you may also want…
Basil Sauce with Garlic & Lemon
With the abundance of basil during the summer months, this recipe for an amazing Basil Sauce with Garlic & Lemon will surely become handy. It contains only 4 ingredients and it takes only a couple of minutes to put together. You can dunk bread in it, you can glaze your chicken, fish or steak with…
Salmorejo (Spanish Cold Tomato Soup Recipe)
Salmorejo is a famous, Spanish cold tomato soup. It’s a summertime ‘go-to’ in restaurants and households throughout Spain, but particularly in the south of Spain (Andalucia). It’s a standalone meal and a perfect dish for the hot summer days. It’s made from the best ripe tomatoes, bread, garlic, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. It’s traditionally…
Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Bread
This popular Italian salad is a perfect addition to any summer meal or BBQ. Crusty bread that’s been infused with garlic butter makes this it irresistible. Next time if you’re looking for a perfect side dish try this amazing Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Bread. Panzanella – Popular Italian Bread Salad A huge part of the Mediterranean diet are salads…
Fennel Chicken Mediterranean Style
Fennel Chicken Mediterranean Style with carrots, raisins and olives is a very easy, one pot meal for any day of the week. It is seasoned with cinnamon, cumin and smoked paprika for an irresistible and flavorful chicken dish.
Spanish Potato Salad with Idaho Potatoes, Chorizo & Smoked Paprika
This amazing Spanish Potato Salad is made with Red Idaho® Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Chorizo, Spanish Manzanilla Olives, Green Onions and it’s covered with a very flavorful dressing made from Spanish Sherry Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Mustard and two types of Spanish Smoked Paprika (sweet and hot). The potato salad is then…
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Bacon and Leeks
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Bacon and Leeks is exceptionally flavorful and delicious. Every bite introduces a combination of different flavors and textures. Wild Mushroom Risotto with Bacon and Leeks Far From Traditional and Boring This Wild Mushroom Risotto with Bacon and Leeks is not your mother’s risotto. In fact, it is pretty far away from…
Dijon Chicken With Meyer Lemons
Dijon Chicken with Meyer Lemons is a delicious option for an easy weeknight dinner. Full of flavor with tangy Dijon Mustard and Meyer Lemons, with a beautiful tangerine undertone. This recipe was originally published on June 11, 2014, and since then was updated to provide additional information. Dijon Chicken with Meyer Lemons – An Easy…
Shakshuka – Classic Mediterranean Breakfast
Shakshuka is a Classic Mediterranean Breakfast with poached eggs in tomato pepper sauce. There are many interpretations of Shakshuka, but in its most basic form, it is simply a bell pepper with tomato dish, with eggs poached in. It’s so simple and yet so amazing. Actually, Divine! This post was originally published on January 27,…
