Roasted cauliflower with harissa and chickpeas
Cauliflower is nice to prepare in the North African style by seasoning it with harissa spice paste. I put together a dish that uses food components that can often be found in the rich cuisine of North Africa. In addition to cauliflower, chickpeas and pomegranate seeds are used in the dish. Preparation time: 40 minutesLevel: […]
Harissa
Harissa is a chili paste with a slightly sharp, spicy, and fresh taste that originates from North Africa. While traveling in Morocco, it was possible to enjoy this spice paste many times and I remember its taste well. The spiciness of this spice paste can be adjusted, but at least the version available in Morocco […]
Baci di dama cookies
The cookies called “Lady’s Kisses” come from Northern Italy, the Piedmont region. Cookies developed sometime in the 19th century, in their classic form contain hazelnuts that grow naturally in Northern Italy. Recipes for cookies made from different nuts can be found everywhere. Today, almonds, pistachios, and walnuts are also used in the preparation of these […]
Hasselback potatoes
About these potatoes, it is written in all kinds of sources that this food was invented by Leif Elisson, the chef of the Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm, in 1953. At the same time, it is also possible to find sources that doubt this and refer to a much earlier time when similar potatoes were made. […]
Giouvetsi
A Greek dish made from meat and pasta in tomato sauce. This dish can be prepared with chicken, lamb, and beef, as for the pasta, the orzo (kritharaki) type of pasta is mostly used. Vegetables are mostly onion and garlic, but also carrot, leek, and peppers. The food is seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, […]