Category ‘Recipes’

138. About jamón and jamoneras (Spain #1)

I got back from Spain not long ago, so today I'm starting a series of posts about this beautiful country. In the first one you'll find out what a jamonera is, take a virtual tour of the oldest market in Europe and learn to make Spain's most famous delicacy — jamón with melon. Those who can't wait to see other photos (unedited so far) can look in on my blog in English. Read more »»

135. "Piña colada" cocktail (Caribbean recipe)

The heat, which grows stronger every day, is the reason another recipe for a cooling cocktail has appeared in my blog. But while the last summer drink — ginger lemonade — was non-alcoholic, the recipe for the "Piña colada" cocktail will have alcohol in it. That said, if you want to know the recipe for a non-alcoholic piña colada, look under the cut anyway — photos of the most famous Caribbean cocktail are waiting for you there. Read more »»

137. "Strawberries with mascarpone" dessert (summer recipe)

Last time I posted recipes for summer cocktails, and now I'll share with you a very simple recipe for a summer dessert — strawberries with mascarpone cream. I've already written about what to replace mascarpone with, so nothing is in your way. If you'd like to dive into a summer atmosphere of fresh berries and delicate cream sauce — welcome under the cut. Read more »»

134. Pork satay (Thai recipe)

Thailand is famous for its spicy dishes, steeped in the aroma of lemongrass and fish sauce. One example is the Thai recipe for a low-calorie salad with avocado that I described not long ago. Now we can move on to more complicated dishes, so today I'm posting a recipe for pork satay — another recipe popular in Thailand which, made properly, can amaze you with its delicious taste. Read more »»

136. Apple strudel with filo pastry (Austrian recipe)

It isn't apple season yet, but that won't stop us enjoying a wonderfully tasty Austrian apple strudel recipe made with filo pastry, which goes beautifully with a light coffee — a latte, for example. Strudel is popular in all German-speaking countries (the apple, pear and cherry ones being the most widespread), and also in Hungarian, Czech and even Russian cuisine. One of the classic strudel recipes is what you'll find under the cut. Read more »»

133. Pasta with bacon and chilli (Italian recipe)

Italian pasta wins you over with how quickly it comes together and how easy it is to get hold of — even a beginner cook will easily manage an enormous number of recipes for pasta, spaghetti and macaroni. I've already shared two dishes — the recipe for pasta carbonara and the recipe for pasta with "a-la bolognese" sauce, so spaghetti with fried bacon and hot chilli will fit right in. Read more »»