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Asparagus with lime and herbs

22May

Light, delicious and flavorful spring dish. I use olive oil infused with herbs, it gives the dish a nice flavor and aroma. Lime can be substituted for the lemon, and instead of cooking in the oven you can fry in a pan for about 3-5 minutes....

Panini with Caramelized Onion, Peaches and Cheese

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18May

Great combination of caramelized onions with sweet and sour peach, nuts and cheese. This is a versatile recipe you can try with different combinations of the above like switching out the peaches with pears or figs, and with goat or mozzarella cheese. So many combinations that you'll always find something new! When making a panani, it's important to have a...

Fish Tacos

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05May

Very easy dish to make. For our fish, we used tilapia which has a firm flesh and is easy to find anywhere as well as inexpensive. Also you can add a little feta cheese. It’s important to keep the batter cold so use ice cold beer or club soda when making the batter. It will give you a crunchier...

Guacamole with Pomegranate Seeds

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04May

I could eat avocados every day! Here is another idea for a delicious, creamy guacamole! Pomegranate seeds give the dish a bright color and slightly sweet kick. If you are a lover of spicy food, you can use the seeds from the serrano. And if you add a little bit olive oil, then you'll get a very...

Asparagus with Onion and Soy Sauce

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19Apr

Spring is asparagus season. This is one of the earliest vegetables which ripens in April and May. Asparagus is very unique since it make a great combination with almost any product from cheese, ham, fruit, berries, fish, meat, and salads. You can make soups, beverages and even desserts from asparagus. The main thing when preparing asparagus: cut thick stems...

Crepes with Nutella and Peaches

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28Mar

Simple and easy recipe. These crepes can be served with a sweet topping (like honey, whipped cream, chocolate, jam and etc), fruit, meat or vegetable fillings. In this recipe, you can also use other fruits like bananas or berries/strawberries, etc. More photos....

Roast Beef with Cactus and Vegetables

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24Mar

I have tried to cook with different cactuses before since it is very tasty marinated or in various salads. This time I decided to try to cook something more 'serious' with it. Very tasty, flavorful and satisfying dish. (more…)...

Irish Lamb Stew with Vegetables

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15Mar

If you love comfort food you will like this recipe! Everything cooks together to create a rich blend of flavors and the juices keep the meat from turning dry. Lamb can be replaced with beef. This stew can be cooked in small pots, like I did, or in a Dutch oven. If you really want to make this dish...

Thai Chicken Legs

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27Feb

I cooked this chicken in the oven, placing it on the wire rack. Juicy tender meat with a nice spicy taste. You can use chicken breast as well. (more…)...

Buttermilk Blini

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21Feb

These blini can be served with different fillings: meat, fish, vegetables, mushroom, fruits, berries, sweet filling like jam, chocolate, whipped cream, or honey, or simply with sour cream on top.

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