Appetizers & snacks, European Recetas

Dried fruit and senna remedy

Dried fruit and senna leaf for natural and gentle relief. Please note that senna is not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers and…

Quail eggs in purple potato nest with smoked salmon, chive sauce on a bed of lemon greens

Mozzarella in carrozza

What could be more primordially satisfying than the combination of bread and cheese? Well, frying them together makes them even more satisfying. And…

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

One of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil.

aubergine ,garlic caviar

As with so many dishes with long histories there are a few different ways of preparing aubergine (eggplant) caviar, but these are variations occur…

Halloumi Cheese Appetizer

Halloumi cheese is a Greek grilling cheese and it is unique in nature in that it maintains its shape during the frying or grilling process and…

Apple Brie Appetizer Soup

Well, this appetizer soup certainly surprised me! It's reminiscent of a Brie appetizer that's garnished with apples, but made into a soup appetizer…

Cauliflower Canapés

Cauliflower is highly under-rated! It is good served hot in casseroles, cold in salad, pickled, or even in soup. The first time my husband made this…

Squid stuffed with shrimp

Succulent squid stuffed with shrimp in light tomato sauce. Served with Focaccia bread and a glass of white wine it is a food Heaven on Earth.

Chorizo

An authentic traditional chorizo recipe that will transport you to Spain and add that real flavour to dishes that some commercial varieties lack.

Garden Pasta Salad

Fresh herbs and veggies, plus a red wine vinagrette make this pasta salad a real summer treat.

Calamari, Scallops and Lemon Fritto Misto

This is a delicious, easy to prepare Italian antipasto. Make sure you serve it hot. Close your eyes and…

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But…

Conchiglioni al Forno

You can fill pasta shells with practically anything, so having a free hand I decided on something light: a "trito" or chopped mixture, of fish and…

Mediterranean Calamari

Sauteed Calamari with lots of garlic and tomatoes. The most flavorful way to prepare calamari!