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Italian biscotti with chickpea flour: the crunchy, healthy and protein-packed recipe that changes from the classic biscuit
To make Italian chickpea flour biscotti, mix 180 g wheat flour, 120 g chickpea flour, 120 g sugar, 2 eggs, 70 ml sweet olive oil, yeast, salt, citrus zest and almonds. Form two logs, bake them once at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes, slice them diagonally, then dry them a second time at 160°C.…
The Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream base that transforms into 4 ultra-creamy flavors
The Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream base is a homemade custard made with whole milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar and real vanilla beans. Once cooked, cooled and divided into 4 jars, it is easy to make 4 flavors of homemade ice cream: cà phê sữa đá with Vietnamese coffee, vanilla mango, sesame tahini-halva and peanut…
Algerian lemon cherbet: the fresh drink that smells like summer in Algeria
The Algerian lemon cherbet is a sweet, tangy and ultra-refreshing drink, prepared with fresh lemons, a light syrup, a touch of orange blossom water and a little touch of milk. To make an Algerian lemon cherbet, mix the zest of a lemon with sugar, add water and heat until you get a light syrup. Let…
Light spanakopita recipe with spinach herbs and feta: oven and air fryer version
Light spanakopita is a crispy Greek pie with spinach, feta, eggs, and fresh herbs, made with phyllo dough. To lighten it, brush the dough with a mixture of olive oil and water rather than with a lot of butter. It is cooked for 35 to 45 minutes in the oven at 180°C, or about 20…
Pan Bagnat: the authentic sandwich from Nice between bread in oil and Mediterranean flavours
Sun, sea and black olives. If there was a sandwich to represent the Mediterranean, it would undoubtedly be the pan bagnat. This great classic of Niçoise cuisine combines a solidly structured Niçoise salad between two halves of a round bread soaked in olive oil. Pan bagnat is not a “tuna sandwich” like any other. He…
San Sebastian cheesecake: the ultra-creamy Basque burnt cheesecake
San Sebastian cheesecake, also known as Burnt Basque cheesecake, is a cheesecake without a biscuit crust, baked at high temperatures to obtain a very caramelized surface and a creamy, almost shaky center. It originates from San Sebastián, in the Spanish Basque Country, and popularized by the restaurant La Viña. San Sebastian cheesecake, with its creamy…
Ayvalık toast: the crispy Turkish sandwich with sucuk and cheese
Ayvalık toast is a pressed Turkish sandwich from Ayvalık on the Aegean coast. It is prepared with thick toasted bread, sucuk, kaşar or tulum cheese, sausages, pickles, ketchup and mayonnaise. It is served very hot with ayran. Ayvalık toast, or Ayvalık tost in Turkish, is a hot, pressed and very crispy Turkish sandwich that originated…
Aish el saraya: no-bake oriental dessert with ashta cream
Aish el saraya is a no-bake oriental dessert, made of layers of bread or rusks soaked in fragrant syrup, covered with ashta-style milk cream, then decorated with crushed pistachios. Melting, fresh and very fragrant, it is one of those generous desserts that are prepared in advance, especially during Ramadan or for large tables. Its name…
Tarte al djote de Nivelles: the traditional Belgian recipe
The tarte al djote is one of the great specialties of Nivelles, Belgium. Behind its Walloon name is a rustic, generous and very fragrant savory tart, prepared with yeast dough, Nivelles dumplings, chard leaves, parsley, onion, eggs and lots of salted butter. Serve it hot, ideally with a knob of salted butter that melts on…
Tuna peaches: the Belgian retro recipe ready in 5 minutes
Tuna peaches are one of the most confusing and cult Belgian recipes: half peaches in syrup, a tuna garnish, mayonnaise, a little lemon, parsley… and five minutes of preparation. On paper, the association seems unlikely. On the plate, however, it tells the story of a whole era of family cooking, practical, sweet and savory and…
Bolivian Cuñape: Naturally Gluten-Free Cassava and Cheese Bread
Cuñape, or cuñapé, is a Bolivian bread with cheese and cassava starch. Moist, slightly elastic and naturally gluten-free, it is prepared with a few simple ingredients: cassava starch, cream cheese, egg, butter, milk, salt and baking powder. Native to eastern Bolivia, particularly associated with the Santa Cruz region, cuñape is one of the cheese buns…
Ivorian coconut cake: crispy little coconut fritters
The Ivorian coconut cake is a small fried sweet made with fresh coconut, flour, sugar, milk, vanilla and nutmeg. Cut into diamonds and then immersed in hot oil, it becomes crispy on the outside while remaining soft and fragrant on the inside. In Côte d’Ivoire, these small coconut cakes are eaten as a snack, with…
Andean pastelitos: fried pastries from the Venezuelan Andes
Andean pastelitos are small Venezuelan fried pastries typical of the Andean region of the country. Their thin, crispy dough contains a generous filling of beef, rice, hard-boiled eggs, peppers, tomato, coriander and achiote, also known as annatto or onoto. Very popular in western Venezuela, especially in the states of Mérida, Táchira and Trujillo, Andean pastelitos…
Chakhchoukha from Biskra: the Algerian recipe with rogags and red sauce
Biskra chakhshukha, or Chakhchoukha biskria, is a traditional Algerian dish prepared with rogags, semolina patties that are crumbled and then steamed, served with a spicy red sauce, vegetables, and meat. Originally from the Biskra region, it is particularly associated with festive meals and Mouloud. The Chakhchoukha of biskra We reach the gates of the desert…
Maqluba: Palestinian and Jordanian upside-down rice
Maqluba, or maklouba, is a Levantine dish of upside-down rice prepared with chicken or lamb, fried vegetables like eggplant, cauliflower, potato, and rice cooked in spicy broth. After cooking, the pot is turned upside down onto a large serving platter. Maqluba, also known as maklouba, maqlouba or makluba, is a large dish of upside-down rice…
Aish baladi: the recipe for Egyptian flatbread with wholemeal flour
Aish baladi is Egypt’s most iconic flatbread. Prepared with wholemeal flour, slightly leavened and then baked in a very hot oven, it puffs up when baked like pita bread and forms a perfect pocket to accompany everyday dishes. Rustic, supple and nutritious, this Egyptian bread can be served with ful medames, taameya, mezze, stews or…
Meshana skara: Bulgarian barbecue to share
Meshana skara is a Bulgarian mixed grill plate. It brings together several meats cooked on the barbecue or on the grill, such as kyufte, kebapche, skewers or pork steaks, often served with fries, lyutenitsa and grated kashkaval. The meshana skara is a large Bulgarian mixed grill plate, perfect for barbecues, summer meals and convivial tables.…
Chushki burek: Bulgarian stuffed peppers with cheese
Chushki burek are Bulgarian stuffed peppers, topped with a mixture of siréné, egg, dill, garlic and tomato, then breaded before being fried until a crispy, golden crust. Inside, the cheese remains melting, salty and fragrant, while the grilled pepper provides a soft, slightly smoky texture. Contrary to what the word “burek” might suggest, this is…
Tunisian casse croûte: the tuna and harissa sandwich
The Tunisian casse croûte, or kaskrout tounsi, is a street-food sandwich filled with harissa, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, Tunisian salad, olives, chili pepper and sometimes potatoes, capers, mechouia or candied lemon. It is usually prepared in a Tunisian Italian bread, which is softer than a classic baguette. Since we had mentioned the famous Tunisian fricassee a…
Tunisian Mtabga: the tomato-harissa stuffed flatbread
Mtabga is a Tunisian stuffed flatbread, generous and spicy, prepared with a semolina-based dough and a stuffing flavored with tomato, onion, garlic, harissa, chili pepper and tabel-karouia. Associated with southern Tunisia and often the Gafsa region, it is one of those simple, nourishing street-food recipes that are deeply rooted in popular cuisine. Halfway between a…
Polvo à Lagareiro: Roasted Portuguese Octopus with Garlic and Potatoes
Polvo à lagareiro is a Portuguese recipe for octopus cooked in water and then roasted in the oven with plenty of olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, and mashed potatoes called batatas a murro. The dish is often served at festive meals, especially around Christmas. After dessert, today we tackle a very common dish during…
Salada de polvo: the Portuguese octopus salad
Salada de polvo is a fresh, simple and very fragrant Portuguese octopus salad made with tender octopus, bell peppers, red onion, olive oil, vinegar and coriander. Served cold or at room temperature, it is one of those seaside recipes that rely on few ingredients, but a lot of taste. In Portugal, octopus occupies an important…