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This is a traditional Brazilian dessert, party favourite and afternoon snack (for teens). Once only known in Brazil, brigadeiro has taken the world and has become a favourite everywhere. It is easy and simple to make. In this entry you can find the traditional recipe and some gourmet versions. Enjoy!
Vegan pesto This green jewel-like vegan sauce is based on the traditional pesto alla Genovese. Pesto alla Genovese is an Italian no-cook sauce that has its origin in the city of Genoa, on Italy’s North-Western Ligurian coast.[1] It is…
Salmorejo This cold soup is summer on a plate. Salmorejo is made with fresh and ripe tomatoes, stale bread or breadcrumbs, garlic, vinegar, sugar, salt and extra virgin olive oil. Traditionally, this smooth and creamy soup is garnished with hard-boiled egg…
Black Bean Brownies These vegan and gluten-free brownies are so delicious… They are an easy way for me to include more pulses into my diet. It may help you too. To prepare flax egg simply combine flax seeds with water in the…
Pimientos de Padrón Padrón is a village in the northwestern province of A Coruña (Galicia, Spain) famous for its small and slightly conical fresh green peppers called pimientos de Padrón. About one in every ten is hot‒a manageable…
Mango sauce This mango sauce is a great topping for mango chia pudding, pound cakes, fruit salads, and ice cream. Many countries incorporate mangoes in various savory dishes such as salsas, salads, and chutney. Some countries substitute mangoes for…
Mango Salad Inspired by one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the city, I have been playing with this recipe for a while. Some Thai restaurants use green/unripe mangoes for this salad. I personally prefer the sweet taste of a…
Mango Chia Pudding There are so many chia seeds pudding recipes online. Yes, this is another one, but it is so yummy, filling and healthy that I could not stop myself from sharing it. I often have it as…
Almond Cake – Tarta de Santiago This almond cake known as ‘tarta de Santiago’ is a traditional recipe from the Galicia region of Spain. You can easily find it in the windows of pastry shops and restaurants in Santiago de…
Almond Cookies These cookies are really easy to make and are a good option as a healthy sweet snack. It is one of my favorites recipes for cookie swaps, a housewarming treat for friends or to make your house to…