How to make hummus from scratch

Hummus plays a major part in the diet of many healthy populations living around the world, mainly in the Middle East, being consumed with every meal in Israel, frequently included in all “mezzeh tables” in Syria and Turkey, eaten most days for breakfast along with bread in Palestine and Jordan, and is still enjoyed in…

Traditional Greek Salad

Greece is the dream destination of many travelers. Its luxurious islands, cristal clear water and amazing beaches attract every year so many people around the world.  The Greek cuisine is a mixing a pot of cultures. Because of its geographical location in Europe and close to Asia and Africa, olive oil, fruits, cheeses, wines, spices and so…

A warm delicious meal: Vegetable Fajitas

Fajitas belong to the Texan-Mexican cuisine and their origin began in the 1930s on the Texas ranch lands of the Rio Grande Valley. This food was later popularized by businesses such as Ninfa’s in Houston, the Hyatt Regency in Austin, and numerous restaurants in San Antonio. In recent years, fajitas have become popular at American casual dining restaurants as well as in home cooking. In many…

A very Danish lunch – Smørrebrod

Smørrebrød is the word for the Danish open-faced sandwiches on buttered rye bread, perfect for lunch time. There is no need to book a flight to Copenhagen. You can create your own smørrebrød at home, using these 3 recipes which you will find below. This traditional Danish dish, smørrebrød began in the 19th-century as workingman’s…

For the spicy lovers among us – Chicken Curry

In countries such as India and Suriname, herbal mixtures have been made for centuries, and the well-known curries are actually the trademarks of Indian cuisine in particular. The most famous and sharp curry comes from Madras and Kerala. There is, therefore, no spice made from a nut, plant or whatever called curry, it is a…

From the French cuisine: Ratatouille

Delicacy, exquisite and sophistication might be the words that come into your mind when describing the French cuisine. For the French, cooking  is an art. The cooking knowledge and skills required to prepare a good culinary meal is something that the French people are proud of when they present meals. France has many culinary regions…

Mexican kitchen – Enchiladas

Mexican cuisine is a fusion of different cuisines. The basis of Mexican cuisine lies in the Aztec culture. Later on, the Spanish kitchen became the big influence. Also, the French kitchen has had treatment on Mexican cuisine, and especially in the field of some cooking methods and preparations of sauces and bread. Tortilla dishes occupy…

Classic meal – Lasagna

In the 14th century, the word ‘lasagna’ also meant only a thin piece of dough, which could or could not be cut, cooked, baked or used in layers. From the 15th century onwards, the term lasagna was used more and more as we know it today: lapping dough that is cooked. It takes some time…

Back in the days – Tomato soup

Soup has been around since prehistoric times. If you let water boil in a pan and add various ingredients to it, the taste of the ingredients will mix with the water and you actually have soup. Most of the older people among us can still remember the hard work of soup making. Working several hours…

Caprese

The warm weather is returning to Barcelona! Quick to prepare and a fresh start, the recipe for today will be about Caprese. It is a very light dish that requires no cooking so that all precious ingredients retain their properties. The Caprese salad is best when prepared with daily fresh products, making it a perfect…

Stuffed peppers for a boost of vitamins

Peppers originate from Central America and was brought to Europe around 1500 by Spaniards. After Spain and Portugal in Europe, it was initially mainly Italy where the peppers were appreciated as a crop. The pepper is a healthy vegetable that can be eaten every day. The amount of vitamin C is high, with the red…

Are you addicted to coffee? Check it!

Many people start their day with a mug coffee. It provides us with energy and is tasty. However, too much coffee has also negative effects. If you can’t imagine your day without even a small cup, it can mean that you are addicted. Coffee is a very popular beverage in all over the world. Millions…

Fudge

History of Fudge The most convinsing claim of fudge origins lies in a letter from 1886 written by Emelyn Battersby Hartridge, a student at Vassar College in New York. Before that time the origin of fudge is unclear. In this letter Emelyn wrote that her schoolmate’s cousin had been trying to make carmel but the…

How to bake the perfect Peanut Butter Cookies

The history of peanut butter cookies starts around 1903 when Dr. George Washington Carver developed more than 300 uses for peanuts. Around 1916 he made three recipes for peanut cookies with chopped peanuts as an ingredient. It was not until the early 1920´s that peanut butter was listed as an ingredient in the cookies. Since peanut butter cookies have…

Discover Casa Amatller, a chocolate house with a lot of history

Barcelona Lovers, have you already visited Casa Amatller, one of the most famous houses in the city? Designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and built in 1900, Casa Amatller is a must-see! Amatller chocolate = more than 200-year history. At the age of 36, Antoni Amatllet came up with a dream: building a chocolate factory….