This classic Spanish gazpacho is a cold Andalusian tomato soup blended from ripe tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and vinegar, with a little traditional bread for body. Moreover, it’s silky, pourable and served ice-cold rather than lukewarm from the fridge door. Furthermore, bread appears in many traditional formulas, though how much (or whether) … Read more
These zucchini fritters are built around one goal: a crisp, golden exterior with a tender, cohesive center – no soggy middle, no falling apart in the pan. However, they’re made with grated zucchini, feta, dill and mint, bound with almond flour instead of breadcrumbs and inspired by the Greek tradition of kolokithokeftedes. Quick Answer These … Read more
Gambas al ajillo is Spain’s classic sizzling shrimp dish – plump shrimp cooked quickly in olive oil that’s been infused with sliced garlic and a touch of chili, then brought straight to the table still bubbling. because it’s one of the simplest dishes in Spanish cooking and also one of the easiest to get wrong: … Read more
Caprese salad is one of the simplest dishes in Italian cooking and also one of the easiest to get wrong. Moreover, this version sticks to the traditional combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil, with balsamic glaze presented as the optional, modern addition it actually is. That’s why I’ve made … Read more
Baba ganoush is a creamy, smoky Levantine dip made from charred eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon juice. Furthermore, real baba ganoush depends on one non-negotiable step: proper charring and not just roasting. Also, skip that step and you get a flat, vegetal puree instead of the deep or campfire-like flavor that makes this dish worth … Read more
Most “Greek salad” recipes online are actually Americanized versions with lettuce and crumbled feta stirred into a vinaigrette. That’s why it’s the traditional Greek Village Salad or Horiatiki, built the way it’s actually served in Greece – large vegetable cuts, a slab of feta and a dressing that’s just good olive oil and oregano. Quick … Read more