Sardines stuffed and cooked in sauce
I used to watch my grandmother and mother make these little morsels of goodness. I love the smell of the onions and tomatoes stir frying with a little garlic while preparing the sardines and the...
Gluten Free Pancakes
These are delicious and so easy! Here is a list of the ingredients: 1 ½ cups of Almond meal 2 cups Rice flour ½ cup arrowroot flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 egg 1 dollop of cream Mix well and...
Lasagne
We believe this dish has evolved from a number of different areas and for various reasons. Some say it started with leftovers. Some say it started with a sauce made up of offal and bits no one...
Gluten Free Biscotti (great for dunking)
This is a cross between a twice roasted biscotti and a sponge finger biscuit. The gluten free flour makes them dry enough not to put back in to twice roast as is usual for biscotti. Extra virgin...
Limoncello
One day, our lemon tree was over loaded with lemons and we already had plenty in the fridge plus some preserved ... we decided to make Limoncello. It is delicious and refreshing after a meal or can...
Warmed Olives for Tapas
For this recipe just use any olives that are cured. Even a jar from the supermarket can be spiced up with this recipe. The hot chilli is optional and a sprinkle of cayenne could be used instead. 2...
Caponata
Caponata has been described as a stew by popular chefs. It can be so! We love it served hot with pasta or at room temperature with fresh bread and bits of salami and cheese. It's a great side...
Eggplant
Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables. I just love it! Did you know that in Turkey, it was necessary for a bride to know how to cook eggplant at least 27 ways in order for her to be...
Tapas
Tapas are small portions of hot or cold food. The tradition is believed to have started in Andalusia (a region of Southern Spain) where it is customary to "cover" the wine glass with a saucer to...
Sofrito
This is a Spanish tomato, pepper and garlic base sauce and sometimes known as refogado. I make a big batch of this on a Sunday night and use a scoop full in various dishes during the week. Makes...
Batatas Bravas or Hot Spicy Potatoes
Try this Tapas favourite as hot or as mild as you like! Makes 4 tapa serves 1 1/2 cups sliced chorizo 1 cup Sofrito (pepper and tomato sauce) 2 cups diced potatoes, roasted 2 tablespoons extra...
Chorizo in Spanish and Chouriço in Portuguese
Chorizo in Spanish and chouriço in Portuguese can be a fresh sausage and more frequently a fermented, cured, smoked sausage. Fresh chorizo must be cooked before eating. This is exactly like a fresh...