We have already presented a delicate tomato fond as the basis for exciting dishes here. We have also explained how to make a very good tomato ketchup at home. Of course, we can’t get past a tomato sauce either, this…
Coca
In the south-west of Spain, a coca is often offered, especially as a snack in bakeries and at markets. Of course, there are also very elaborate versions in restaurants. The coca is at home in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands…
Salmorejo
If you have experienced the scorching heat in the south of Spain, you know why people here like to eat a cooling soup. Salmorejo comes from Córdoba in Andalusia, a city with a long history and a cuisine that is…
Tortilla de patatas
The tortilla de patatas, also known as tortilla española, is an iconic dish of Spanish cuisine and is perfect for enjoying as a tapa alongside other small delicacies. All you have to do is put it somewhere in the house…
Turkish Pide
Pide is probably one of the best-known Turkish dishes and is frequently offered as a takeaway (just like lahmacun) – but the ratio of dough to filling often seems wrong to us. We prefer our pide with a thinner and…
Yu Xiang Qie Zi
This sensational Szechuan dish translates as ‘fish-fragrant aubergine’ (鱼香茄子) and we think one should know about it. Fish is not included in this dish, its name may come from the fact that the accompanying sauce is also used to prepare…
Escalivada
Today we are presenting an extremely simple dish that is nevertheless a real flavour bomb and not only makes you happy on its own, but can also be perfectly combined with other products, especially fish. Escalivada, the name of this…
Borani Banjan
Finally, our first dish from the great cuisine of Afghanistan and it certainly won’t be the last. We start with one of the most famous, called Borani Banjan or Banjan Borani. “Banjan” stands for aubergine and “‘Borani” for a method…
Letcho
Lecsó is the name of a Hungarian dish that is very easy to prepare and brings plenty of sunshine to your plate. It can also be perfectly preserved for the winter. Written Letcho in English, this preparation has become part…
Chanterelles
Chanterelles are exquisite edible mushrooms which have a very special flavour of their own, are rightly considered a delicacy and also enjoy great popularity in top gastronomy. When using such mushrooms, they should take centre stage in the dish –…
