Shrimp risotto

shrimp risotto recipe

This recipe for Shrimp Risotto is simple, easy and delicious. Serves as a main dish or as an sidedish on cold days. Risotto is a delicious typical Italian dish, which is born more specifically in the north from where it spread to the whole country and then the world. This dish is made based on … Read more

Delicious and creamy scalloped potatoes recipe (gluten-free)

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This recipe for scalloped potatoes with heavy cream or au gratin potatoes is foolproof and everyone will love it. What makes this scalloped potato recipe special? Instead of using white sauce, which contains all-purpose flour for thickening, we´ll make the creamy cheese sauce whit heavy whipping cream. That makes this elegant side dish perfect for … Read more

Zucchini carpaccio

This zucchini carpaccio is a light and healthy version of the traditional carpaccio that originated in Italy, although nowadays carpaccios are prepared with various ingredients, including seafood like abalone. Tips for preparing this zucchini carpaccio: The key to all carpaccios lies in cutting the main ingredient VERY thinly and making all slices of the same … Read more

Parmesan scallops

Parmesan scallops is one of the most delicious appetizers, perfect for any occasion. What is the origin of Parmesan scallops? This recipe of Parmesan scallops are the “younger siblings” of razor clams parmesan, a delicious preparation believed to have been created at the San Marco restaurant in the city of Viña del Mar. They are … Read more

Sicilian lemon granita recipe (granita al limone)

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This lemon granita is absolutely delicious, super fresh, and very easy to make. We could also prepare it with other fruit juices, the most common flavors are oranges, tangerines, or grapefruits although one of my favorites is Meyer lemons which are a mix between lemon and mandarin. Granita is born in Italy, more specifically in … Read more

Chives sauce

This chives sauce is one of my favorites. It´s ideal for salads (especially cucumber or lettuce) but the truth is that it has many more uses, it can be used for appetizers, for sandwiches or whatever you prefer. This chives sauce is super original and versatile, it can be used from dressing for salads (especially … Read more

Blackberry kuchen

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This blackberry kuchen is a delicious recipe, it´s filling is made with yogurt and is very similar in texture and flavor to the cheesecake. About the filling of this kuchen: Although it can look very similar to the German style raspberry kuchen, or the poppy seed pie the filling of both kuchens is different, the … Read more

Raspberry mojito

This raspberry mojito is my new favorite cocktail, it´s soft, refreshing and the perfect combination of lemon acid and sweet raspberries. We all know the classic mojitos, that delicious Cuban cocktail based on rum, lemon and peppermint (spearmint is a very close relative to peppermint, but they can be replaced by each other in this … Read more

Vanillekipferl, vanilla crescents christmas cookies recipe

Vanillekipferl or Austrian vanilla crescent cookies are tasty and delicate cookies that are part of the tradition of Nordic Christmas recipes, although these cookies in particular can be found in cafes and pastry shops in Austria throughout the year. Their particular crescent shape or horns give them an adorable and characteristic appearance. Origins: Part of the Nordic tradition of the holiday season includes … Read more