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San Francisco style Scallop Ceviche

San Francisco style Scallop Ceviche

A ceviche is a seafood dish, originating in Peru, that relies on acid rather than heat to cook the fish. This recipe adds a bit of a California twist by adding sliced avocado to the dish. Ingredients 1 pound (450…

Ale, Mustard and Winter Vegetable Pie

Ale, Mustard and Winter Vegetable Pie

Ale, Mustard and Winter Vegetable Pie is a vegan pie. It is typically enjoyed in autumn and winter. Ingredients Topping 1 potato, chopped ½ parsnip, chopped ½ small turnip or rutabaga, chopped 1 tablespoon soy margarine Filling 1 tablespoon olive…

Tomato Paste and Ham Sandwiches (Pan Tomaca)

Tomato Paste and Ham Sandwiches (Pan Tomaca)

Pa amb tomàquet also called pa amb tomaca, is a sandwich style dish or tapa originating in Catalonia but now enjoyed all over Spain. It means “bread with tomato”. It is lightly toasted bread, rubbed with fresh tomato and sprinkled…

Tuna and Herb Salad

Tuna and Herb Salad

Yes, canned tuna is the poster child for gross canned food, but this salad will change that. Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) water-pack albacore tuna, drained Salt to taste Freshly-ground black pepper to taste 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp…

Roast Leg of Lamb with Gravy

Roast Leg of Lamb with Gravy

Ingredients Lamb 1 leg of lamb, sized according to the number of servings Olive oil 8 cloves garlic Fresh rosemary sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs Fresh lavender (optional) Salt 400 ml cold water 400 ml white wine Gravy 1 cup dry…

Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette

Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette

Cookbook | Recipes | Ingredients | Equipment | Techniques | Cookbook Disambiguation Pages | Recipes | Salad Recipes This variation on the basic vinaigrette is much thicker and goes great with contrasting flavors in salad such as dried cranberries and…

Mushroom Soup

Mushroom Soup

This recipe is originally by Chef Taylor Piercefield. Ingredients ½ pound (2 sticks) butter, divided 1 cup flour, divided 12 cups beef stock 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups sliced portobello mushrooms 4 cups sliced shiitakes 4 cups button…

Chimichurri

Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a South American sauce for meats, consisting primarily of oil, vinegar, parsley, red chilli, and herbs. There are many different variants of chimichurri, and every cook will have their own private recipe. Chimichurri can be used as a…

Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) is a popular Spanish dish found principally in the south and center of Spain. The primary ingredients consist of shrimp, garlic and olive oil but there are many variations. It’s often served in Spain’s tapas…

Garlic Mayonnaise made with Bread and Fish Stock (Rouille)

Garlic Mayonnaise made with Bread and Fish Stock (Rouille)

Rouille is a traditional Provençal spicy garlic mayonnaise. It is usually served with bouillabaisse fish stew. Ingredients Baguette bread 1 egg yolk 100 ml olive oil 4 garlic cloves Saffron or annatto (for color) 6 Tbsp fish stock Salt Pepper…

Tortilla Española de Patatas

Tortilla Española de Patatas

People visiting Spain will sooner or later come face to face with a typical Spanish delicacy called the tortilla. You can find this dish in every bar, pub or restaurant in the country. The tortilla can be ordered as a…

Tomato Salad

Tomato Salad

This tomato salad can be served as a side dish, on toast, or in another salad. Ingredients 750 grams (26 oz) tomato 3–4 small onions 3 cloves of garlic Salt Pepper Olive oil Procedure Chop the onions really fine. Boil…