One of Colombia’s favourite soups: La Rompecolchones – The mattress breaker. Originally from the Colombian westcoast, where a lot of herbs, such as cilantro/koriander, are used for elaborating all types of recipes. This one is believed to have ‘spiced up’ a lot of bedroom activity… What you need 4 sliced loins white fish 1 cupContinue reading “La Rompecolchones – Mattressbreaker”
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BBQ Salmon in Cabbage
Have you ever BBQed with a cabbage leave? Neither have I until now. To grill or smoke salmon in a cabbage leaf is a typical Baltic or Russian type of preparation. While the salmon cooks in its juice without drying out, it also gets a chance to absorb some smokey flavours through the leaf. WhatContinue reading “BBQ Salmon in Cabbage”
Ensaladilla Rusa / Potato Salad
As you can see the potato salad in Spain is called “Russian Salad”. And it is not Russian at all. You can find it in almost every Spanish pub, bar, or restaurant as one of the main tapas or starters. And there are thousands and thousand of variations. Here is one. What you need (servesContinue reading “Ensaladilla Rusa / Potato Salad”
Russian Eggs
I assume that these eggs are not actually Russian. In Spain they are quite popular. Especially when you go to one of those Christmas or New Year’s parties where everybody has to bring something. What you need (serves 6) 6 eggs 1 can tuna (aprox 80-100g) 2 spoons mayonnaise Salt and pepper Parsley for decorationContinue reading “Russian Eggs”
Garlic Parsley Squid
Oh yeah! Another charcoal recipe for finishing up the summer and making a last use of the BBQ. What you need (serves 2) 2 squids Handful parsley 35 ml olive oil 1 dent garlic How you do it Clean and wash out thoroughly squid ad reserve. Chop parsely and garlic. Blend it with the oliveContinue reading “Garlic Parsley Squid”
Salmon Tataki Poke Bowl
Need some last minute Good Friday fish recipe? And it should be super-healthy with a lot of proteins and vitamins? How about some super trendy Salmon Tataki Poké Bowl? A ‘non-christian’ dish that makes you fulfill a Christianity obligations for Good Friday. What you need (serves 1) 1 salmon loin (aprox 100g) 1/8 red cabbageContinue reading “Salmon Tataki Poke Bowl”
Boquerones – Spanish Anchovies
Who says that only the Japanese (Sushi) or Peruvians (Ceviche) eat raw fish? Well we Spaniards also have a long lasting recipe for preparing raw fish and it has been around for centuries and it one of Spain’s favourite tapa especially during holidays. What you need 150g fresh anchovies 200 ml white wine vinegar 2Continue reading “Boquerones – Spanish Anchovies”
Easter Salmon Pie
Easter is just 2 weeks away. So time for a new fish recipe. This time a Spanish styled salmon fish pie. The original recipe base is used in the Galician empanada. But we ‘Americanised’ it into the pie recipe. What you need (serves 2) 110ml olive oil 100ml water 350g flour 200g salmon loin 1Continue reading “Easter Salmon Pie”
Oven Sea Bass
Well we are getting closer to Easter season. So perfect timing to get pull out your fish recipes. Yep, as in any catholic country the traditions are still kept. Wo a fantastic opportubity to eat somethibg healthy, protein rich, and suoer tasty. What you need (serves 2) 2 Sea Bass 1 lemon dill salt whiteContinue reading “Oven Sea Bass”
Marinated Salmon
Now definitely we go for some healthier and protein-rich stuff. Marinated salmon with some delicious goat milk yoghurt. Not only tasty but also rich in proteins. What you need (serves 4) 4 salmon loins 1 cup goat milk yoghurt 1 handful dill 1 handful cilantro salt/pepper How you do it Wash, rinse, and chop theContinue reading “Marinated Salmon”
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