Quick, easy-to-make, and delicious recipes from Croatia, the Basque Country, and beyond.
We love to cook, and while we aren't great chefs, the food we cook at home is simple, locally sourced, and tasty.
We also like to keep the preparation time below 30 minutes because we want to eat well, but we don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.
We eat lots of veggies, fish, seafood, and very little meat. We can eat eggs every day prepared in a thousand different ways. Although we love rice dishes, we try to eat them a little, usually once every two weeks. We can eat sweets three times a day, every day. But we don't because we try to avoid sugars as much as possible! We aren't great bakers so that you won't find too many recipes for cakes and cookies. Except when we share some of our family's recipes.
We love tapas-style diners! And often, that's how we organize our dinners at home. Small quantities of various dishes, rather than a large portion of one or two dishes.
If you have ever traveled to the south of Croatia, you have probably came across the traditional sweet in this area – candied orange peel. Here, they are called Arancini. Personally, I am addicted to these treats.
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Yes, my friends, I went gluten free (OK, almost gluten free) few months ago after reading Novak Djokovic’s book – [easyazon_link asin=”0345548981″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”frankcom0c-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Serve to Win The 14-Day Gluten-Free Plan for Physical and Mental Excellence[/easyazon_link].
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My tomato sauce recipe is delicious. Tomato sauce is just a great base for so many other recipes. You can serve it as a pasta sauce, add it to your soups and stews, or make a fresh and tasty dip.
Tomato Sauce: A Killer Recipe Read More »
Zucchini fritters are one of my favorite summer dishes. I’ve never used much of the zucchini in my kitchen, except for ratatouille once in a while. But since I moved to Croatia and discovered my mother-in-law cuisine, zucchini have become the part of my summer cookbook.
Patatas Bravas is a Spanish style French fries often served in tapas bars in Spain. It is one of the most popular tapas in Spain. Considered to be a social dish, patatas bravas are best enjoyed in the company of friends. There is a rule of eating patatas bravas: the one who eats the last
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There are many stuffed mushrooms recipes. Many of stuffed mushrooms recipes have two things in common: they are simple to make and delicious.
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Tapas of pepperoncini and anchovies (Spanish: pintxo de guindilla y anchoas) is believed to be the original Basque tapas. Apparently, in one bar in the old part of San Sebastian, the owner used to serve olives, anchovies and pickled pepperoncini to his customers. One of the customers got the idea of combining them all on
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I love homemade mayonnaise. When I just moved to Europe, I couldn’t find a good mayonnaise in the grocery stores. European mayonnaise is too sour for my taste. After tasting them all, I turned to a simple solution. I started making my own mayonnaise. Below I share my recipe for homemade mayonnaise.
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Spanish omelet (Spanish tortilla) is a typical Spanish dish. It is one of the main picnic dishes in Spain. It is a delicious dish that can be served cold or warm. With a glass of chilled sangria, it is even better.
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Fish stew is a popular dish in the coastal Croatia. There are many regional and local variations of this recipe, depending what’s swimming in the nearby waters. Fish stew is so popular in the coastal Croatia that almost every house has its own recipe.
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Mussels in a white wine sauce is very common dish in coastal Croatia. Mussels are of a good quality here, and they are cheap, especially in southern Croatia.
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Fish cake is a Basque seafood recipe. It is simple, easy to make and delicious. It is a great dish to have in a fridge over the summer. Frank’s saying goes: it is better to have a fish cake in the fridge than money in the bank. If you like a seafood, you would certainly
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