Family recipes from around the world
This is the Venezuelan version of guacamole. It is a little darker than the Mexican version and that is due to the fact that we use red peppers instead of or besides using tomatoes. In Venezuela it is served with steaks. Ingredients: 1 Avocado – …
Ingredients: Croutons Ceasar style salad (see recipe) 4 chicken breasts, skinless and deboned, cut in thin stripes Marinade: 1 large lemon 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1.5 teaspoons salt pepper 3 garlic cloves crushed Directions: Combine lemon, salt, pepper, oil and garlic. Add chicken, mix, cover …
This is definitely my version of a classic. My mom used to make this dish with eggs (the original), but I prefer mayo to go on the “safe” side… I also like to add a little bit of balsamic vinegar because its sweetness adds a …
This is the way scrambled eggs are eaten in Venezuela. Since we are on vacation right now, I had enough time to make this for breakfast… Ingredients: 6 Tomatoes 1 Onion 8 Eggs 1 teaspoon salt Ground pepper Oil Directions: Chop the onion finely and …
The canapé in the middle is a classic at any Latvian party! It is actually a classic at any northern European gathering, but my latvian grandmother tought me how to make them. The other 2 are just variations made with creamed herrings… It is also …
Ingredients: Pimientos Morrones (yesterday’s post) 2 lbs tiger shrimps (1 kg) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce español) 5 garlic cloves – crushed or thinly sliced Olive oil 2 Baguettes pepper to taste Directions Fry the shrimps in olive oil. I prefer …
This is the first part of a recipe. The rest continues tomorrow. Prepare one day in advance in order for the flavour to develop! Ingredients: 6 – 8 Red Peppers Directions: Arrange the peppers on a pan. Roast in oven at 350º F (Europe 200º …
This is the way crayfish are eaten in Sylt, Germany. Ingredients: 1 lb Crayfish 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon butter 1 – 2 garlic cloves – crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika Sour cream 2 – 4 Baked potatoes Directions: Fry the crushed …
This has been a tradition in my family for generations! It is very popular in Latvia and in other Baltic countries. Ingredients: Onion skins – just the outer darker ones, as many as you can gather. White eggs – as many as you want for …
This recipe I figured out while on vacation in Sylt, Germany. The fish used is called Seelachs in german (pollock) and is very mild in taste. Kids approved! Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Fish fillets (2 Pollock filets) 2 cups corn flakes 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs …
