Fried Mussels
I’m finally back home after my travels in Spain, but I think I’ve permanently got an addiction to tapas. These fried mussels are a perfect...
Category: Appetizers
Herring Salad
This popular Eastern European salad is most commonly eaten at New Year’s celebrations, but can often be found in grocery stores year round. Herring salad...
Chicken Liver Pashtet (Pâté)
Liver makes a popular spread in many countries and cultures all over the world. In Ukraine where I live Chicken Liver Pashtet is one of...
Whipped Feta Dip
Everyone is always looking to bring the hot new dip to a party or get together. After all, sometimes you just get tired of the...
Traditional Guacamole
Making guacamole is a fun, and cost saving way to bring that delicious Mexican flavor to your home kitchen. My recipe is one I come...
Ukrainian Pork Plov (Rice Pilaf)
Continuing on with my trend of traditional Ukrainian recipes, here is a popular home style recipe for pork plov. Plov is what Ukrainians call rice...
Ratatouille Octopus Tarts
There can never be enough one or two bite canapes in an entertainer’s repertoire, and these ratatouille octopus tarts are an excellent one to add....
Fried Baby Squid (Puntillitas)
What could be better than having a terrace lunch on a warm Spanish day? A cold glass of cerveza Alhambra, some free tapas, and a...
Jamon Wrapped Asparagus
Many people have a love/hate relationship with asparagus, but it’s extremely easy to love these Spanish jamon wrapped asparagus. These stalks are bursting with umami...
Spanish Pisto
There is little more comforting than a hearty stew made with high quality ingredients. A traditional Spanish pisto is one of my favorite Spanish recipes,...
Fried Eggplant With Honey (Berenjenes con Miel)
One of the most popular Spanish starters is something a little unexpected; fried eggplant with honey. It’s often something I order when I am out...
Spanish Marinated Anchovies (Boquerones en Vinagre)
If you don’t like anchovies, you just haven’t had good ones. I used to think that statement was nonsense, until I had delicious marinated anchovies...
