Buffalo wings

Buffalo wings recipe Author: Fiona Dewitt This is a popular staple during the American Football championship season. Buffalo wings are called so because they were first invented in Buffalo, NY. Conventionally Buffalo wings are deep fried, however, if you do not have a deep fryer at home, but want to cook a meal of Buffalo […]

Vegetarian tortillas

For vegetarian tortillas, you will need: 2 plain flour tortillas 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large orange bell pepper, sliced 1 tbsp tortilla seasoning mix 1 small red onion, sliced soured cream, salsa and guacamole (serves 1) Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium to high heat for about 1 minute. Add the […]

Shrimps with creamy avocado dip

For shrimps with creamy avocado dip, you will need: 2 ripe avocados 3 tbsp soured cream 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp lemon juice 500g / 1lb large shrimps, procooked and shells removed olive oil salt 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 little gem lettuces, washed and leaves separated 1 cumcumber, thinly sliced lemon wedges and […]

Manchego and serrano crostini

To make Manchego and Serrano Crostini, you will need: Ingredients * 1 whole grain baguette * 1/4 lb Serrano ham * 1 small wedge Manchego cheese * 2 TBS olive oil (approximate) * 2 tea minced garlic 1. Saute garlic in olive oil until lightly browned. Strain garlic and discard. Or leave in if you […]

Garlic bread

For garlic bread, you will need: 8 oz / 225 g strong bread flour 1 tsp yeast 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 2 tsp dry herbs (optional, mixture of basil, parsley and rosemary is excellent) 1 tbsp olive oil 2/3 cup or 150 ml warm water 4 cloves of fresh garlic, crushed 1/3 cup […]

Chicken croquettes

For chicken croquettes, you will need: Ingredients Meat from 1/2 chicken 1 big onion ½ liter of milk 4 tbsp flour 1 tsp nutmeg olive oil 1 egg breadcrumbs a ham leg’s bone (small one) salt 1.Place the chopped onion in a pot with some olive oil Have it cooking until transparent. 2.Meanwhile get the […]

Calamari

For calamari, you will need: 2 fresh squids, about 10 inches / 25 cm long each 1 cup self-raising flour salt oil for frying 1 lemon, cut into 4 quarters (serves 4 as an appetizer) Prepare the squids by discarding the insiders including the bones. Rinse well, blot dry and cut into narrow rings. Dip […]

Albondigas

For albondigas, you will need: Ingredients * half a kilo (1 pound) minced beef * 1 egg * 1 small onion * half a kilo (1 pound) of ripe tomatoes * 2 stock cubes * olive oil * half a cup of red wine * black pepper 1. Very finely chop up the onion 2. […]

Loaded potato skins

For loaded potato skins, you will need: 4 large potatoes 3 cups shredded / grated cheddar cheese 200g bacon 2 tbsp oil salt Optional – 300ml soured cream, 2 tbsp chopped chives (serves 4 as a starter) Bake the potatoes in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 1 hour. In the meantime, cut the […]