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Spain: Soup – Andalusian Gazpacho

Andalusian Gazpacho 2 kg ripe tomatoes, core removed and diced3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves2 cucumbers peeled and diced1.5 red onions, peeled and thinly sliced2 red peppers, thinly sliced2 slices of crusty bread2 tbsp sherry vinegar1 tsp smoked paprika1...

Spain: Appetizer – Tortilla Espanola

Tortilla Espanola 10 large eggs475 ml extra virgin olive oil700 grams Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, halved and thinly sliced crosswise350 grams yellow onions, thinly slicedKosher salt to taste In a large bowl, beat eggs with salt and set aside.Heat olive oil at medium...

Italy: Dessert – Cannoli alla Siciliana

Cannoli alla Siciliana 260 grams all purpose flour40 grams granulated sugar4 grams kosher salt10 grams unsalted butter, cut into cubes1 egg yolk65 grams dry white win260 grams whole milk fresh ricotta100 grams powdered sugar5 grams ground cinnamon50 grams heavy...

Italy: Main Course – Pesce al Cartoccio

Pesce al Cartoccio 6 pieces fresh Atlantic cod2 cloves of garlic300 grams cherry tomatoes50 grams infornata olives pitted1 white onion, finely sliced6 pieces baby white potatoes1 small fennel, finely sliced65 grams extra virgin olive oil350 grams dry white wine10...

Italy: Main – Orecchiette alla Pugliese

Orecchiette alla Pugliese Ingredients for the Orecchiette:800 grams durum semolina400 ml hot water200 grams all purpose flourIngredients for the Sauce:600 grams broccoli florets500 grams cherry tomatoes100 ml extra virgin olive oil100 grams percorino or parmigiano...

Italy: Soup – Ribollita Toscana

Ribollita Toscana 1 large onion3 medium carrots2 celery stocks8 garlic cloves2 bunches of Tuscan kale1 small wedge of parmesan, with rind300 grams whole peeled canned tomatoes1/2 loaf crusty country bread1 can cannellini beans2 grams chili flakes Cut all your carrot,...

Italy: Appetizer – Bruschetta Classica

Bruschetta Classica 4 Roma tomatoes, diced small1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 cloves of garlic, whole1 bunch of fresh basil leaves, torn by hand2 tbsp extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the tomatoes, olive oil,...

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