Basted stuffed chicken

Is the breast dry? No, we dry it when we overcook it, the breast is juicy if it is at the correct cooking point. It's very important in this type of cuts, to be attentive to the cooking times. INGREDIENTS - 2 Half chicken breasts Stuffing: - 1 Onion - 15 gr. Parsley - 100 gr. Ham - 100 gr. Mozzarella - 2 gr. Paprika - 1 gr. Chili - 1 Clove of garlic - Pine nuts, chopped almonds (optional) Sauce: - 60 ml Soy sauce - 80 ml Honey - 50 gr. Sugar - 30 gr. Hot chili - 100 gr. Apple juice PROCEDURE - Sauce: Cut the chili into small pieces, mix with the rest of the ingredients and reduce until it has a point of sauce. -…

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Galician pie

This recipe is of Spanish origin, from the Galicia area. Its name in Spanish is empanada, but normally in the rest of the world, this type of preparation is known as tuna pie. INGREDIENTS - Puff pastry - 200 gr. Tuna - 2 Onions - 1 Red bell pepper - 1 Green bell pepper - 20 ml Olive Oil - 20 gr. Olives - 2 Gr. Paprika - 2 Tomatoes concassées - 1 Egg - 15 gr. Parsley PROCEDURE - Make the boiled egg and reserve. - Cut the peppers and onion into brunoise. - Sauté peppers and onion until tender. Add the tuna and tomato concassé and mix. - Cut the olives into a rondelle and add them to the filling together with the chopped egg. - Season with…

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Potato and mozzarella croquettes

Crispy potato croquettes stuffed with mozzarella are an excellent appetizer or accompaniment to meat, cuts of poultry or lamb. Let's learn the procedure to prepare them! INGREDIENTS - 200 gr. Potatoes - 1 Egg - 1 Egg yolk - Salt and pepper - 10 cc Neutral oil - 100 gr. Flour - 100 gr. Breadcrumbs - 400 ml Neutral oil for frying PROCEDURE - Boil the potatoes and make a puree. - Add the egg yolk. - Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. - Spread in a bowl, cover with film and reserve in the refrigerator. - Prepare the mixture for the English breaded: beat the egg with a little neutral oil, salt and pepper. - If you want to make croquettes only with potatoes, it's best to fill a…

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Valencian Seafood paella

The Valencian paella, as its name indicates, is a dish from Valencia -Spain- very tasty, well known and replicated internationally. Paella is traditionally made with bomba rice, also of Spanish origin, short rice of medium thickness that has the ability to absorb large amounts of liquid. INGREDIENTS - 200 gr. Bomba rice - 50 cc Virgin Olive Oil - 2 Onions - 1 Red pepper - 6 Cloves of garlic - 3 Ripe tomatoes - 5 gr. Paprika - 1 Measure of saffron - 4 Prawns with carcass - 16 Mussels - 20 Cockles - 6 Scallops - 600 cc Poultry broth or fish Fummet - Salt and pepper PROCEDURE - Cut the vegetables into brunoise and sauté them in olive oil. - Add the rice and mix until it's…

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Beetroot Risotto

This recipe is Italian, very colorful and nutritious. It's a great way to make kids eat beetroot without knowing... Risotto is usually made with starchy rice like carnaroli, arborio, or vialone nano. INGREDIENTS - 1 Cup of carnaroli rice - 1 Onion - 1 Beetroot - 6 cloves of garlic - 1/2 Cup white wine - 2 Cups of broth - Salt and pepper - 80 gr. Butter - 100 gr. Grugere or Parmesan cheese - Fresh parsley and / or basil to decorate. In this case we accompany the dish with a piece of Camembert. PROCEDURE - Steam and make a puree with the beetroot, with the help of a processor. - Cut the onions and garlic into brunoise (very small pieces). - Place half of the butter in…

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Pumpkin Quiche

The quiches are a recipe of France. Traditionally they have bacon and cream, but if we want they can be made with milk and ham or other flavourings, in a lighter version. Delicious and very versatile, as the main dish or as a starter or snack in small units. Let's make the recipe step by step! INGREDIENTS Sableé or broken mass: - 200 gr. Flour - 100 gr. Butter - 1 Egg - 20 ml Water - 5 gr. Salt Filling: - 300 gr. Pumpkin - 1 Onion - 3 Eggs - 90 ml Cream - 60 gr. Grated cheese - 50 gr. Bacon PROCEDURE - DOUGH Cut the cold butter into small cubes. - Sand the butter with the salt and the flour. They must be mixed gently to…

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Eggs: cooking options

Eggs are very nutritious, an ideal source of protein for children and adults, especially if you are training. To build muscle mass, it's important to consume protein. We are going to see a couple of alternatives to vary the way of cooking eggs and consume them without getting bored. POCHE EGG - Bring a liter and a half of water to a boil in a saucepan and add 50 cc of vinegar. - Lower the heat so the water stays at 80/82 degrees. - Crack the egg in a small bowl. - Swirl the water with the vinegar with the help of a spoon to generate a circular current. - Pour the egg in the center of the swirl so it shapes the egg. - Cook for 3 minutes (the…

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Gourmet vinaigrettes to season salads

The way we season our dishes is the key, a simple salad can become a gourmet dish. Here we go with a couple of ideas to spice up our days. PROPORTION OF VINAGRETTES Vinaigrettes have a basic proportion that we must respect when emulsifying their components. The procedure to emulsify -integrate its ingredients-, is to start with the acid medium together with the flavourings and add the oil little by little as it is stirred vigorously. We must use a food processor when adding solid ingredients. - 3 Parts oil / 1 part Vinegar - 3 Parts oil / 2 parts Aceto - 3 Parts oil / 3 parts Lemon ADDITIONAL GOURMET FLAVOURINGS - Honey - Mustard - Winchester Sauce - Tabasco - Processed garlic - Processed capers - Processed…

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Red wine risotto

This recipe is typically from the north of Italy, delicious and easy to prepare. Risotto is usually made with very starchy rice such as carnaroli, arborio, or vialone nano. INGREDIENTS - 1 Cup of carnaroli rice - 1 Onion - 1 Red capsicum - 6 cloves of garlic - 100 gr. Mushrooms - 1/2 Cup red wine - 2 Cups of broth - Salt and pepper - 80 gr. Butter - 100 gr. Grugere or Parmesan cheese - Fresh parsley, green onion and / or basil to decorate PROCEDURE - Cut the vegetables into brunoise (very small pieces), except the mushrooms that should be cutted into slices. - Place half of the butter in a wok or saucepan and add the vegetables to sauté them. Season with salt and pepper.…

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Pepper steak

It's a very easy and tasty traditional recipe, especially if you like spicy food. Let's do it! INGREDIENTS - 2 Beef steaks (you can use tenderloin if you prefer) - 1 Onion - 150 ml Cream - 30 gr. Black or green pepper - 6 Tablespoons of olive oil - 1/2 glass of white wine or 1/4 glass of brandy - 2 Tablespoons of powdered beef broth - 1/2 kg of potatoes, sweet potatoes or salad as a garnish - Salt and spices (thyme, rosemary and oregano) PREPARATION - Roast the potatoes or sweet potatoes in squares with spices, salt and olive (you can make fried potatoes as a side as well or salad, as you prefer). - Cut the onion into brunoise (small pieces) and cook it in a…

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Fish with vanilla & white wine sauce

If you want to experience new recipes to cook a good fish, you must try this alternative! INGREDIENTS - 500 gr Fish Filet - 200 gr. Flour - 30 gr. Butter - 1 Vanilla bean - 1/2 Cup of cream - 1/2 Cup of coconut milk - 1/2 cup of white wine - 5 Cloves of garlic - 1 Onion - Salt and pepper - Potatoes or rice and salad as a garnish PREPARATION - Flour the fillets. A little trick to avoid filling the whole kitchen with flour and not getting floured yourself, is to place the flour in a clean supermarket bag and introduce the fillets one by one to flour them). - Melt the butter in a pan and brown the fillets on both sides. - Cut…

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Fish with caper butter sauce

This recipe is delicious and you can prepare it in a few minutes. It will look great with any fish you get in your area. INGREDIENTS - 4 Fish fillets - 8 Tablespoons of capers - 100 gr Butter - 200 gs. Shrimp - 1/2 kg. Potatoes - Parsley, salt and pepper. PREPARATION - Salt and pepper the fillets and shrimp. Don't overuse the salt because the capers are already salty (maybe it's best to taste the fish with the caper butter sauce before salting, it probably doesn't need more salt). - Cook the fillets and shrimp in a very hot non-stick skillet with olive oil. It's always important not overcooking the fish so it doesn't dry out. If it is tuna posts for example, if you wish, you can…

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Roasted leg of lamb with white wine

To ensure that the lamb does not dry out and retain all its flavour, it's best to do it in the oven following the slow cooking technique and soak it with the cooking juices and white wine. INGREDIENTS - 1 Leg of lamb - 1/2 kg Carrots - 1/2 kg Potatoes - 1/2 kg Onions - Salt, paprika, rosemary, garlic and thyme. - 2 Glasses of white wine PROCEDURE - Make small cuts on the leg and leave the lamb to marinate with the spices and wine the night before (paprika, rosemary, thyme and garlic) - Grease the roasting pan with olive oil - Cut the potatoes, carrots and onions into slices and place them in the roasting pan. Spice up. - Place the leg of lamb over the vegetables.…

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Pork with dark beer sauce

This main dish is delicious and super easy to make. You will please your guests, this is one of those recipes that doesn't fail. Let's prepare it! INGREDIENTS - 1/2 kg Pork Bondiola - 1 kg Onions - 1 kg Sweet potatoes - 2 Red bell peppers - 6 Cloves of garlic - 700 ml Dark beer - Salt, pepper, bay leaf and rosemary. - 4 Tablespoons of honey (4 tablespoons of black sugar can be used as an alternative) PREPARATION - Cut the bondiola into 2 cm thick steaks or 2x2 cm squares. Add salt and pepper. - Seal the steaks in hot olive oil both sides. - Cut the onions, bell peppers and sweet potatoes into 2x2cm squares. - Sauté the onions, bell peppers and sweet potatoes in…

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