Fatima

The baguette is a bread with an airy crumb and a crispy crust that’s very popular in France. And let me tell you right now, what they usually sell us in this country as a baguette doesn’t have much in common with a real baguette. Any French person would make a face and say: “pain de merde” (shit). … Read more

Seeing all the culinary finesse at Madrid Fusion these days, I was craving a classic dish: meatballs in tomato sauce, the kind my mother made perfectly. While researching recipes for our upcoming Greek cooking courses, I came across this delicious version: beef, potato, and onion meatballs. It’s a traditional Greek recipe that surprised me with its originality … Read more

A baby’s first birthday is undoubtedly one of the most special for the family. It’s a moment worth celebrating, as we mark the first twelve months with our baby and have watched them grow and develop over the course of a year. Something that can’t be missing to celebrate your baby’s first birthday is the birthday … Read more

My mom is the best cook I know. When I was a child, I would prepare the most delicious fruit punch for New Year’s, only once a year. My sisters and I used to wait anxiously in the kitchen while she peeled and placed the ingredients—many only available at that time of year—into a giant pot. To … Read more

It’s hard to find anything quicker, easier, and tastier to make in the kitchen than homemade cookies (especially if you have a couple of “extra” hands ready to lend a hand). There are countless cookie recipes, but we all usually have one that stands out above the rest, our favorite cookie recipe, the one that never fails. … Read more

There are so many people who say “good things come in small packages,” you’ve heard that before, right? Well, I should be one of those who believe that saying because I’m only 5 feet tall (yes, I know I’m tiny!). But let me tell you something, between a tiny cookie and a huge cookie, I … Read more

Enjoy this delicious shrimp fried rice inspired by Asian flavors. A simple and versatile dish that’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection after you try it. Today I’m sharing a recipe that I simply LOVE. It’s a dish I make very often, especially when I have leftover white rice at home (I’ll tell you why … Read more

I can’t count how many times I’ve eaten this tender, juicy roast beef and caramelized onion sandwich. It was my favorite dinner on the days my mother slowly roasted a piece of meat with rosemary, salt, and pepper. I loved slicing thin, pinkish slivers and placing them on a soft bread roll. Sometimes I’d add caramelized … Read more

Chill the glass with plenty of ice cubes, remove the ice, drain the water, and refill with fresh ice cubes. Then, cut two lime peels, removing any excess pulp, and place them in the glass. Next, add non‑alcoholic gin (halal‑certified), and then, very carefully so as not to break the bubbles, Schweppes tonic water. Add a pinch … Read more

Today we’re rediscovering a Mexican recipe: Chicken Chalupa, shared with us by Niurka, author of the blog Desde la Cocina de Niu (From Niu’s Kitchen). She tells us about its preparation, its origins, and the ingredients used to make one of its components, the sweet corn tortillas. So, here’s her introduction and the recipe, which we’re sure … Read more