Fatima

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

Fried rice is one of the most representative dishes of Asian cuisine. In many Asian countries, white rice is a staple at every meal, and fried rice is truly a way to use up leftovers. When rice is a few days old and drier, or you only have a small amount left, the question arises: … Read more

This healthy and delicious recipe will be a lifesaver on more than one occasion when you’re in a hurry. It’s an Asian‑style vegetable stir‑fry or wok dish that’s also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. INGREDIENTS Ingredient Quantity Zucchini Half Carrot 1 Spring onion 1 Small iceberg lettuce or similar 1 Small broccoli florets 3 or 4 Red cabbage … Read more

Cauliflower (or cauliflower?) – you either love it or hate it; there’s no middle ground with this vegetable that has become trendy lately, and everyone has been filling their kitchens with this ingredient that, until recently, was reserved for those on a diet eating only boiled vegetables. From roasted cauliflower and cauliflower rice to cauliflower … Read more

A delicious rabbit stew with mushrooms; a traditional recipe like no other; an easy and tasty meat stew. The rabbit is tender and juicy, and the combination with the mushrooms is perfect. Rabbit meat has very little fat, is very healthy, and, when well cooked, is a delicacy with a mild, pleasant flavor. A very … Read more

I’ve been seeing a lot of doughnut (Cake Donut) recipes on blogs lately; they’re very typical during Easter in different parts of Spain. The dough is basically the same everywhere, although there are tons of variations. At home, we always use my mother’s recipe, so I decided to make a small change: I substituted butter for the … Read more

This homemade vanilla cake recipe is another winner you can keep in your recipe box in case you ever want to use it. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with using one of those boxed cake mixes you buy at the store, especially if you can find it on sale—and who wouldn’t take advantage of that? I … Read more

Thai iced tea is a treat you shouldn’t miss if you travel to Thailand. It’s a typical street food item. If you try it there, you’ll be surprised to see that their iced tea, called cha yen, is very, very orange. That’s because the tea Thais buy to make iced tea contains a very strong orange coloring … Read more

One of my mother’s neighbors, Doña Rosa, always tells us that when she first got married, she didn’t know how to cook, something very common among the best cooks in Mexico. When she wanted to impress her husband, she would go to the small restaurants (fondas) nearby and buy ready‑made meals. Among these meals were … Read more