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Refried beans

Refried beans
Posted in : Appetisers, Sauce, Sides, Use of leftovers on by : Maya

Refried beans is something I tried in US and I love it since. Back in Europe I look for any opportunity to have anything similar to the tex-mex version I had there. Wrapped up in a tortilla with some cheese is just a perfect comfort food. Or an indispensable element of a ‘Mexican fiesta‘ .
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Breaded aubergines

Breaded aubergines
Posted in : Appetisers, Sides on by : Maya
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I think I mentioned already that I like aubergines 🙂 This recipe is another way of preparing this elegant vegetable. I learned it from my mom, although she is no longer preparing them any more. It’s also another favorite of my son, who is a rare 7-year old loving vegetables in all forms. The recipe
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Gazpacho

Gazpacho
Posted in : Appetisers, Soup on by : Maya

Perfect meal for a hot, sunny day. Invented by the Spanish, but I must admit I have not had it in Spain yet, so my recipe is what I imagine it should be like. I might however publish an update after the summer. For now, this one however works very good for me. And obviously,
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Asparagus lime soup

Asparagus lime soup
Posted in : Appetisers, Soup on by : Maya

The season for asparagus is not very long, so when it is on, I usually end up with a bundle after every grocery shopping. Here is another recipe, simple and allowing to enjoy the freshness of this wonderful vegetable (is it a vegetable actually?).

Guacamole (by Karl)

Guacamole (by Karl)
Posted in : Appetisers, Sides on by : Maya

Mexican cuisine (or rather tex-mex) is something Karl and I have in common. We like it a lot, and it is in a way, a comfort food for both of us. But Karl masters it better than I do. He can throw up the ingredients for a Mexican fiesta really in no time and I
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Aubergine parmigiana

Aubergine parmigiana
Posted in : Appetisers, Main Dish on by : Maya

It’s almost the summer and I am so into veggies, and especially aubergines! Every time I go grocery shopping, they look so pretty and elegant and I just can’t leave without them. And then I invent what to do with them, and if I use enough cheese and spices, they never disappoint me!

Stuffed aubergines

Stuffed aubergines
Posted in : Appetisers, Main Dish on by : Maya
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Sometimes best dishes don’t come from detailed planning and researching the best recipe or buying specific ingredients for one special dish. Sometimes it is the quick dinner from leftovers that turns out to be a perfect mix of tastes and flavors. This recipe is an example of such a dish. 2 aubergines, leftover lasagne sauce and
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