Tortilla de patatas is a national dish of Spain and is considered by some the most typically Spanish dish. Known locally as "Tortilla española" (Spanish omelette), it is frequently served in any bar as a Tapa. It can also be cooked without onions.
Make it for National Homemade Cookies Day which takes place October 1st in USA
I have made many chocolate chip cookie recipes and can confidently say that these are the best I've had. There is nothing more disappointing than buying a pack of chocolate chip cookies at the store from some new brand and you think "maybe these will be as good as the homemade ones". Nope. I think chocolate chip cookies are just one of those things you have to make at home because it's impossible...
Tortilla de patatas is a national dish of Spain and is considered by some the most typically Spanish dish. Known locally as "Tortilla española" (Spanish omelette), it is frequently served in any bar as a Tapa. It can also be cooked without onions.
Bhai Bij (also known as Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, or Bhai Phonta) is a Hindu holiday celebrating siblings' duties and blessings for each other. Traditionally brothers will give their sisters gifts and blessings and in return sisters will invite their brothers for a meal or make them sweets. Among...
Tortellini are ring-shaped pasta. They are sometimes described as "navel shaped", hence their alternative name of "belly button". Originally from the Italian region of Emilia, they are usually stuffed with a mix of meat, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg.
This classic salad is said to have first appeared on a plate on July 4th 1921. Despite its name, it was first served in Tijuana, Mexico - although the cook was Italian. The recipe below is the more authentic version with egg and Worcestershire sauce. We haven't added any meat, but chicken and bacon...
These hand-friendly pockets of sweet apple 🍏 encased in pastry are a treat on any morning, and doubly so on July 5th - National Apple Turnover Day!
Celebrate National Macaroni Day with some classic mac'n'cheese! 🍝 The Chorizo is optional, or you can use pancetta instead. As usual with mac'n'cheese - don't go easy on the cheese 🧀
Bhai Bij (also known as Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, or Bhai Phonta) is a Hindu holiday celebrating siblings' duties and blessings for each other. Traditionally brothers will give their sisters gifts and blessings and in return sisters will invite their brothers for a meal or make them sweets. Among...
Ireland is probably more well known for its drinks than its food. In the north of Ireland, the national dish is the Ulster Fry. That’s fried bacon, sausages, fried egg and a bit of potato bread and soda bread farls. Though the quality of Irish bacon and sausages shouldn’t be under-estimated,...
For some, grilled cheese is the perfect snack, melted cheese on toasted bread - what's not to like? However, on Welsh Rarebit Day, we have the perfect excuse to take things up a notch. This traditional British treat was said to have been made as a meat substitute (rarebit - rabbit) for those less...
This recipe is for a standard guacamole and is the ideal dip for corn chips or quesadillas, or can be used in a burrito or Mexican burger. It takes no time at all to prepare and tastes orders of magnitude better than the store-bought stuff. If you've never made your own, give it a shot this year...
Tortellini are ring-shaped pasta. They are sometimes described as "navel shaped", hence their alternative name of "belly button". Originally from the Italian region of Emilia, they are usually stuffed with a mix of meat, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg.
The quintessential Ferragosto snack is watermelon which is abundant in August, and is served cool in the afternoon heat. The is a great snack to bring to work or share with your friends on this day. Ferragosto was originally a holiday created by emperor Augustus to celebrate the end of the...
Handily placed before the warm days of summer depart, National Banana Split Day is an excellent excuse to revisit and indulge yourself with this simple, but tasty and refreshing dessert. The instructions here are for guidance only. With the banana and ice cream/cream construction complete, don't be...
The tradition of eating sweet foods for Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish new year, can be traced back to the ancient Jews. The sweetness of the honey was eaten in hopes of being blessed with a sweet new year, and the apple has symbolic meaning in the Jewish faith as it symbolizes the...
* FOR: 1. Sadza use hot water and white OR yellow mealie meal. 2. Vegetables use tomatoes, onions, salt and cooking oil in cabbage, rape, covo okra OR whatever other vegetables you like. Mix with the nearly cooked meat! 3. Use cow's beef OR goat meat stewed until soft for the vegetables. 4....
These hand-friendly pockets of sweet apple 🍏 encased in pastry are a treat on any morning, and doubly so on July 5th - National Apple Turnover Day!
Jiaozi (pronounced JOW-zuh) are one of many symbolic foods eaten during the Chinese New Year. The jiaozi symbolise prosperity and wealth since they resemble the long boat-shaped silver ingots that were used as an ancient Chinese currency. It is not uncommon for people to put a coin into one of the...
Celebrate the traditional Thanksgiving with this super easy treat that combines two classic staples, Pumpkin and S'mores.
I have made many chocolate chip cookie recipes and can confidently say that these are the best I've had. There is nothing more disappointing than buying a pack of chocolate chip cookies at the store from some new brand and you think "maybe these will be as good as the homemade ones". Nope. I think...
Tortilla de patatas is a national dish of Spain and is considered by some the most typically Spanish dish. Known locally as "Tortilla española" (Spanish omelette), it is frequently served in any bar as a Tapa. It can also be cooked without onions.
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