This blog post was originally posted on December 12, 2017 and was updated on January 25, 2021. Some customs, traditions and foodie favorites never go out of style, and Spanish hot chocolate recipe is one of them. Few things in life can compare to the pleasure of ducking into a cozy cafe to escape the […]
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Pisto Recipe (Spanish Vegetables)
It’s not uncommon for visitors to think that Spanish cuisine is a bit lacking in the vegetables department. And it’s understandable why you might think that. In a land of neverending pork products (including our beloved jamón), some of the world’s best seafood, and everything in between, you have to look a little harder to […]
Croquetas de Jamón: The Only Spanish Croquettes Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Spanish croquettes are the definition of tapas perfection. They come in a delicious variety of flavors. They’re almost impossibly creamy and rich. And they’re perfect for sharing with family or friends (though we’d understand if you want to eat the whole plate yourself). Eat your way around Spain long enough and you’ll soon discover that […]
French Pistou Soup Recipe with Fresh Vegetables
Pistou soup is southern-French summertime in a bowl. With fresh herbs, bright seasonal vegetables, and a pesto-inspired sauce borrowed from the nearby Liguria region in Italy, pistou soup is the essence of what makes French cooking so great. The beauty of this recipe, as with so many other French classics, lies in its versatility. Feel […]
Savory French Buckwheat Crepe Recipe (Galettes Bretonnes)
Did you really visit France if you didn’t eat crepes? We think not. Luckily, the two activities aren’t mutually exclusive: it’s perfectly acceptable (in fact, we’d encourage it) to eat crepes outside of France, too. This buckwheat crepe recipe is a savory delicacy from the French region of Brittany, and makes the perfect base for […]
Authentic Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe: A French Classic At Home
Boeuf bourguignon represents all the best things about French cooking: making the most of high-quality, local products and masterfully combining them into a memorable meal. Its homeland, the Burgundy region situated between Paris and Lyon, is famous for two things: beef and wine. Boeuf bourguignon (translated as Burgundy beef) is the result of a near-perfect […]
Perfect Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Quite appropriately, “tiramisu” translates to something along the lines of “pick me up.” And that’s exactly what it is—a sweet pick-me-up that’s well worth saving space for, no matter how much carbonara or cacio e pepe you may have already eaten. Coffee-dipped ladyfinger cookies and sweet, fluffy mascarpone come together in a beautiful symphony of […]
Best Pizza Bianca Recipe (From One of Rome’s Best Pizzerias)
Pizza bianca is pizza at its simplest. There’s no bright red tomato sauce, no cheese, and no fancy toppings. Pizza bianca (which translates to “white pizza”) is as simple as it gets: fresh-baked focaccia topped with nothing more than olive oil, salt, and sesame seeds or rosemary if you’re feeling adventurous. But don’t let the […]
Best-Ever Traditional Roman Carbonara Recipe
Forget everything you think you know about carbonara. Outside of Italy, carbonara pastas are often unrecognizable. Drenched in a thick cream sauce and studded with peas and bacon, these international adaptations are a far cry from the traditional carbonara recipe used in Rome. But here in the Eternal City, real carbonara is one of the […]
Spanish-Style Pork in Whiskey Sauce Recipe (Solomillo Al Whisky)
The best Spanish sauces are also the simplest. Alioli, salsa verde, bravas sauce—they’re as different as night and day. But one thing they all have in common is that they’re relatively easy to make and require just a handful of pantry staples. This Spanish-style whiskey sauce recipe is no different. A staple of the Seville […]