Calamari (squid) in its Ink Croquetas (Croquetas de Calamar en su Tinta) is my personal favorite Spanish “Tapa” Croqueta. Made with the scary for some and divine for others, Squid ink to give it extra “sea” taste and this bold, dark color. Croquetas are considered tapas in Spain, and this “black squid” tapa version is one you… Continue reading Calamari in its Ink Croquetas
Persimmon, Goat cheese, Walnut and Duck prosciutto Salad is a great fall appetizer, just in time for the Persimmon season. Those fruits are quite similar to tomato in looks, although firmer and drier, you can eat then raw, with or without the skin, dried or cooked. They are both, tomato and persimmon, considered a “berry”… Continue reading Persimmon, Goat cheese and Duck prosciutto Salad
Coco-ginger roasted pumpkin soup is this fall “must try” soup. It’s a sweet and spicy soup, with a touch of smooth coconut milk. It may sound like a too sweet of a mix coconut + pumpkin… Well, the soup needs a good amount of ginger to counter the sweetness of those 2 sweet element, so… Continue reading Coco-ginger roasted pumpkin soup
Since Zoodles are the new noodles, why not make some more experiments with them, so far we did an avocado pesto with it, and today it’s the carbonara sauce that will be tested by the FoodOlic with those healthy zoodles. Those zucchini noodles are great with any creamy sauce, and why not give it a… Continue reading Zoodle carbonara
Creamy avocado pesto zoodles is the new pasta (well…actually; non pasta) in town. I see them everywhere, for guys out there who didn’t catch the “zoodle” vibe, it’s actually zucchini noodles. There is absolutely no gluten, wheat in them and make a great meal for all, especially for low carb diet or gluten intolerant people. This… Continue reading Creamy avocado pesto zoodles
Mini low carb cauliflower spinach tarts is my latest experiment. I’m searching for alternative ways to eat my favorite foods with less carbohydrates (white rice, bread, pasta, etc.). Searching the web for low-carb recipes, it’s filled with cauliflowers; cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower this and that, so I’ve decided to try my luck at… Continue reading Mini low carb cauliflower spinach tarts
A simple and tasty mix of cucumber, green pepper, garlic, onion and mint to cool you down on a hot summer day. Cucumber-Mint Gazpacho is the perfect refreshing soup on a sunny day! A great appetizer to any summer meal, you can serve it as a simple soup or in a pitcher with glasses as tapas, with… Continue reading Cucumber-Mint Gazpacho
Mini skinny leek-gruyere flamiches is my take on the northern France dish called Flamiche. The traditional recipe is a kind of quiche filled with leeks and a touch of cheese. It’s quite an easy dish, plus you’ll get some great leftovers for lunch since those tiny leek flamiches are as good warm or cold. You can… Continue reading Mini leek and gruyere flamiches
Mini bruschettas with goat cheese and thyme is a great way to start your next dinner party, without saying, it’s terribly easy to do. Who doesn’t like a fresh bite of tomato filled with fresh and bold flavours and a touch of creamy goat cheese? It’s a perfect match, and even those goat cheese sceptic… Continue reading Mini bruschettas with goat cheese and thyme
When you plan a nice light asian meal, this is a perfect appetizer to it. A salad with crunchy bean sprouts, basil, red onions, and a nice honey sesame dressing. As I said in a few post already, salads are just so fun to create. They tell the story of the meal to come, often… Continue reading Asian flavored Salad
