Mango, Pistachio and Cardamom Galette

Originally posted on Tasty Eats:
  Finding some ripe and sweet fresh mangoes at the store, I was thinking about ways to use them, other then, obviously, enjoying them as is. As I was in the mood for baking a galette, I’ve decided they would be perfect for that. Galette, the free-style pie, that doesn’t…

Creamy Roasted Tomato-Garlic Soup

Originally posted on thebrookcook:
I usually need grilled cheese as a bribe for my family to enjoy tomato soup for dinner. My daughter loved this soup even more than the grilled cheese! 🙂 This recipe was adapted from Food 52.com, contributed by Carolina Gelen. I modified the method and proportions. It was a quick dinner…

Warm Octopus, Beans and Fennel Salad

Originally posted on Tasty Eats:
  Octopus has a unique texture, much “meatier” than that of its’ relative the squid. It requires a longer blanching and cooking time, which is why I don’t often use it. However, as I’ve read somewhere that when it is blanched, cut into smaller pieces, frozen and thawed, it requires…

Baked Camembert Cheese with Cherry-Kumquat, Ginger and Brandy Jam

Originally posted on Tasty Eats:
Baked white rind cheese, such as Camembert or Brie, is one of the easiest, yet most festive dishes for a relaxed entertainment. Baking the cheese turns it even creamier, enhances its flavor, and keeps it at the perfect texture for serving with tasty additions, such as crackers and fruits. The…

Crispy Spelt and Semolina Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes Sauce

Originally posted on Tasty Eats:
I don’t often follow recipes to the letter, mine included. However, one recipe that I don’t change is the following pizza dough, which I’ve created years ago, and keep preparing it without change. As I prepared it again this week, I’ve realized it’s been quite a few years since I’ve…

Orange and Quince Duck Legs

Originally posted on Tasty Eats:
  Whenever I’m lucky enough to find quince at the store, I immediately grab a few. It is such a wonderful and versatile fruit, and it is a real shame its’ season is fairly short.On top of being such a fragrant fruit, quince has so much pectin in it, it…