Appetizer

Grilled squid

A snack or appetizer of briefly grilled squid with garlic-infused olive oil. Ingredients: Squid: 8 small baby squids or 1 large squid Clarified butter: 2 tablespoons Salt and pepper Garlic olive oil: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil mixed with a bit of grated garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and parsley (or cilantro), seasoned with salt and pepper Preparation: Heat a grill pan until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of…

Smoked Salmon with Beetroots

Appetizerfish, lemon, salmon

A delicious appetizer featuring smoked salmon and roasted beetroots with a creamy horseradish sauce and dill. The horseradish sauce complements the beetroots and salmon beautifully. You can either roast the beetroots in the oven or purchase pre-cooked beetroots. Ingredients 2 medium beetroots 100 g smoked salmon 2 tablespoons dill freshly ground black pepper Horseradish Sauce Extras: bread and 1/2 lemon or lime for serving Preparation Preheat the oven to 190…

Spring rolls

Appetizereasy, fast, vegetables

A superb recipe for anyone craving a bit of spring on their plate. Vegetables packed with vitamins and offering outstanding aroma. Ingredients - spring rolls Rice paper - 6 sheets Carrot - 1 pc Green cucumber - 1 pc Bell pepper (yellow or red) - 1 pc Soybean sprouts - 1 handful Alfalfa sprouts - 1 handful Romaine lettuce - Several leaves Ingredients - sauce Water - 2 tablespoons Soy…

Shrimp in Sauce

Appetizerbutter, chili, lemon, shrimps

With crispy baguette for dipping into the sauce Ingredients Approx. 375 g shrimp 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar Spices: 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 teaspoons paprika For serving: baguette, parsley Preparation Thaw and clean the shrimp if frozen. In…

Baked Eggplant

Appetizerchili, eggplants

A perfect appetizer in every way. Ingredients 1 eggplant Salt and pepper 1 clove of garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano Optional: a small piece of chopped hot chili pepper or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Preparation Slice the eggplant into thick slices, about 1 cm thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper, rub with grated garlic, sprinkle with oregano and optionally with chili pepper.…

Burrata Caprese Salad

Appetizerappetizer, salad

Burrata Caprese Salad is a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients. This recipe combines the creaminess of Burrata cheese, the juiciness of ripe tomatoes and the aromatic freshness of basil. Ingredients: burrata cheese sun-dried tomatoes fresh basil leaves extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar table salt coarsely ground pepper Method of preparation: Slice the tomatoes into ⅓ inch thick slices. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a large platter. Season with salt…

Pear and Parmesan Ham Carpaccio

Appetizercheese, pears

An elegant appetizer suitable for family gatherings or sophisticated parties. Ingredients 1 ripe and juicy pear, thinly sliced, seeds removed a few torn lettuce leaves 4 thin slices of packaged Parmesan ham, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons chopped and toasted walnuts a handful of seedless white grapes, halved 2 - 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (preferably in shavings) freshly ground black pepper honey mustard vinaigrette and croutons Preparation Use a…

Burrata Salad

Appetizerchili, tomatoes

Salad with burrata and cherry tomatoes, a delicious snack with burrata cheese. Ingredients Burrata balls: 2 Cherry tomatoes: 200 g Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons Fresh basil Chili flakes: a pinch Optional: basil pesto or thick balsamic vinegar: 4 teaspoons To serve Bread (e.g., toasted baguette, ciabatta, focaccia) Preparation Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them in half. Place the tomatoes in a…

Grilled Zucchini Salad with Feta

Appetizercheese, ginger, lemon, mint, vegetables, Zucchini

A delicious appetizer that beautifully decorates any table. Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Feta Cheese, Mint, and Red Pepper Sauce: 2 teaspoons mustard 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper, ground in a mortar 4-5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup fresh mint leaves 100 g feta…

Burrata Appetizer

Appetizerblueberries, bread, olive, raspberries

Serve as an appetizer with bread or as one of the snacks on the table. Ingredients 2 balls of burrata in brine 150 g dried ham or Italian cured meats A few apricots A handful of blueberries, cherries, or raspberries 1 tomato Basil and mint Extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper Bread Preparation: Arrange the ingredients sequentially on a rectangular or square plate: sliced apricots with mint leaves, pieces…