Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Gambas al Ajillo - Spanish Garlic Shrimp


Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) is a popular Spanish dish found principally in the south and center of Spain. I found Gambas al ajillo on a television program that I happened to see. It looks good and tastes good. Furthermore, it's very easy to cook. It is just right for me. I don't like complicated recipes. 
Ingredients are very simple... Shrimps, garlic, olive oil and some herbs. Of course, I used chopped green onions instead of herbs. 

Food from Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYLqUG7Yw-Q

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Shakshuka



It can be said that Shakshuka is Middle Eastern Bibimbap. Because, it's a dish made with various vegetables and meat, but the main base is tomato.
This classic Israeli breakfast, a dish of Libyan origin, can be served as a main course for any meal of the day. This is basically an egg-based dish with tomato sauce, but I sliced fresh tomatoes instead of tomato sauce and added some tomato sauce to taste. I wanted to make it more healthy.
People usually eat it with feta cheese, olives, meat and various types of herbs, but I made it today by using the ingredients from my refrigerator. So, the remaining leftover bacon and parmesan cheese were selected. Great!
I served it as a brunch for my husband.
It is easy to make and delicious, I am going to make it often. 

Ingredients

1 Tb                     olive oil
1                          onion (chopped)
2 t                        minced garlic
3                          fresh tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 t                      cumin
1/2 t                      crushed pepper
1/2 t                      paprika 
1 Tb                      tomato paste
4                           eggs
2 strips                  bacon (chopped)
salt, pepper and dried parsley to taste

Directions

Heat a frying pan and add some oil and put chopped onion and minced garlic in and stir fry.
Add chopped tomatoes with salt, pepper, crushed pepper and paprika.
Cover and boil down over low heat until the sauce is reduced to half.
Cook the bacon in another pan while the tomatoes are cooking.
Break each egg into the tomato sauce and cook them sunny side up.
Sprinkle with bacon and dried parsley.
Serve it with bread.


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Almond Flour Pancakes



I am trying to reduce carbohydrates these days. It's very stressful. So, I used almond flour. Almonds have a lot of protein and are low in carbohydrates. 
I am trying to refrain from using regular flour. Almond flour is a good alternative.
I used grass fed butter. It is important to eat good fats!
We have to eat some complex carbohydrates and good fats, because they are needed in our bodies!

Ingredients
1 c                         almond flour
1/2 t                       baking soda
1/2 t                       salt
1/2 c                       milk
2                             eggs
oil

Directions
Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix.
After preheating the frying pan over low heat lightly coat it with oil. Pour batter to form pancakes of whatever size you like.
Cook first side until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook other side until golden brown.
Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup.

These pancakes have a light texture and a great, slightly nutty taste!


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