Papaya is one of the most versatile fruit ever. It's great not only for smoothies, sweet salads, and desserts but also for savory soups, salads, curries, and more! I've collected 24 mind-blowing papaya recipes that will satisfy everyone! This post is a part of my “Around the World in 50 ...
Pisto Manchego - Spanish Vegetable Stew
Pisto Manchego is a Spain's version of French ratatouille. Featuring tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, eggplant, and zucchini, this vegetable stew makes a great side to grilled fish or meat or can be served as a standalone meal topped with fried eggs! Summer is the time to enjoy the abundance of ...
Chanko Nabe - Japanese Sumo Wrestler Stew
Regularly eaten by Japanese sumo wrestlers, Chanko Nabe is a full of flavor stew packed with protein and vegetables. It's really filling, it's comforting, and it's really healthy at the same time! I might have mentioned that already, but I love dishes with an interesting story behind them. ...
Cocido - Spanish Chicken and Chickpea Stew
Hearty, comforting, and super filling, Cocido is one of the most iconic Spanish dishes. It has many variations but usually, chickpeas, a few kinds of meats, and a bunch of veggies are included. My version features chicken, chorizo, chickpeas, and more! Sorry for being MIA lately, keeping up ...
Som Tum - Thai Green Papaya Salad
This Thai Green Papaya Salad, also known as Som Tum or Som Tam, is traditionally made in a large mortar and pestle but I am using the easier method which will take only 15 minutes! Named by CNN as one of the world's 50 best foods, this crunchy, tangy, and salty salad is a true feast of ...
Ajo Blanco - Spanish Cold Almond & Garlic Soup
A cousin of the famous Gazpacho, Ajo Blanco is a cold soup coming from Spain. Featuring very finely ground almonds, garlic, bread, olive oil, vinegar, and garnished with grapes, it's perfect refreshment for scorching summer days! Being here in Tenerife, I am continuing the exploration of ...
Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes - Papas Arrugadas
Papas Arrugadas or Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes is an iconic dish native to the Canary Islands. Potatoes are cooked until their skin wrinkles and becomes crispy. A perfect side dish to any meal! Sorry for posting so little lately, guys, but there is a reason for that. We've been saving some ...
Vegetable Egg Foo Young
If you like eggs for breakfast, Vegetable Egg Foo Young is something you will really love. This Chinese-American omelet is packed with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and more. It's also drowned in a delicious gravy! Here should be a story about me being a big fan of Chinese ...
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) with Two Toppings
These German Potato Pancakes are served either with savory (sour cream) or with sweet (applesauce) toppings. Comforting and filling, they make a perfect meatless weeknight dinner! There is a dish I could eat like 100 times in a row. Potato. Pancakes. Yes, I already posted them some time ago ...