Archive for European Recipes

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Pesto-Olive Foccacia Bread Recipe


 March 20, 2009  2 Comments

During our honeymoon last year in Europe, Mark and I spent a little over a week in Italy. During our time there, we ate foccacia just about everyday. More specifically, pesto foccacia.

Genovese pesto

Genovese Pesto Recipe


 January 22, 2009  1 Comment

Homemade pesto recipe. Make your own pesto gnocchi, pesto pizza, or pesto focaccia. Little prep time is involved and in the end you toss everything into the food processor and you’re done.

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Simple Bolognese Recipe


 November 8, 2008  

Bolognese is a simple meat sauce you can order at any Italian restaurant in town. It’s the “red sauce” on the menu. I always add zucchini, onions, and garlic to add more flavor

rosemary-gnocchi

Rosemary Gnocchi Recipe


 November 3, 2008  

Recipe for a rosemary gnocchi dish. Gnocchi is made from potatoes, and rosemary pairs well with potatoes, so I figured, why not? I sprinkled a little Parmesan and mozzarella on them as well.

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Spinach Feta Pie Recipe


 September 14, 2008  

I had different variations of this style dish in Europe, mainly in the Liguria region of Italy. So I decided to make up a dish similar Read More…

Rosemary Tortilla Española Recipe


 August 24, 2008  

Rosemary Tortilla Española is a famous form of tapas in Spain. Tapas are enjoyed just about any time of the day but the most popular time is after siesta.

Margherite Lavash Pizza

Margherite Lavash Pizza Recipe


 August 19, 2008  1 Comment

Using a nice whole wheat lavash bread and a few other simple ingredients, you can easily create your own light and crispy pizza.

Tasty appetizer recipes: Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Tomato-Basil Bruschetta Recipe


 August 15, 2008  

Bruschetta makes a great appetizer if you’re hosting a dinner party. They require minimal ingredients but pack a burst of unexpected flavor.

Meat and cheese in La Boqueria market, Barcelona

Spanish Bocadillos


 August 11, 2008  2 Comments

Bocadillos, translated as “little bite to eat” in Spanish, are a very popular snack in Spain. It’s amazing how a few simple ingredients can be so delicious.