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Churro balls filled with nutella

June 19, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty 1/5

These are not only super easy to make, but they are also incredibly delicious and obsession-worthy. The churro dough goes nice and crunchy on the outside and stays soft inside… and I don’t think I have to get started on how nice nutella is, right? You could also replace it with caramel or dulce de leche. No dip needed for these as it’s contained inside! And as a contrast to other churro balls I’ve seen, since these are stuffed, you don’t get a huge bite of dough. Also, they cook better as the heat doesn’t need to get all the way to the core….

Spicy chicken wings with sour cream dip

June 16, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty 1/5

Father’s day is coming up and I had to do wings because in my family all men love them! They’re nice and spicy (adjust to your own tolerance) and compensated really well with the cool and fresh sour cream dip. I baked these, but they also do perfectly on a grill in case you’re planning a barbecue in the near future. Happy father’s day!…

The Most Perfect Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

May 22, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty 1/5

I haven’t yet met someone who doesn’t like a nice and moist loaf. This recipe is incredibly tasty and the cinnamon sugar in between really makes it pop. It’s soft, sweet, looks adorable, and really melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for an afternoon tea, or breakfast, or… well, just any time you’re hungry really! I love the way the cinnamon swirl looks when you cut into it….

Korean BBQ-inspired Tacos

May 18, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Dificulty 2/5

I love the flavours embedded in the meat when using a Korean barbecue style marinade. This time I decided to use these flavours to make delicious tacos and use the marinade as a sauce for them as well. I love how all the elements of the taco work together: the coleslaw and cucumber adding freshness, the avocado brings creaminess and the tortilla is just the perfect carb to bring them all together. …

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

May 12, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty 1/5

If I was a mom and had to choose between a savoury or sweet breakfast in bed for mother’s day… I would choose both! But these perfect scrambled eggs have to be on that serving tray for sure. The secret is to cook them on super low heat, add the salt at the very end and finish with cream. You’ll love the finished dish….

Flourless Chocolate Cake

May 8, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty 1/5

Mother’s day is a few days away and this chocolate cake is not only gluten free but also super easy and kid-friendly to make. It’s a nice recipe to make AND enjoy in family… what more could you ask for? It’s super chocolatey and fudgy and the almonds or any other nut goes really well with it. Happy mothers day to every mom out there, specially mine ;)…

Raspberry and Blueberry Filo Pastry Turnovers

April 30, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 2 Comments

Difficulty 1/5

These turnovers with the mix of berries and the crunchy filo pastry make for a really fun dessert. Plus, you get to eat them with your hands! They’re so easy to make they should be a 0/5 on the difficulty scale. All there’s to do is mix the berries with other ingredients and then pop them inside the filo pastry triangles. Promise you’ll love them!…

Chicken Milanese with Pan-Fried Tomatoes

April 27, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 2 Comments

Difficulty 1/5

I remember clearly coming back from University with hunger as my copilot and I would ring up my home and ask if please please I could have chicken milanese for dinner. It was mas go-to meal when I was extremely hungry and I think it still is. As years went by I now love to make it but I added a twist to my home’s original version: I use panko, parmesan cheese and walnuts to bread the chicken breast… can I get an Amen?? And even though I love it with french fries, it becomes a bit too sinful sometimes, so this time I’m teaching you how to make amazing pan-fried cherry tomatoes to eliminate the need to make a tomato sauce without sacrificing the taste….

Carrot Butter Cookies

April 23, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 4 Comments

Difficulty 1/5

I got the inspiration for these from a childhood memory. I clearly remember eating these amazing carrot butter cookies; I was in love with them from the first bite and could have finished the whole bag by myself! They are as buttery as any butter cookie but the sutil taste from the carrots really takes it to another level….

Creamy Polenta with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

April 20, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty 2/5

Polenta is one of my favourite things in the world; whether it’s baked, fried or in its very creamy, sexy version. This time I bring you the creamiest polenta with parmesan cheese and finished with butter. And we top this with caramelized onions and pan-fried mushrooms. Doesn’t get any better than that, my friends! So grab a spoon and let’s get going 🙂

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5 crunchy salad toppings

April 16, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 2 Comments

Difficulty 1/5

Sometimes we don’t know what to add to our salads to make them more fun and interesting. For me, it’s BA-SIC to have something crunchy to fell more compelled to eat it. Today I bring you 5 options that you can easily make at home to top your salads: crunchy quinoa, parmesan chips, candied pecans, tortilla chips and crispy serrano ham….

Chai Latte Crème Brûlée

April 14, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty 2/5

Crème brûlée has always been my go-to restaurant dessert whenever I can’t make up my mind. It has this beautiful crust of caramel on top and underneath it’s so nice and creamy. Today I bring you a chai latte flavoured one to show you how you can infuse flavours and aromas into the milk and cream previous to the cooking process. You can use this recipe to make coffee crème brûlée, or maybe add some allspice, star anise, green tea, orange zest, etc. The only thing I would say to be careful is to add any extra liquids, as varying the fat content can result in splitting or not setting as well….

Vegetable Galette

April 10, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 2 Comments

Difficulty 1/5

A Galette is an easy way to make a pie. The difference is you don’t use a mold, so there’s no need to shape or worry about shrinking. For this one I used a quiche dough because it’s the perfect consistency to hold vegetables in it. I used lemon zest and poppy seeds to flavour the dough, but you can also use chopped nuts and herbs. By all means use any vegetable you have at home for this recipe ;)….

Almond and Cranberry Biscotti

April 7, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty: 1/5

I really love Biscotti just because I love coffee and they go so nice together! The other thing I like about Biscotti is that the recipe is really versatile and you can swap the nuts, dried fruit and other flavourings every time you make it as long as you have a nice base dough. Biscotti means double cooked, and so we first cook it as a kind of loaf at 160C and then cut slices and dry them out for a perfect crisp at a lower temperature….

Manjar Blanco Mousse with Hazelnut Praline

April 2, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 6 Comments

Difficulty 2/5

Manjar blanco is the Peruvian version of Dulce de Leche. You get different versions of this creamy caramel all around Latin America but of course this one is my favourite :). In this recipe I teach you how to make it from scratch and then we use it to make a mousse. To decorate I did a hazelnut praline (you can use your favourite nut) which is always nice to know not only for desserts but also for salads and other meals….

Lemon and turmeric chicken

March 31, 2017 By lorenasalinasch Leave a Comment

Difficulty 1/5

We all need to have a go-to baked chicken recipe, and this one is one of my favourites. It’s super tasty with turmeric, mustard, sage, thyme and of course lemon. It goes great with a salad with avocado (so it cuts the acidity of the lemon) or a starch such as rice, quinoa or potatoes. …

Baked Nectarines with Ginger Cookie Crumble

March 19, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 2 Comments

Difficulty 1/5

We don’t cook enough with Nectarines 🙂 These are baked with honey and cinnamon which enhance their flavour to the roof! And the ginger cookie is just the best topping. I put them in transparent jars so you can see all the layering but any transparent dish will do as well ;)…

Panko Avocado with Homemade Honey Mustard

March 16, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 5 Comments

Difficulty 1/5

Avocado is one of my favourite ingredients. Not only is it soft and creamy, but it also has an incredible flavour that lets itself be combined with others. In this case, I breaded them with panko (a super crunchy japanese breadcrumb) and cooked them in the oven. You can also fry them ;). As a dip I made a homemade honey mustard (takes literally 2min) and you can use it not only as a dip but also as a dressing, for sandwiches and wraps….

Red Velvet Brownies

March 13, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 4 Comments

Difficulty 1/5

Red velvet is one of my favourite flavours. It has a bit of cocoa powder and vinegar that really gives it a special touch. The trend with this flavours started with cakes with cream cheese buttercream layers, and then it strongly went over to cupcakes. Nowadays you can find this flavour in pancakes, loaves and even waffles. I loved the idea of making brownies with it and also give it a special topping of cream cheese because the combination is really explosive :)…

3 cheese risotto with crispy leeks

March 6, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 5 Comments

Difficulty: 2/5

Risotto is my favourite comfort food. If you’ve never cooked risotto before, then this is the perfect recipe to start with. I used Mozzarella, Gruyère and Parmesan cheese; which really are my favourite cooking cheeses. If you like blue cheese or other strong cheeses, I recommend that you crumble them on top instead of adding them into the risotto as it can be a bit overwhelming. On top of this risotto I put crispy leeks, which are not only really easy to make, but they are also really tasty. I like to put it on my salads and fish also….

Brownie pie filled with nutella

February 27, 2017 By lorenasalinasch 10 Comments

Difficulty 2/5

We all need a chocolate hug every once in a while, and I think this is really the ultimate comfort dessert. I’ve made it for birthday parties, family meetings and several other gatherings, and every single time I get a “can I have another piece” reaction. The slightly salty crust mixed with the fudgy brownie and the nutella filling makes for an incredible flavour. The only thing that takes a bit of time is the crust, but believe me it’s worth it because it’s super buttery and crunchy. If you’re in a hurry though, you can buy a pre-made one. You can also cook the brownie on its own, it’s an amazing recipe….

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