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Spanish-Style Bread with Tomato Puree (Pan Con Tomate)
There is so much to admire in Spanish cuisine, from the innovativeness to the inspired use of humble ingredients. Another thing that impressed us about Spanish food is there penchant to not waste anything. Stale bread is added to gazpacho. Over-ripe tomatoes are turned into gazpacho or rubbed all over said stale bread — creating…
Strawberry and Pomegranate Compote with Crème Fraîche
Strawberries don’t need much when they’re at their height and we’re making the most of their season. Of course we bought too many and they’re ripening faster than we can eat them, so I decided to make a simple strawberry compote. Compote is a fancy term for cooking fruit in syrup. For my syrup I used…
Creamy and Hearty Hands-free Polenta
Polenta is an often forgotten yet delicious option for a side dish. Not only is it extremely comforting, it’s also super easy to make. Unlike risotto, which requires constant stirring, polenta can be left pretty unattended during the cooking process and only needs occasional attention.
