This simple, summery dish, consisting of halloumi scrambled eggs and zucchini fried in olive oil (κολοκυθάκια με αυγά in Greek) is a Cypriot staple. In our recipe, we served the zucchini scramble on top of sourdough with a side of Cypriot fried halloumi, making it an...
Rellenos de Papa Recipe: Vegetarian Potato Croquettes from Cuba
This rellenos de papa recipe is a vegetarian version of Cuban croquettes consisting of soft mashed potatoes with a crispy exterior and a cheesy, eggplant filled interior. Overview of Cuba Cuba was always one of those mystical places that Nic and I had always dreamed...
Vegan Costa Rica Tamales Recipe Made with Sweet Potato and Black Bean
Unwrap steamy parcels of banana leaves to reveal tender maize-dough surrounding a flavour-packed sweet potato and black bean filling in these vegan Costa Rica tamales. Overview of Costa Rica I'm not gonna lie, having done a wee bit of research into it, Costa Rica is...
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