Aioli dip, spread. Mediterranean, Spain Italy Southern France, Christmas Spread

Aioli, a memorable Mediterranean dip

Last time I was at the Freiburg Münsterplatz I visited their large International Market and had fried Calamaris with Aioli sauce. That was the first time I tasted this sauce, and I have been bragging about it ever since. This spread or dip is used with the cuisines in Spain, the Balearic Islands, Murcia and eastern Andalusia, Valencia and Catalonia. Also in France (Provence) and Italy, Sicily and Liguria and Calabria. Continue reading Aioli, a memorable Mediterranean dip

Italian Basil Pesto

Italian Basil Pesto – a tasty sauce for your Pasta

When I have an abundance of fresh Basil during the summer months, I love to prepare one of my favorite dishes, which is Cheese Tortellini served with a vibrant and aromatic fresh Pesto sauce. It tastes best when paired with pasta, but it’s also delicious on top of crackers or even baked potatoes. It is known that the traditional Pesto comes from Liguria, Italy, and … Continue reading Italian Basil Pesto – a tasty sauce for your Pasta

Homemade Liverwurst in a glass jar, Hausmacher Leberwurst

Delicious homemade Liverwurst (Pfälzer Leberwurst)

Recently, I found myself craving for liverwurst, but my local store no longer stocks it. So, I did my research scouring through German recipes. I took the initiative to make my own, and it tasted just like the original Pfälzer Leberwurst I remember from my childhood. Here are a few tips for preparing Liverwurst: I suggest purchasing a fatty cut of pork, such as pork … Continue reading Delicious homemade Liverwurst (Pfälzer Leberwurst)