Appetizers Archives - VAL EN BARCELONA

18 December 2016Appetizers, Christmas meal, Easy starters, Italy, Rice

Risotto croquettes Christmas appetizers

Originally used to finish the risotto left-overs, this risotto croquettes recipe can be turned into an elegant Christmas […]

29 September 2016Appetizers, Breakfast / Brunch, Easy starters, Mexico, Summer recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian & vegan dishes

Homemade creamy guacamole

Give a little twist to the traditional Mexican recipe with this homemade creamy guacamole recipe, by adding a […]

6 June 2016Appetizers, Easy dishes, Easy to prepare, Fast Food, Main Dish, Mexico, Single dish, Summer recipes

Mexican pork carnitas tacos

The pork carnitas tacos, or pulled pork, are among the most typical street food in Mexico and you […]

16 May 2016Appetizers, Easy starters, Easy to prepare, Middle East, Summer recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian & vegan dishes

Easy Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush is an eggplant dip traditional to Middle Eastern countries and especially in Lebanese cuisine. It looks […]

14 March 2016Appetizers, Basics, Breakfast / Brunch, Christmas meal, Easy starters, Easy to prepare, Fast Food, France, Main Dish, Savoury pies, Summer recipes

Ham and cheddar cake

The ham and cheddar cake is a variant of the classic ham and cheese cake, enhanced with comté […]

14 January 2016Appetizers, Easy dishes, Easy starters, Easy to prepare, France, Main Dish, Potatoes, Soup, Vegetables, Vegetarian & vegan dishes, Winter recipes

Vegetarian kale soup

After Christmas and its huge meals, we generally appreciate a few weeks of light, healthy and easy to […]

18 October 2015Appetizers, Chicken, France, Summer recipes

Mint and lemon chicken terrine

This chicken terrine recipe comes from my mother, and I like it very much. Especially in summer with […]

1 October 2015Appetizers, Easy starters, Easy to prepare, France, Lentils, Salads, Side dishes, Summer recipes, Vegetarian & vegan dishes

Lentil salad flavoured with fresh coriander & cardamom

This lentil salad is surprisingly fresh and spicy at the same time, thanks to the herbs and seasoning […]

24 September 2015Appetizers, Spain, Summer recipes

Spanish omelette with potato, spinach & chorizo

Living in Spain nine years, I obviously became a huge fan of tapas, those small shared dishes that […]

11 September 2015Appetizers, Easy starters, Easy to prepare, France, Salads, Summer recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian & vegan dishes

Colourful beetroot and carrot salad with feta

This new beetroot and carrot salad recipe has been quite successful this summer. I invented it mixing the […]

2 September 2015Appetizers, Easy starters, Easy to prepare, France, Potatoes, Salads, Side dishes, Single dish, Summer recipes

Potatoes Caesar Salad with bacon & eggs

Summer in Spain can be very hot … there are times when you feel so hot that you don’t […]

29 June 2015Appetizers, Easy dishes, Easy to prepare, Fast Food, France, Italy, Savoury pies, Summer recipes, Vegetarian & vegan dishes

Caprese tart with pesto and mozzarella

This very simple caprese tart is perfect for a successful, quick and easy-to-make meal. It takes only five […]

14 June 2015Appetizers, Chicken, France, Potatoes, Salads, Side dishes, Summer recipes, Vegetables

Big chicken salad

The big chicken salad is a main dish salad recipe , and I like it very much because […]

4 June 2015Appetizers, Basics, Easy starters, Easy to prepare, France, Salads, Summer recipes, Vegetarian & vegan dishes

Honey and mustard vinaigrette

Salad dressing is a big deal in France because good vinaigrette can really make the difference for a […]

24 April 2015Appetizers, Easy starters, Easy to prepare, France, Soup, Vegetables, Vegetarian & vegan dishes, Winter recipes

Sautéed leek soup

Although winter is now over, I want to share one of my favourite winter recipes… How to make […]

3 November 2014Appetizers, Courgettes, Easy dishes, Easy to prepare, France, Grilled, Pasta, Side dishes, Summer recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian & vegan dishes

Oven roasted Mediterranean vegetables

A nice and easy way to cook a side dish with vegetables with a grilled meat or a […]

17 September 2014Appetizers, Easy dishes, Easy to prepare, France, Savoury pies, Single dish

Quiche Lorraine flavoured with rosemary

Great classic of the French cuisine, the “quiche lorraine” is very easy and quick to prepare and can […]

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