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Very Simple: Olives and Manchego

May 20, 2010
By Ozzie
Very Simple: Olives and Manchego

A couple weeks ago, my friend Mariana returned from a long trip, and we had a casual dinner at Jaleo, one of José Andrés‘ restaurants. We order several tapas, but one of them was so simple, yet amazing at the same time: Olives and Manchego cheese. I know this “recipe” is not actual cooking, it...
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Black Pasta with Shrimps, Bay Scallops and Avocado Sauce

May 6, 2010
By Ozzie
Black Pasta with Shrimps, Bay Scallops and Avocado Sauce

Well, I finally did it, Shrimps and Scallops! I’ve overcame my fear of cooking shellfish (perhaps it has something to do with growing up in a landlocked country), but I had wonderful friends coming over last night for an improvised dinner; it turned out...
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Red Wine Marinated Chicken with Red Wine Reduction

April 17, 2010
By Ozzie
Red Wine Marinated Chicken with Red Wine Reduction

For some reason chicken seems to me like an easy, simple thing to cook, but actually, making it perfect and tasty is not as simple as it may seem. It’s so easy to overcook it sometimes, and dry chicken doesn’t taste very good. I don’t...
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Salami and Cucumber Panini

April 9, 2010
By Ozzie
Salami and Cucumber Panini

I love sandwiches of any kind; hot, cold, for lunch, for dinner. And don’t get me wrong, as a food lover I enjoy eating from the very fancy to...
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