Roots and Veggies: Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3-4 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
4-5 small tomatoes (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 tsp Spanish paprika
1/4 tsp chili flakes
Salt and Pepper
3 fresh eggs

Serves 3 people.

Directions:

1. In a heated pan with olive oil, caramelise the onions for about a minute.
   
2. Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds.
   
3. Add the bell pepper and cook for another minute.
   
4. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
   
5. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and chili.
   
6. Add half the parsley.
   
7. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
   
8. Place the eggs and cover. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes depending on how you like your eggs done.
   
   
   
   
9. Garnish with the remaining parsley, some sour cream and pesto and some crostini.
10. Plate and Enjoy! :)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Oink Oink!: Chorizo Scrambled Eggs

Chorizo Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients:

1 tsp Olive oil
1 small Chorizo (sliced thinly)
2 Eggs (scrambled)
Salt and Pepper
Mozarella slices

Directions:

1. In a heated pan, add the olive oil and heat up the chorizo pieces.
   
2. Add the scrambled eggs and let set for about 2 minutes.
   
3. Add the Mozarella cheese and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with roasted tomatoes.
   
6. Plate and Enjoy! :)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Romesco Sauce

 Romesco Sauce

Ingredients:
4 pieces capsicums (seeds removed)
1 medium onion
2 tomatoes
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh onion leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp thyme leaves
1 tsp garlic
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
Salt and Pepper

Directions:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 375°F or 190°C.  Place the vegetables (capsicums, onions, tomatoes and garlic in a baking sheet
and lightly coat with some olive oil.  You can leave the veggies whole, but I chose to slice them up.

2. Roast in the oven for about 10-15 minutes.

3. Remove the charred skin and place in a mixing bowl.  Add the rest of the ingredients.

4. Blend until well-combined.

5. Serve with your favourite fried food (above: fish croquetas).  Plate and Enjoy! :)