Perfect as a snack for any occasion, these puff pastry triangles with pesto are really easy to make. Use a whole sheet of store bought gluten-free puff pastry to make the triangles or use up leftovers of any shape from making something else. I have tried to make these with ready made pesto (be sure […]
Tag: Christmas
Estonian potato salad
Cold potato salad can be made in so many different ways but this Estonian version is the best, obviously. It’s been a staple dish to serve on special occasions like birthdays or Christmas for a long time. In our family, it has evolved over the years, so now it contains some additional ingredients such as […]
Pulpo a feira – Galician octopus
As I mentioned in my blog post about Galicia, pulpo (or octopus in English), is considered a delicacy in the area. The way it is cooked, they have called it pulpo a feira in Galicia, and pulpo a la gallega in Spain. It is a tradition carried on from generation to generation. Here in Wales, […]
Vegan Christmas aka nori sausages
Having spent many Christmases away from my home country, I have started to make these vegan Christmas aka nori sausages to indulge on something at least visually similar to the traditional Estonian blood sausages. They are served as a main with potato salad, but usually for me the salad is the main as it’s an […]
Gluten-free gingerbread cookies
The recipe for these gluten-free gingerbread cookies is based on a traditional Estonian recipe with a special spice mix that gives them a lovely unique taste. I have modified it to a gluten free version, tested a different flour blend every Christmas for the last three years and I believe they are close to perfection […]