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All recipes with mortar

Here you will find all the recipes that use a mortar as part of their preparation.

A mortar is a traditional tool consisting of a stone or ceramic bowl and a wooden, stone, or metal pestle.

Used with its pestle, the mortar is used to crush, grind, and mix ingredients to create pastes, sauces, spices, or seasoning blends.

This utensil releases the aromas and flavors of herbs, spices, and seeds, giving culinary preparations a more intense texture and taste.

Whether for making guacamole, pesto, spice blends, or even crushing garlic cloves, the mortar is a versatile tool that is indispensable in many kitchens around the world.

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Braised lamb with white beans and yogurt

Here is my recipe for braised lamb neck with white beans and yogurt—an irresistible, slow-cooked meat dish bursting with flavor. It combines quality local ingredients—lamb and beans—with flavors from ...

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My Easy Mousseline Sauce

Today, I’d like to share my easy-to-make mousseline sauce recipe with you. Mousseline is a classic French sauce—light and creamy. It transforms your poached fish, asparagus, or steamed vegetables into ...

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Roasted vegetables with tahini sauce

Here’s a recipe for roasted vegetables with tahini sauce that I adapted from a recipe card I found at my favorite Biocoop 😚 This recipe is very easy to prepare and lets you whip up a complete, ...

Mexico

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"Sin" Carne Chili with Soy Protein

Here is my recipe for Chili sin Carne, a delicious vegetarian alternative to Mexican Chili con Carne. I adapted this recipe from one found in the excellent little book , which I highly recommend. In ...

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Tofu Nuggets with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Looking for ideas to cook with and explore tofu, that low-fat, protein-rich "soy cheese"? I recommend this recipe for tofu nuggets with homemade barbecue sauce, which the whole family will ...

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Lentil Soup with Ricotta

Here is my recipe for lentil soup with ricotta, inspired by the recipe in the book . I’ve slightly modified the ingredients and instructions from the original recipe to simplify a few steps. In the ...

Mexico

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My Authentic Chili con Carne

Since returning from my trip to Mexico, I’ve gotten into the habit of cooking the dishes I loved there myself. I especially enjoy this authentic chili con carne recipe—a hearty and delicious dish, ...

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Vegan Carrot-Banana-Seed Cake

To create this vegan "carrot-banana-seed" cake recipe, I drew inspiration from the excellent book . However, I did make a few adjustments to the measurements to suit my taste. This recipe is a vegan ...

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Oven-roasted endives

I love braised endives, and I recently tried (with great success) cooking them in the oven instead of in a skillet . So here’s my exclusive, easy, and delicious (yes, really!) recipe for oven-braised ...

Portugal

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Spiced Zucchini Tart

I found this recipe for a spiced zucchini tart in the excellent book . In this Mediterranean-inspired tart, you won’t find any crème fraîche or cheese. So this isn’t just another variation on ...