Originally from the northwest coastal region of Liguria, this savory torte (torta salata) has become part of many Easter (pasqua) meal spreads throughout Italy.
Tag: Spinach
Torta Pasqualina
Tinolang Manok
(Filipino ginger chicken soup with papaya)
Tinolang manok is a light and refreshing Filipino soup studded with chicken, spinach and green papaya. It’s a favorite home-style dish in the Philippines.
Spinaci con Pinoli
(Italian sautéed spinach with garlic and pinenuts)
Spinaci con pinoli is such an easy dish to make, yet full of flavor and texture. The secret is to only cook it long enough to just wilt the spinach. Overcooking will destroy its fresh texture.
Sigumchi Namul
(Korean sesame spinach)
Sigumchi namul (시금치나물) is a simple and nutritious banchan, or side dish. It is commonly served with a variety of other banchan as part of a Korean meal.
Saag
(Indian, Pakistani spiced spinach)
Saag, or palak, dishes are spiced purees of spinach or other greens. They often contain other ingredients like potatoes, cheese, chicken or chickpeas.
Maultaschen
(German meat-filled pasta dumplings)
Maultaschen are a Swabian specialty from southwestern Germany. The word means “mouth pockets,” and they are akin to Italian ravioli, Chinese wontons and Jewish kreplach.
Spanakopita
(Greek spinach and feta pie)
Spanakopita is a Greek-style pie of layers of spinach, feta cheese and wispy leaves of filo dough. It is one of the most famous of Greek dishes.
Oysters Rockefeller
(American oysters with green sauce appetizer)
This luxurious shellfish creation was first served at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans in 1899 and was so rich it was named after John D. Rockefeller, the richest man in America at the time.
Poulet Fafa
(Tahitian chicken with taro leaves)
Poulet fafa is a traditional part of a Tahitian ahima'a, or pit barbeque. If using taro leaves, make sure to follow the initial step to avoid a mouth on fire.