Spanish Omelet

A classic tapas menu will be this simply delicious Spanish omelet. This recipe will come in handy weather you are serving breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Try this recipe even for potlucks!

Spanish Omelet

(using a 9 inch pan)

·      2 mid sized potatoes

·      1 mid sized onion

·      5 eggs

·      3-5 pieces of ham

·      ½ to 1 red pepper

·      ½ to ¾ teaspoon of salt

·      3 to 5 tablespoons of olive oil

·      salt and pepper for seasoning the potatoes

1.     Thinly slice the potatoes and onions. Cut the red pepper and ham into ½ an inch cubes.

2.     Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat, sauté the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.

3.     Once the potatoes are cooked through, add onions and continue to sauté.

4.     Add red pepper and ham, and continue to sauté.

5.     Beat the eggs in a bowl, add ¾ teaspoon of salt. Combine 4) into the bowl and mix. Set the pan aside.

6.     Add some olive oil in the pan if there is not enough. Pour 5) into the pan over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes as you shake the pan back and forth.

7.     Put a lid over the pan and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the inside is half-cooked.

8.     Place a big plate over the pan and flip it over on the plate.

9.     Add some olive oil in the pan if there is not enough. Place the uncooked side of the omelet downward and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

10.  Once it’s completely cooked through place it on a cutting board or a plate. Let it cool down for a little. Cut the omelet and serve.

Beauty Drink with Apples, Carrots, and Oranges

This Juice is great for your skin, cleanses your body and boosts your immune system. I recommend adding extra water if you like your juice less solid.

Beauty Drink with Apples, Carrots, and Oranges

(Serves 2)

·      1 apple

·      50g of carrots

·      1 orange

·      100cc of water

1.     Remove the core of the apple and cut into chunks. Peal the carrots and cut into chunks. Peal the orange.

2.     Combine everything into a blender including water and pulse.

3.     Pour in a cut.

4.     Add some ice if you like and serve.

Fluffy Orange Ricotta Pancakes

This is my delicious orange ricotta pancake recipe. Very moist, creamy and fluffy that it will melt in your mouth. I also have 3 other pancake recipes. You will have several pancake options for your mornings!

Old Fashioned Pancakes

The Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Yogurt Pancakes

Orange Ricotta Pancakes

·      orange peel from 1 whole orange (preferably pesticide-free)

·      200cc of orange juice

·      200cc of ricotta cheese

·      1 cup (200cc) of all-purpose flour

·      2 eggs (separate egg yolk and egg white)

·      ⅛ teaspoon of salt

·      1 tablespoon of brown sugar

·      2 tablespoons of melted butter

·      2 teaspoon of baking powder

·      1 teaspoon of baking soda

·      butter for cooking

·      optional: powdered sugar, maple syrup

1.     In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk well.

2.     Zest the orange and mix the orange peel with 1).

3.     In a separate bowl, mix the orange juice and egg yolk together. Add ricotta cheese and continue to mix. Combine everything into the powdered ingredient mixture from 2).

4.     In another separate bowl, beat the egg white until stiff.

5.     Add the egg white to 3) and mix. Add melted butter and continue to mix.

6.     Heat up the buttered pan and use a ladle to pour a serving of the pancake. Keep the heat low to medium.

7.     When bubbles start to appear on surface, flip it over and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. You could keep the pancakes in the oven at around 180 °F to keep them warm while the rest is still cooking. Don't leave them in the oven for too long or else they will dry up!

8.     Serve with powdered sugar and/or maple syrup.