Author: Valeria Martínez

Vanillekipferl Austrian cookies

My first Christmas in Austria was 7 years ago and Vanillekipferl were the first Austrian cookies I tried…and it was love at first bite. My mother in law had prepared them and she gave me her recipe to learn how to bake them. I’ve prepared them every year since then. […]

 

Oven-fried potatoes

Since I’m a kid I’ve had problems with fried food. However, my great-uncle Nane (who raised me) has always prepared the most delicious fries, that I allowed myself to eat from time to time. Since I live in Austria, I’ve missed his amazing fries, but I discovered this delicious version […]

 

Welcome to Cocina de Vale!

Before I start telling you a bit of my story, I wanted to thank you for visiting my website. Cocina de Vale has been a dream of mine since many years. I’ve always had a crazy passion for food, all my best memories are related to some delicious dish I […]

 

Aubergine Dip

If you are planning a party and you need a tasty dip to go with your snacks, or you want to spread something creamy on your bread, or if you want a side dish for your meat or vegetables, this dip will save you. It’s not difficult to prepare and […]

 

Date truffles

These truffles are healthy, yummy and vegan. A perfect snack when you need to get some energy during the day, and they have chocolate! Super easy to prepare and they last a few days if you keep them on a food storage container.     

 

Jacket Potato with sour cream and smoked salmon

A baked potato that’s crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside, filled with your favourite toppings: Yes, please!!! This recipe can be super simple but you can spice it up and take it to another level. There are lots of possibilities, but this combination is top on my […]

 

Green vegetable soup

A very simple dish when you don’t feel like spending too much time cooking, but you want to eat something yummy that gives you energy. This soup is perfect in the colder days and helps you to consume a great amount of green vegetables. *If you have liquid vegetable stock, […]

 

Chestnut dessert

My husband and I are big fans of chestnuts. We love them in every season and I always buy a jar of chestnut puree to have it ready to use every time we fancy it. This super easy and fast dessert, it needs only a few ingredients and can be […]

 

Spinach Crepes

This very simple but delicious vegetarian recipe can make your lunch or dinner feel a lot more special. You can eat them warm or cold, but I personally always love to eat my crepes warm.