A special salad, that goes so well with different dishes and very easy to prepare. My mom prepared this salad for every special occasion, her version however, is with red onions. Sadly I can’t eat onions, so I replaced them for pomegranates, it gives some extra flavour, texture and colour […]
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Teriyaki Salmon with wasabi pesto and sweet potato puree
This dish has a delicious combination of flavours. Salmon is one of my favourite things to eat and if you add the smoothness of the puree and the intense flavours of the sauce and pesto, you get a perfect dish to cook for your loved ones.
Canapé with avocado ginger mousse, shrimps and homemade Teriyaki
A very delicate canapé, with an explosion of flavours. This appetizer is perfect to start a special dinner. Surprise your guests with this delicious bite. Put carefully the Canapés on your plate with the help of a flat spatula (1 or 2 Canapés per person) filled them with the avocado […]
Butterstangerl Cookies
These cookies are a tradition in Markus’ family. His great-aunt Pepi was preparing them every year. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet her and tried her cookies and cakes, but she still lives through her recipes. This special recipe, has a secret ingredient, that maybe will sound […]
The “24th” Apple Punch
This is a very special recipe for me, because with my husband we decided to have this drink for our guests at out wedding in Autumn. We have prepared it for many people since then and everybody loved it. This drink it’s perfect for Winter and Christmas time, but if […]
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.