Twice Sautéed, Twice Salted Crispy Potatoes

These sautéed potatoes have the crispiest surface and the softest center! They’re one of my favorite things to cook and eat! The reason they’re impossibly crispy and soft at the same time is because they’re first slow cooked in olive oil, kind of a confit, making the potatoes tender on the inside, and then cooked in high heat to finish up sealing that crispy outside. Each potato bite is decadent and so flavorful! Do you ever thought you’ll be talking about potatoes the same way you talk about ice cream? After you make these, you definitely will!

It was in high school when I tasted the most amazing plate of potatoes. Way better than French fries!! I was at a friend’s house and her mother made them for us as a snack. After trying them I was curious about…

savory eats, what mom really wants, breakfast recipesDev AmadeoAugust 22, 2023olive oil, potatoes, easter, herbs, thyme, rosemaryComment

Easy Homemade Overnight Pizza Crust

This easy overnight pizza dough requieres no mixer, 5 basic ingredients and a minimum of hand kneading. This simple dough renders a crispy, golden and chewy crust. And you won’t need a pizza stone, a pizza peel or a pizza oven. You just need the basic tools you already have at home! If I did it that way, you can make it too!! For this pizza I added chopped rosemary and lemon zest to the dough and topped it with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fig spread and arugula. But the magic of this recipe is that you can make it with whatever you want. It’s your creation! Now, hang up the phone because you won’t be needing delivery pizza anymore!

That was exactly what I thought after making my first pizza dough at home from scratch. It’s way too easy!! Okay, you will probably have pizza for delivery every now and then, but boy, you’ll think it twice! And since…

savory eatsDev AmadeoMay 10, 2023yeast, bread flour, pizza, cheese, herbs, jelly, rosemaryComment

Romantic Picnic in Less Than an Hour

Can you believe this beautiful romantic picnic for can be made in less than an hour?! Roasted olives in a sweet lemony oil, a cheese tray and roasted scallops is all you need for a simple but out-of-the-ordinary meal during a crisp Valentine’s night. Add pretty flowers and some candles and you you’ll have a lovely date without the stress of planning a full dinner in advance one!

Is a picnic date romantic? I happen to think it is super romantic! I love eating picnic style in my own home, blanket on the floor completely optional! For me the casual vibe to it make the mood even more special, especially when serving extraordinary and typically sexy foods, like seafood, good olives, high quality cheeses and good wine. Eating with your fingers…

less than an hour recipes, savory eatsDev AmadeoFebruary 11, 2023valentines day, cheese, olives, olive oil, sweet and savory, an hour or lessComment

Asparagus Prosciutto Puff Pastry Tart, with white cheddar and herbs

A super crispy asparagus puff pastry tart, that keeps sturdy after baked even with a creamy filling? Yes please!! This tart is the definition of slow spring living. Fresh asparagus, fresh herbs, lemon zest, prosciutto and a creamy cheesy spread. It’s done in 30 minutes, from prep to bite. Serve it with a simple spring leaves salad with a sweet or mustardy vinaigrette and a crisp white wine as I did. You’ll be smiling bite after bite!

I like to think of this puff pastry tart as a cheat tart. It’s super good, will make you feel kind of fancy, the kind of recipe that will elevate any moment it’s served. But only you and me will know…

Clams and Tomatoes Linguine

A super easy and quick pasta that feels fancy and perfect for a cozy weekend date night in? Yes, please!! Even if this pasta is made in 30 minutes and has a few list of ingredients, it is anything but basic. The addition of clams makes it kind of fancy, no matter on what setting you are serving it and the pairing of fennel seeds and white pepper makes it unexpectedly flavorful and a very interesting combination.

As you probably know by now, pastas are my go to dish almost every time. And no, it is not becase I’m lazy and pastas are usually done in a snap. The reason I keep going back for them is because..

savory eatsDev AmadeoFebruary 24, 2022an hour or less, hearty, onions, tomatoes, seafood, olives, wine, pastasComment

Spicy Tomato Seafood Stew

I can’t even tell you how excited I‘m to bring you this spicy seafood stew recipe. It has a delicate tomato sauce base seasoned just with fennel seeds, ground white pepper and red chili flakes. I made an arugula and orange zest pesto to drizzle on top for a burst of freshness. The plates were squeaky clean after everyone finished their meal. It’s one of those recipes…

savory eats, less than an hour recipesDev AmadeoDecember 12, 2021seafood, hearty, fish, wine, an hour or less, onions, spicy, tomatoesComment

Roasted Baby Potatoes with Toasted Pistachios Romesco Sauce

Romesco sauce is a raw sauce traditional from Catalonia, Spain, and uses roasted red bell peppers, tomatoes, almonds, sometimes breadcrumbs, some spice elements and some acidic elements as its base. You can imagine how many versions of Romesco are out there, even in Spain. So I can say that if you have these elements and eat the sauce raw, you may call it a Romesco or Romesco inspired sauce. This raw sauce is super flavorful and goes wonderful with grilled or broiled fish or veggies. And my version has a few tweaks from the original ingredients for an updated but still delicious take on the wonderful Romesco sauce.

savory eatsDev AmadeoSeptember 26, 2021potatoes, 30 minute meals, an hour or less, appetizer, herbs, hearty, olive oil, nuts, small dishes, thyme, tomatoes, pistachiosComment

Easy Noodles in Ginger Broth

These super easy 30-minute noodles are full of ginger and garlic flavor plus the red Thai peppers bring a nice amount of heat to them! These noodles are a staple here at home, they are so warm and comforting any day! Technically you can add whatever vegetables and even greens you like but I always love the essential onions, mushrooms and some kind of peppers. And even if you can add any protein such as pieces of chicken, beef, fish or shrimp, there’s something quite comforting about the simplicity of just some veggies with these noodles swimming in a warm and flavorful gingery broth.

Easy Homemade Everything Bagel Hummus

This easy homemade hummus got a trendy update just by adding some everything bagel seasoning to it. Its texture is super creamy and silky. And how I wish for all of you to taste how scrumptious it is through this picture. The everything bagel seasoning adds some nice notes of garlic and onion and also adds some crunchy texture on every bite. It’s so irresistible!

savory eatsDev AmadeoAugust 6, 2021appetizer, olives, summer, an hour or less, tahini, easter Comments

Watermelon Blueberry Cheese Salad

I don’t think it can get easier than this watermelon blueberry cheese salad! It’s super fresh and full of summer flavors. I dressed it up just with lime juice, olive oil, mint, salt and pepper. I used local queso blanco del país, which is a very mild cow’s milk cheese made here in Puerto Rico. But you can use any other soft and crumbly cheese such as queso fresco, halloumi or even gorgonzola for a stronger cheese flavor. I served it over arugula and toasty bread on the side. Every bite was just pure summer bliss!

savory eatsDev AmadeoAugust 5, 2021summer, fruits, cheese, puerto rico, small dishesComment

Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes

These easy Mediterranean stuffed tomatoes are simply bursting in fragrant summer flavors! I made a Jasmine rice salad with sautéed halloumi, black olives, red onions, Parmesan cheese and a red wine vinaigrette full of earthy herbs. Made in barely 45 minutes, it’s the perfect summer meal, super fresh and light!

less than an hour recipes, savory eatsDev AmadeoJuly 18, 2021summer, tomatoes, cheese, hearty, herbs, thyme, olive oil, an hour or less, onions, olivesComment

Cheesy and Creamy Paccheri with Sautéed Mushrooms and Shallots

savory eats, pasta recipesDev AmadeoJanuary 10, 2021mushrooms, olive oil, thyme, cheese, herbsComment