Tortilla de Patatas with Sweet Potatoes and Kalamata Olives

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I make tortilla de patatas for dinner at least once a week and I usually serve it with a salad. The best part of this simple dish is that the leftovers (if there are any and that’s one big “IF”) are even better the next morning, for breakfast. This morning I had a sudden craving for tortilla and I just had to make one. Another wonderful thing about this dish is that regarding the ingredients, sky is the limit; you can use anything from fresh or frozen veggies and herbs to dairy or meat products.

For this particular tortilla I used sweet potatoes, Kalamata olives, red bell pepper and onion. To make this recipe lighter, I boiled my potatoes instead of frying them and the result was a hearty and colorful omelette full of bold flavors. Continue reading Tortilla de Patatas with Sweet Potatoes and Kalamata Olives

Sweet Potato, Broccoli and Quail Egg Salad

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I make this sweet potato salad so often that even my dog is getting sick of it  quite often because it is such a hearty and delicious salad. It is so colorful and full of different textures and flavors. The buttery cannellini beans make such a lovely pair with the crunchy broccoli and the sweetness of the roasted potatoes is perfectly balanced by the tangy lime dressing. To conclude, this salad is everything but boring.

Ps: In case you’re wondering why I used pink quail eggs, the reason is very simple: they are springy and cute and lovely and adorable. Continue reading Sweet Potato, Broccoli and Quail Egg Salad