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Welcome to Bastylla! Where you'll find all things the Mediterranean. A Boston-based blog celebrating food. Here you will find easy, delicious and fast dishes. You need fewer things and simpler recipes when the components stand on their own, with big Mediterranean flavors.
BASTYLLA
3y ago
WHAT YOU NEED
Serve 4-6
6 beef cut short ribs on the bone 4 to 5 lbs
1.5 Tsp each salt and pepper
1 Teaspoon cumin
1 Teaspoon ground ginger
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Garlic cloves , crushed
Slice Fresh ginger
1 Bouquet bundle of Cilantro & Parsley and 5 Thyme springs.
1 Large onion , roughly chopped
4 Celery ribs , roughly chopped
2 Carrots , chopped
2 Leeks, chopped
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 bottle (750ml) of red wine
2 Cups beef stock/broth
2 Teaspoon Harissa (optional)
1 Stick of cinnamon
2 Whole star anise
2 Tablespoon butter
HOW TO MAKE IT
Preheat oven a ..read more
BASTYLLA
3y ago
Fettuccine Clams with Merguez Sausage in Saffron Sauce
Fettuccine mise en place
A little twist on this dish. A fusion of Italian and Moroccan but again i’m keeping it Mediterranean. Truffle Fettuccine, littleneck clams, these homemade merguez are incredible, garlic, shallots, parsley, saffron, olive oil, lemon zest. C’mon! What else can you ask for?
WHAT YOU NEED
1 - 8oz Truffle Fettuccine (Truffle optional)
8 to 12 Chesapeake bay Littleneck clams in the shell
1 Pound Lamb merguez sausages
1 6.5oz Can Chopped sea clams
3 Tablespoon of Extra virgin olive oil
1 Cup dry white wine
2 Garlic clov ..read more
BASTYLLA
3y ago
Chickpea Salad with cherry tomatoes, heart of palm, mint and Warm Halloumi
This simple salad has a hearty texture. Chickpeas, heart of palm, fresh mint, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives and Halloumi cheese with it’s meaty texture. And a tangy tahini vinaigrette!
WHAT YOU NEED
SALAD
2 (15oz) Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Cups Little Leaf salad
1 Small shallot thinly sliced
1/2 Cup Kalamata sliced
8 Slices Halloumi Cheese
1 Cup Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
3-4 Heart of palm cut into chucks
Small bunch of Mint + Coriander chopped
3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Garnish
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BASTYLLA
3y ago
Authentic Moroccan Mint Tea
Thirsty?
Instead of coffee try this refreshing recipe. This Moroccan mint tea is served throughout the day in a traditional teapot called “ Berrad”
WHAT YOU NEED
1- 2 Tablespoon of Green gunpowder tea
1 Bunch of rinsed fresh mint
2-3 Tablespoon of sugar
5- 6 Cups of boiling water
HOW TO MAKE IT
The typical Moroccan way is to add your dried Gunpowder green Tea in the teapot, and boiling water and let steep for about 30 to a minute. This step will open up the gunpowder leaves. Then pour it out into a glass and set aside. (It should look light color and clean)
Now, p ..read more
BASTYLLA
3y ago
TAGINE FISH BALLS
This very traditional sardine balls from Morocco are great for appetizers, tapas or main course.
I went to my local fish market and got this fresh Mediterranean sardines from Portugal. If possible, ask your fishmonger to clean your sardines to save time in the kitchen.
WHAT YOU NEED
Sardine balls
2 lb of fresh sardines
1/2 Teaspoon Harissa
1 Teaspoon smoked Paprika
1 Tablespoon Ginger
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Sea salt
1 Teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Handfull chopped Coriander and parlsey
Sauce
2 large Freshly grated tomatoes and skin discarded or 1 (28-ounce ..read more
BASTYLLA
3y ago
Excellent lamb cutlets recipe!
I urge you to consider eating lamb, whether you decide to grill them or sear them in a cast iron. Lamb is a great source of iron, vitamin B and healthy protein. Is also lean, tender and delicious!
Don’t get intimated by making a full rack of lamb, just by cutting the lamb into individual lamb chop, it makes them much easier to cook.
WHAT YOU NEED
4 to 6 Lamb chops
Olive oil for brushing or rubbing
Freshly ground pepper
Sea salt
Garnish
3-4 Pickled pearl onions cut in half
2 Tablespoon Harissa sauce
1 Handfull Crumble Feta
Flat-leaf parsley chopped
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BASTYLLA
3y ago
Known as the ‘green fairy
Here’s the traditional way.
What you need
1 oz Pastis de Marseilles (e.g. Pernod, Ricard)
5 oz Cold water
2 Ice cubes
How to make it
Mix the ingredients in glass you have handy.
Stir well, and serve.
Sant ..read more
BASTYLLA
3y ago
A healthy moroccan-spiced soup made with butternut squash, carrots and ginger! Incredible flavors!
WHAT YOU NEED
4 Cups Butternut Squash
1 lb Carrots
1 Onion
3 Garlic Minced
2 Cups Vegetable Broth
2 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
3 Tablespoon Extra Virgin olive Oil
Sea Salt and White Pepper To Taste
Garnish
Chopped Coriander
Aleppo pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Macadamia Nuts
Roasted Butternut, Carrot and Ginger
HOW TO MAKE IT
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel and scoop out seeds of the butternut squash and cut into cubes. Pe ..read more
BASTYLLA
3y ago
Okra Beef Stew
The beauty of Moroccan cooking is that it is based on simple, quality ingredients, grown or harvested locally, and prepared using spices, herbs and a good amount of extra virgin olive oil, resulting in delectable dishes.
Tonight’s dinner “Mlokhia “ one of my favorite flavored packed Moroccan stew. Beef and okra, which is prepared as a stew in Morocco. This dish version includes Peppadew and Harissa.
WHAT YOU NEED
1 Lb fresh Okra
1.5 Lbs Sirloin or stew meat
2 Large white onion chopped
3 Garlic cloves minced
16 Oz Tomato sauce
2 Cups of water, as needed
1/2 Cup of Peppadew pepp ..read more
BASTYLLA
3y ago
Crab Cake with Olive Oil Pearls and Spinach
This crab cake recipe is so simple and delicious! The fresher the crabmeat you use, the better the dish will taste. Keto and gluten free.
What you'll need
1 cup of fresh Lump Crab Meat or canned
1 Large Egg (beaten)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Harissa
1/4 teaspoons Garlic powder
1 stalk Celery (finely chopped)
1 Shallot (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons Coriander (finely chopped)
1/2 Serrano pepper (seeded & diced)
2 Cups of fresh spinach
3/4 Cup Gluten free Panko (to bind the cakes together)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Knob of Butter ..read more