light meal

Ideas for light meals, either lunch or supper.

No sauce menestra

No sauce, no wine; this is a variation of the menestra Monterrey recipe; we use the same technique.

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The key to good Peking duck is the elaborate preparation that takes place before cooking. The bird should be thoroughly plucked and cleaned. Then it must be wiped, preferably with a bit of gin and hung to dry. Let the air flow through the bird for several hours. Keep the mouth open, a small cardboard tube works well.

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Moroccan orange almond couscous

This recipe has an interesting blend of spices and flavors very characteristic of Moroccan cuisine.

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Buckwheat pancakes

Buckwheat is a seed, although it is used as if it was a cereal, and it does not contain gluten. Try these pancakes for a gluten free breakfast.

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Warm chicken salad with asparagus

Chicken and grilled asparagus in a light salad make a delicious and healthy option for lunch or light supper.

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Sopa de ostiones

Many parts of Mexico are near the sea and fishing is an ancient and honorable profession in this land. Oyster soup is one of the most pleasant results.

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Sopa de huevo (Mexico)

The Chinese aren't the only ones who can produce an outstanding egg soup. This one has many of the same ingredients, but makes for a delightful variation.

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Mexican gazpacho

Making a traditional gazpacho takes only a few minutes of preparation and the ingredient list is simplicity itself.

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Neapolitan pizza

Neapolitan pizza is the most basic of all versions. Pizza does not come simpler than this. Make first traditional pizza dough or get a prepared one. Now, onto the pizza!