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    Replacing Pastry with Potato (gluten-free)Replacing Pastry with Potato (gluten-free)

    This clever recipe swaps pastry for potatoes. The potato crust is not only delicious, it also makes a great gluten-free dinner option. Feel free to mix up the fillings, too!

    Easy Canarian MeatballsEasy Canarian Meatballs

    The ultimate recipe for making the best homemade meatballs, a traditional dish with soft and appetizing meatballs with a rich homemade tomato sauce.

    Wine-Infused TorrijasWine-Infused Torrijas

    Torrijas are a humble dessert like French Toast that originated from thrift cooking: stale bread, a splash of wine or milk, sugar, and egg.

    Easy Arancini BallsEasy Arancini Balls

    Classic Italian Arancini Rice Balls in bite size form! Make risotto in the oven to make these with ease, or use leftover risotto. Shallow fried or baked!

    Granny’s Beef RissolesGranny's Beef Rissoles

    Easy recipe for beef rissoles that works equally as well as part of a Summer BBQ or in Winter with mashed potato, cheese and homemade gravy.

    Carnival Puff Pastry MasksCarnival Puff Pastry Masks

    With a simple sheet of puff pastry and a little creativity, these little masks become the stars of the show: decorative, easy to prepare, and above all, irresistible.

    Quail Lollipops with Raspberry SauceQuail Lollipops with Raspberry Sauce

    Often served in Tenerife as a New Year’s Day tapa (Chupachups de Codorniz con Salsa de Frambuesa), this dish offers a delicious flavor and vibrant color.

    Salted Fish with Sweet PotatoesSalted Fish with Sweet Potatoes

    This simple Canarian dish consists of stewed grouper or salt cod accompanied by boiled potatoes (optional) and sweet potatoes . It is usually served with red or green mojo sauce.

    Beef with Peas Over Carrot-Potato MashBeef with Peas Over Carrot-Potato Mash

    Savory ground beef is paired with peas atop a warm blanket of carrot and mashed potatoes in this variation on Irish Cottage Pie.

    Carnival TorrijasCarnival Torrijas

    Carnival torrijas (French Toast)  are a festive classic: bread, milk, cinnamon. They are especially popular during Holy Week and Lent.