Nearly every culture has its fried-dough treat—zeppoles in Italy, beignets in France, funnel cakes among the old Pennsylvania Dutch—but I submit that the tastiest in all the world are churros from Spain, and especially churros con chocolate, as I recently discovered.I was on a culinary rail trip from Lisbon to Barcelona that left me with a brief few hours to visit Madrid, so I had to make the most of my time.

Mango Gazpacho with Pickled Shrimp Recipe IngredientsPickled Shrimp1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons pickling spice1 tablespoon minced lemongrass1 1/2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup chopped green onions1 1/2 teaspoons minced jalapeño chile12 uncooked medium shrimp (about 8 ounces), peeled, deveinedGazpacho2 large ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted1 small green apple, peeled, chopped1 small celery stalk, chopped3/4 cup fresh orange juice1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger1 large jalapeño chile, seeded, minced1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground cuminRecipe PreparationFor Pickled Shrimp:Combine first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto Recipe Ingredients2 1/2 teaspoons tsp. plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)1/2 cup (firmly packed) cilantro leaves and stems1/2 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds1/2 garlic clove, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lime juiceKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper4 6-ounce salmon fillets (preferably wild)1 lime, cut into 4 wedgesRecipe PreparationHeat 1 1/2 tsp.

These are wonderfully delicate, buttery cookies!iStockFlorentines have become exceptionally popular internationally because they are just so satisfying. It& 39;s also quite an elegant looking cookie which is great when it comes to making a beautiful tea! You can use pecans instead of almonds for this recipe, whichever you prefer.

Serves 4Cooks In1 hour 10 minutesDifficultyNot too trickyNutrition per servingCalories 635 32 Fat 11.3g 16 Saturates 3.6g 18 Sugars 36.6g 41 Protein 41.5g 83 Carbs 56.8g 22 Of an adult& 39;s reference intakeIngredientsolive oil1 whole rabbit, gutted and jointed, liver and kidneys reserved1 onion3 big cloves of garlic12 banana shallots1 bunch of baby carrots6 baby turnips or 1 medium turnip4 fresh bay leaves100 g golden sultanas750 ml Muscat de St Jean de Minervois, or other sweet wine1 tablespoon onion jam , optionalRecipe FromJamie MagazineBy Bertie EdenMethodIn a large casserole dish over a medium heat, warm a good drizzle of oil, then brown the rabbit pieces, turning and adding the reserved offal.

RecipesDish typeCakeNut and seed cakesWalnut cakeThis is a fantastic cake that will satisfy any sweet craving. It& 39;s made with oats, warmly spiced and topped with a walnut and coconut topping.54 people made thisIngredientsMakes: 1 20x30cm cake80g porridge oats300ml boiling water115g butter200g caster sugar220g dark brown soft sugar2 eggs165g plain flour1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract90g melted butter325g dark brown soft sugar175ml evaporated milk110g desiccated coconut175g chopped walnuts1 teaspoon vanilla extractMethodPrep:25min ›Cook:35min ›Ready in:1hrPour water over oats, let stand.