One of the perks of being a yacht chef is learning to cook new cuisines. As the boat travels from port to port this summer in the Med, the chef and guests are introduced to a menagerie of flavors. Mediterranean countries boast cuisines of the sun and though dishes from various countries and regions use similar ingredients, each meal will reflect the flavor and culture of each port you visit.
Each country and even region has its own traditions, recipes and methods of cooking. Eggplants, peppers and tomatoes may be the key ingredients to six different dishes in six different areas. But, the culinary history of each place makes each dish unique.
So, how do you keep them all straight? And, how do you learn the recipes when you don’t speak the language?
Take Dockwalk’s culinary cruise of the Internet through the Western Mediterranean and impress your guests with authentic regional dishes this summer. Each location will feature recipes for a starter or soup, a salad, a main dish, a side dish and a dessert. So as the captain plans the itinerary, chefs can plan the menus. Bon appetite!
Barcelona
Pa Amb Tomaquet
Tomato-rubbed bread
http://www.tienda.com/recipes/pancontomate.html
Xato
Curly endive, salt cod, anchovy and olive salad
http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2010/02/xato-catalan-typical-dish-for-culinary.html
Escalivada
Roasted vegetable salad
http://www.victoriaallman.com/blog/2010/12/19/9-a-barbecue-salad
Fideua
Seafood noodle dish
http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2007/08/fideu.html
Crème Catalan
Catalan burnt cream
http://www.victoriaallman.com/blog/2010/12/27/10-skipped-memories-cadeques
Palma de Mallorca
Trempo
Mallorcan summer salad
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pilar-sanchez/sepia-amb-trempo-squid-with-summer-salad-recipe/index.html
Coca De Recapte
Flatbread with roasted vegetables
http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/coca-de-recapte.htm
Tumbet
Mallorcan-style ratatouille
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article813476.ece
Lechon Asada
Roast suckling pig
http://www.spain.info/en_US/saborea/recetas/lechona_asada.html
Gato de Almendras
Almond cake with almond Ice cream
http://www.spain-recipes.com/gato-ametlla.html
Provence
Crudites avec Anchoiade
Raw vegetables with anchovy dip
http://www.chefmorgan.com/time-for-summer-panier-de-crudites-avec-anchoiade
Tapenade
Olive paste with toasts
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Tapenade-109065
Salade Nicoise
Tuna, hard-boiled egg and green bean salad
http://www.ochef.com/r189.htm
Bouilliabaisse
Fish soup
http://familystylefood.com/2009/08/julia-childs-bouillabaisse-recipe/
Tarte aux Abricots
Apricot tart
http://melangerbaking.com/2009/11/23/tarte-aux-abricots-apricot-tart/
Liguria
Focaccia
Flat bread
http://www.fornobravo.com/brick_oven_cooking/bread/flatbread/focaccia.html
Minestrone alla Ligure
Vegetable soup with pesto sauce
http://italianfood.about.com/od/heartysoups/r/blr0153.htm
Trofie al Pesto alla Genovese
Pasta with basil and pine nut sauce
http://www.victoriaallman.com/blog/17-rediscovering-pesto
Tuscany
Panzanella
Tomato and bread salad
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/panzanella-recipe/index.html
Cacciucco
Fish stew with five fish – one for each C in the name
http://www.turismo.intoscana.it/allthingstuscany/tuscanycious/cacciucco-alla-livornese-recipe/
Porchetta
Roasted pork loin
http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Porchetta
Castagnaccio
Chestnut flour cake
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/chestnut-cake-with-lemon-sauce-castagnaccio-recipe/index.html
Sicily
Caponata
Sweet and sour eggplant
http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Caponata-1000087189
Arancine
Rice balls with cheese
http://www.bellalimento.com/2011/04/11/arancini-fried-rice-balls/
Pasta con le Sarde
Pasta with sardines
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/pasta-con-le-sarde-1832821.html
Pesca Spada Alla Siciliana
Grilled lemon and oregano swordfish
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/swordfish-sicilian-style
Cannoli
Deep-fried pastry with sweetened ricotta cheese
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Sicilian-Cannoli-232015
Sardinia
Pane Carasau
Dry, light, thin bread
http://www.food52.com/recipes/8334_pane_carasau
Buttarigia
Bottarga pasta
http://fxcuisine.com/Default.asp?language=2&Display=48&resolution=high
Pears with honey walnuts and pecorino cheese
http://www.sardegnaturismo.it/index.php?xsl=87&s=4396&v=2&c=3160&t=1
Morocco
Zaalouk
Eggplant and tomato salad
http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/saladsandsidedishes/r/Zaalouk_Recipe.htm
Pastilla
Chicken and almond Pie
http://www.latartinegourmande.com/2007/02/25/an-air-of-morocco-with-a-chicken-pastilla-vent-du-maroc-avec-une-pastilla-de-poulet/
Tagine Daj
Chicken with preserved lemon and olive stew
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/moroccan-chicken-tajine-recipe/index.html
Limun bel-Qerfa
Moroccan oranges in cinnamon and orange blossom water
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