Bharta: smoked aubergine with tomato and herbs

Bharta, smoked aubergine with herbs Roasting aubergines over a flame, either a stove if you have a gas burner, or ultimately better for flavour, over the ashes of a wood fire, will make this dish as well as Baba ganoush

Hallacas Caraqueñas: a Venezuelan Christmas tradition

Hallacas Caraqueñas: a Venezuelan Christmas tradition Hallacas originated in Venezuela during colonial times. It is a dish that has evolved into several regional versions in the country, and apparently owes its making to the church, who’s catholic priests requested gratitude