tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post2450317190293295730..comments2024-03-26T21:10:11.253+01:00Comments on Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once: CocaHaalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-74767699419114274382007-07-06T09:39:00.000+02:002007-07-06T09:39:00.000+02:00Thanks Jane - I think the pleasure is evident in e...Thanks Jane - I think the pleasure is evident in every page, it truly is a fantastic book and I do look forward to seeing the next one hit the shelves. With the blog its a labour of love and it really has given me so much back I consider myself very lucky.<BR/><BR/>Thanks DP - it's a knockout!Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-44026512442444537112007-07-06T05:09:00.000+02:002007-07-06T05:09:00.000+02:00Haalo, thank you for this wonderful recipe! I had...Haalo, thank you for this wonderful recipe! I had a spanish themed dinner party last night, and the star of the night was this recipe - it was definately worth the effort. Thanks again.Disgruntled Pigeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690114070474827199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-75117164936138673262007-07-06T02:50:00.000+02:002007-07-06T02:50:00.000+02:00Hi Again Haalo, thanks so much for your lovely com...Hi Again Haalo, thanks so much for your lovely comments. I can't tell you how wonderful it was eating my way around spain gathering ideas... a tough job but someone has to do it! I did use a fair bit of artistic licence of course but that is the way of Spanish cuisine these days so I didn't feel I was corrupting things too much! While I am very close to all the books I have written - this one wasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-90650795218251914652007-07-05T16:45:00.000+02:002007-07-05T16:45:00.000+02:00Gosh Jane, I'm the one that has to thank you for w...Gosh Jane, I'm the one that has to thank you for writing such a great book - I've had a great time going through it from cover to cover, the dishes are just so full of flavour but are also really accessible. The only trouble is trying to decide what to cook because it all looks so tasty! If I can get hold of baby squid I'm eager to try the sweet onion and lentil recipe, then again there's that Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-79294396513159944752007-07-05T09:23:00.000+02:002007-07-05T09:23:00.000+02:00Hi Haalo - JL here - chuffed you are enjoying the ...Hi Haalo - JL here - chuffed you are enjoying the book - 2 recipes from it in a week - not bad! Just to give you some background the base can either be thin and crispy like this or leavened with a little yeast. There are sweet and savoury versions and while the base for this is not traditional in flavourings ( my addition using the flavours of the spanish islands where it hails from/moorish Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-13442487863068064592007-07-05T07:08:00.000+02:002007-07-05T07:08:00.000+02:00Hi Daniel - Savoury recipes like this one are real...Hi Daniel - Savoury recipes like this one are really only starting points and you should always cook to suit your taste. I don't see a problem with using olives.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-31208250159507049532007-07-04T17:11:00.000+02:002007-07-04T17:11:00.000+02:00Hey there. I'm a Melbourne boy and new to this bl...Hey there. I'm a Melbourne boy and new to this blog -- looks stunning!<BR/><BR/>Would you think of swapping kalamata olives for the capers on this one?<BR/><BR/>Also, tomato sauce 'infused with' garlic is awfully wanky. :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-78795983984314334332007-07-03T13:10:00.000+02:002007-07-03T13:10:00.000+02:00Hi Trig - there is a *lot* of flavour in these ing...Hi Trig - there is a *lot* of flavour in these ingredients so you would have to be careful in adding another strong flavour, I'd probably cut down on the jamón and possibly use less onions.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Wellunderstood - I think what makes Coca is the lemon and cumin base.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Christianne - I do hope you try it!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Nora - just treat it like any tart and alter the Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-53821527019144107452007-07-03T05:27:00.000+02:002007-07-03T05:27:00.000+02:00I love cocas. Yours looks particularly awesome! ...I love cocas. Yours looks particularly awesome! It definitely rivals my Puerto Rican coca. I can't wait to try out your version. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-28640895985859880292007-07-03T04:08:00.000+02:002007-07-03T04:08:00.000+02:00Plain gorgeous! I love the simple dough and freshn...Plain gorgeous! I love the simple dough and freshness of the ingredients! That is exactly the kind of bite I like to have on friday evening with a glass of wine!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-65019044212775964282007-07-03T03:29:00.000+02:002007-07-03T03:29:00.000+02:00I bet the whole thing is delightful but that crust...I bet the whole thing is delightful but that crust looks especially good. I can think of all sorts of toppings for it. Yum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-67958884711427478442007-07-02T22:42:00.000+02:002007-07-02T22:42:00.000+02:00Haalo, that looks and sounds amazing. I've never h...Haalo, that looks and sounds amazing. I've never had anything like that. I think I will try making it without Proscuitto (i don't eat prok) and add crubbed feta like you suggested. Thanks for this and also the spanish onion recipe.Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-65061973697278224152007-07-02T22:16:00.000+02:002007-07-02T22:16:00.000+02:00That is the most beautiful open tart/pizza I've ev...That is the most beautiful open tart/pizza I've ever seen. I was going to make chicken for dinner tonight, but I may try this instead! :)christiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036032786969885491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-91613465653601986252007-07-02T21:36:00.000+02:002007-07-02T21:36:00.000+02:00this is absolutely gorgeous. i'm not familiar wit...this is absolutely gorgeous. i'm not familiar with coca, but i SHOULD be! reminds me only slightly of pissaladiere, with the onions and anchovies. yum!wellunderstoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360806789318170623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-5759445420952678682007-07-02T16:48:00.000+02:002007-07-02T16:48:00.000+02:00A meal is only as good as the ingredients that mak...A meal is only as good as the ingredients that make it, and you've started with some great stuff here, Haalo. I think I could be persuaded to crumble a little goat's cheese, or maybe even some melted blue cheese like roquefort to add even more gooey richnessTrighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386804439578267100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-80429567126272847142007-07-02T16:09:00.000+02:002007-07-02T16:09:00.000+02:00Hi Rose - perhaps it's named for it's addictive qu...Hi Rose - perhaps it's named for it's addictive qualities?<BR/><BR/>Thanks Shaun - I think the pastry is good enough to be enjoyed on it's own - but a half and half sounds like a good combination.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Patricia - I can't wait to try some more recipes from the book.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-73940532014617146982007-07-02T15:40:00.000+02:002007-07-02T15:40:00.000+02:00The photos are just the icing on the cake, Haalo -...The photos are just the icing on the cake, Haalo - the whole idea is delicious!Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-37217072091670545732007-07-02T10:36:00.000+02:002007-07-02T10:36:00.000+02:00Haalo - As great as the topping sounds (I'm not on...Haalo - As great as the topping sounds (I'm not one of those who shies away from a judicious usage of anchovies), I have to say in this case that I would just stop at the dough. I have never heard of this combination of ingredients for a dough before, and I have a weakness for cumin (that and sumac are my favourite spices). Really, I'd just have the dough. Thanks for posting this as I'm keen to Shaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345640038135299538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-49110615340400743012007-07-02T00:41:00.000+02:002007-07-02T00:41:00.000+02:00I love Coca. Haven't had it in years though. yours...I love Coca. Haven't had it in years though. yours looks just lovely but without the proscuito for me. I wonder why they call it Coca?Wardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682390924316164553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-81186432811492179382007-07-01T15:51:00.000+02:002007-07-01T15:51:00.000+02:00Thanks Myriam - I'll save you a slice or more ;)Th...Thanks Myriam - I'll save you a slice or more ;)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Holler - I am really impressed by the pastry because the olive oil it is so wonderfully crisp and a real pleasure to knead and tasty on it's own. You'd be more than happy with a veg only version.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Chemonro - tomato and cheese does make for a tasty pizza.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Kalyn - I've added the link, thanks for Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-35583714285999757032007-07-01T15:33:00.000+02:002007-07-01T15:33:00.000+02:00This looks wonderful, and what a great way to use ...This looks wonderful, and what a great way to use the onions. You must add a link from the carmelized onions recipe to this one so people can find it!Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-79969552619734323802007-07-01T14:50:00.000+02:002007-07-01T14:50:00.000+02:00MMMMMM. I cook on a strict budget because I'm unem...MMMMMM. I cook on a strict budget because I'm unemployed. I like to make cheap simple pizza with tinned diced tomatos and cheese on fresh turkish bread. Other ingredients are optional.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-89919907218226267442007-07-01T14:14:00.000+02:002007-07-01T14:14:00.000+02:00That base looks amazing! And the photos are indeed...That base looks amazing! And the photos are indeed tempting! I will definitely give it a go! I would leave the anchovies and Proscuitto off and add feta, I think, but only because I am vegetarian. Yum!Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-78106631864858407002007-07-01T14:09:00.000+02:002007-07-01T14:09:00.000+02:00count me in - this looks wonderful and leaves me f...count me in - this looks wonderful and leaves me feeling very hungry. YUM!myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614533266427923232noreply@blogger.com