Finnish Strawberry Snow (Mansikkalumi)

No fruit symbolizes more the arrival of summer to Finns than Strawberries. The open air markets begin in early June with imported berries from mainland Europe. However, it is the arrival of the superior Finnish strawberries, in the end of Read More …

Arroz negro (Black Rice)

Black rice (arroz negro) is popular along the entire Mediterranean coast of Spain, but specially in Castellon de la Plana, the extreme north of the Valencian Community, and in Tarragona, the most southern area of neighboring Catalonia. The original recipe Read More …

Barbecued Turtle Steak

Yield: 1 servings 3 lb Turtle steak 6 Limes 1/2 c Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 cl Garlic 1 ds White pepper Salt and pepper to taste For those of you that haven’t had the opportunity to have Read More …

Indonesian Stir Fry Noodles with Chicken and Veggies

This is the Malay version of fried noodles. Serve it for dinner along with some Chicken Satays, and feel free to include other vegetables, if you wish. If the Chinese noodles are unavailable, substitute with Spaghettini. BASE: 8 oz fresh Read More …

Devilish Piggy Wings

Many stores carry a variety of Cajun blends, or create your family’s favorite. A tasty appetizer or tailgating dish. Be sure to have Blue cheese dressing and celery sticks to serve along side. 1 pound ribs, cut into 1-rib portions, Read More …

Cobb Salad

Like many recipes, Cobb salad evolved as a solution to a rather mundane problem. In the late 1920s, Bob Cobb, manager of the original Brown Derby in Hollywood, California, was becoming tired of his daily meals, which consisted mostly of Read More …

Mixed Berry Scones

This Scottish Quick Bread is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone), the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. The original triangular-shaped scone was made with oats and griddle-baked. Today’s versions are more Read More …

Ricotta Fritters – Italian Doughnuts

Very very good. Easy to make. Add a tablespoon or more of lemon zest. Remember to put small spoonfuls into hot oil or they won’t cook through. You could also add almond flavor along with the vanilla. This is one Read More …

Tempura Donburi – Tendon – Tempura Rice Bowl

In Japan, tempura over rice is simply called tendon. It’s a shortened word for tempura donburi. You can certainly use any veggies, herbs, fish, seafood for the topping. Normally, large shrimp along with several varieties of vegetables are made into Read More …