Pilotas (Meatballs) – Pilota – Catalan for ball – is a recipe of Arab origin, although originally it did not use pork but other meats, especially lamb. It is part of many classic Catalan dishes, and also delicious simply as Read More …
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Gremolata (see also Osso Bucco)
Asparagus Omelette (Omelette Aux Asperges)
Although this unique omelette is usually served from the skillet, it is also delicious served cold or at room temperature. Indeed, cooled leftovers of this delectable dish with a glass of amontillado sherry make for a perfect picnic lunch. While Read More …
Arroz al horno (Baked Rice)
This recipe is typical of home-cooking in the Marina Alta comarca in Alicante province–although you find slightly different versions all over Levante. Baked Rice It’s also sometimes called arroz passejat, meaning rice that has gone for a walk–because it was 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 …
Easy Chocolate Mousse
This recipe for chocolate mousse is delicious. This is quick and very easy to make and is sure to please the whole family. It is also a great dessert to serve when you have guests. 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows or Read More …
Elk Medallions with Rhubarb Port Wine Sauce
This very simple yet rich sauce can be made in larger batches right about the time the rhubarb is ready. It can be frozen or canned for later use. It’s also great with any game bird or chicken. Makes 4 Read More …
Almond Fortune Cookies
To make the fortunes for these cookies, cut 3 x 1/2-inch strips of paper and write or type your own fortunes with non-toxic ink. Because you must work quickly to shape the cookies, it’s best to make them one at Read More …
Crab Stuffed Lobster
This crab-stuffed lobster makes a delicious entree. Perfect for that romantic dinner at home. It also makes a great entree for a dinner party. 2 qt. water 2 tbsp. salt 2 (1 1/2-1 3/4 lb.) live lobsters 1/2 lb. fresh Read More …
Enchiladas Suizas de Jaiba (Crabmeat Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce)
The flavorful crabmeat mixture used as a filling for these distinctive enchiladas comes from the Caribbean coast of Mexico. So that the delicate flavor of the crab isn’t overwhelmed by a strong sauce, serve them with the creamy Sour Cream Read More …
Ginger Lime Coleslaw
This coleslaw has an intense flavour. You could also add chopped peppers or almonds, etc. 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, shredded 1/2 onion, diced 2 ml powdered ginger 50 ml freshly squeeze lime juice 15 ml mayonnaise or Read More …
Raspberry Vinegar
The exceptionally fine aroma of this home-made vinegar makes the effort involved in preparing it well worth while. It can also be made with blackberries or blackcurrants. Fruit vinegars make delicious dressings for modern gourmand salads made with shellfish, raw Read More …
Monte Carlo Restaurant Tomato Risotto
An upscale comfort food, reddened by tomato and shaped as a heart, is what restaurateur Andre Rochat devised in his tomato risotto. His eponymous restaurants are at 401 S. Sixth St. and in the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. Read More …