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 …
Refreshing Creamed Zuccini Soup
The true Bulgarian zuccini soup uses rice instead of potatoes, and it isn’t pureed at the end. It also needs a special final touch – adding a beaten egg with a tbsp of lemon juice to ‘bind the soup together’. Read More …
Classic Oyster Stew
Oyster Stew is a classic meal and a Christmas Eve tradition for many. That tradition is said to have started with Irish immigrants who fled here during the potato famine in the mid-1800s. They replaced a traditional stew containing ling Read More …
Pollo en Mole Poblano (Chicken in Mole, Puebla Style)
If there is one dish that could be considered Mexican haute cuisine, then Mole Poblano is surely it. Legend has it that the voluptuous sauce – a blend of chiles, spices, and chocolate – was created by the European Catholic Read More …
Beef Hot Tamales
Tamales are a lot of work, but the end results are reward enough. Often they are made with a variety of meats and vegetables. Although savory tamales are the most popular in America, in Mexico they also serve sweet tamales Read More …
Baked Garlic Green Beans
A yummy way to make green beans. I have also made this recipe with fresh and canned green beans. 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 teaspoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Read More …
Turkey Souffle
Yummy way to use up leftover turkey. You can also used cooked chicken or pork for variety. 2 cups milk 2 Tbs butter 2 Tbs Flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup Bread crumbs 2 cups Turkey; cooked Read More …
Severed Fingers Halloween Cookies
This recipe is from Martha Stewart, so not only do they look cool but they also have fantastic flavor–not too dry or hard. Even though they are soft inside, they aren’t too, too fragile. 2 tablespoons red food coloring 30 Read More …
Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Boo-schetta
Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of these “red-veined eyeball” toasts. The great thing about the boo-schetta is that a platter full of them not only looks eerie but also tastes delicious?a claim you can?t always make Read More …
Chilli and garlic Snowflake Bread
This is savoury bread that is in a snowflake shape and is great for parties, morning teas and at home. It is best eaten warm however can also be warmed up later in a microwave Dough 5 cups of Baker’s Read More …
Easy & Delicious Baklava
Baklava is easier than it looks, especially when using pre-made phyllo dough. Baklava is also customizable, there are no right or wrong nuts to use, and you can add additionally items to your filling such as chocolate, coconut, and more! Read More …
Cajun Kimchi
Kimchi is the national dish of South Korea. Spicy, sour, and fizzy, it’s typically made from fermented Napa cabbage covered in a spicy red pepper sauce. While it’s definitely an acquired taste for the uninitiated, Koreans eat this food at Read More …
Tender Oven Baked Pork Chops
This recipe is foolproof. The pork chops turn out VERY tender. Make sure to buy pork chops with the bone. The bones add more flavor, and the meat is more moist. I would also suggest to NOT buy “thin” cut Read More …
French Apple Pie
If you like nuts in your desserts , you will like this variation to the classic apple pie filling. I noticed that the nut filling on the bottom also helps to keep the crust crispier and prevents it from getting 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 …
Arugula & Blueberry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Yes, this salad is bursting with healthy antioxidants and omega oils, but it’s also bursting with flavor. Peppery arugula, sweet, tart berries, creamy avocado and savory walnuts are a magical combination 1 cup Blueberries 4 bunch Arugula 1 cup Walnuts Read More …
rosemary-chili marinated goat cheese
Canning jars are ideal for marinated the goat cheese, but any container large enough and with a tight-fitting lid will work. Also, be sure to save the oil you marinated the cheese in. It’s great for dipping bread, sauteing vegetables Read More …
Homemade Italian Sausage
Homemade Italian Sausage without all the commercial fillers and gluten free. I admit, that this is a long process, but the end product is worth it. The reason so many commercial sausages have gluten in them is because they tend Read More …
Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip
It does not get any simpler than this. Add ingredients and mix in a food processor. If you do not own a food processor, you could chop up the sun-dried tomatoes into very small pieces with a knife and add Read More …
Maple Fudge
Maple-flavoured fudge is a Canadian classic. The real maple syrup in this recipe produces a creamy confection that is also easy to make. 500 ml (2 cups) maple syrup 175 ml (3/4 cup) half-and-half (10 per cent) cream 30 ml Read More …
Garlic Toasts (гренки с чесноком)
Garlic toast, or grenki, are classic Russian bar food: cheap, filling, and good with beer. Many families also like to make these toasts at home as a way of using up stale slices of Borodinsky bread. If beer is not Read More …
Basic Congee
Congee, served with crullers for dipping, is a classic Chinese breakfast dish. This is basic recipe for congee that you can add to as desired. There are no rules about what to add: meat, fish, vegetables, and healthy herbs, shredded Read More …
Swiss Cheese Bacon Smoked Almond Dip
Awesome dip!!! Always the first to go at parties. It is also great served in pre-packaged phyllo cups … 10 slices bacon 8 ounces cream cheese, Softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard 1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, Shredded Read More …
Creamy Asparagus Soup
This soup is so creamy you’ll be surprised there’s not actually any cream in it. This is great as a warm soup but is also very elegant served chilled. 1 pound Asparagus 1 tablespoon Butter 1 medium Onion 2 medium Read More …
Egg Muffin Cups
This recipe is so easy to make and you can make a batch on Sunday night for quick and easy breakfast during the week. Also, you can customize it to your taste by adding different veggies, meats and cheeses. makes Read More …
Potato Pancakes or Blinis
These little pancakes/blinis are great topped with caviar…but in a pinch, smoked salmon is a great alternative. Feel free to use whatever topping you like. They can also be gluten-free, if you use the potato starch. Wonderful as an appetizer… Read More …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Super easy and deeply flavorful. Roasting makes the Brussels sprouts all crispy and caramelized on the outside while the insides are perfectly tender with none of the bitterness typically found in brussel sprouts. The roasting also gives them a sweeter Read More …
Clotted Cream
This specialty of Devonshire, England (which is why it’s also known as Devonshire or Devon cream) is traditionally made by gently heating rich, unpasteurized milk until a semisolid layer of cream forms on the surface. After cooling, the thickened cream Read More …
Pasta with Pesto and Beans
Penne pasta also works well in this dish. 1 (7-ounce) package BUITONI® Pesto with Basil 8 ounces rotini pasta, prepared according to package directions 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup chopped, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1/8 Read More …
Roasted Garlic
Serve with crackers and a round of brie with jalapeno jelly. Also, wonderful spread for bread. 1 garlic bulb 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 sprig fresh rosemary Peel any loose skins off the garlic bulb. Place garlic bulb in center Read More …
Quick Lobster Bisque
Any dish with lobster is sure to impress. The fact that it is so easy to prepare, makes it a treat not only to the palate but also for the chef. 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 Read More …
Deluxe Toll House Mud Bars
These chewy, chocolate-filled, chocolate-topped bars also have nuts in them. Try them for an afternoon snack. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 Read More …
Torte Medovik
Making Medovik is a multi-stage process, involving cooking the separate cake layers one by one in the oven. It also requires chilling the tort overnight in the refrigerator. Plan accordingly. For the Biscuit Layer Cake 2 eggs 16 Tbl (225 Read More …
Happy Hour Peachy Quesadillas!
Peaches are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! Due to the beta carotene found in peaches, eye health can be improved by consuming them, There are also skin benefits (vit C), toxin cleansing, weight control and anti cancer benefits! To Read More …
Lemon Curd
Lemon curd is a sweet-tart custard traditionally spread on plain scones and muffins. It also makes a lovely cake, pie or tart filling. 3 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 cup fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons Read More …
Oven Fried Potatoes
An easy and scrumptious way to cook potatoes and onions. You can also cook the foil package on a grill or over campfire coals. 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin 3 medium onions, peeled, sliced, separated into rings Garlic Read More …
Savory French Onion Soup
Soy sauce adds a distinct rich aroma to traditional French onion soup. This version also incorporates a bit of garlic sautéed with the onion. 4 tablespoons butter 5 onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup soy sauce Read More …
Chewy Almond and Cherry Bars
This easy to make recipe features lots of dried fruit and nuts and with just enough batter to hold everything together. The results are not only chewy, crunchy, and delicious but also healthy. 3/4 cup whole almonds, with or without Read More …