Sushemi

There are many different types of sushi, the most well known in the western world would probably be Nori-maki or Makizushi. Makizushi combines vinegared rice (Sumeshi) with different fillings like cucumber strips, thinly sliced raw tuna or smoked salmon, pickled 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 …

Cheese Tortellini Salad with Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette

The wonderful sun-dried tomatoes go nicely with the three cheese tortellini in this salad. When tossing the vinaigrette into the salad, use as little or as much as you like, according to your preference. Salad 9 ounces Fresh three cheese 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 …

Homemade Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Normally, the thought of dried food does not bring to mind a gourmet meal. However, a relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes gives a gourmet touch and a burst of flavor to a variety of recipes. Easy to make, store, Read More …

Kutya

Kutya is a traditional Christmas dish in Russia. It is a porridge made from wheat or rice served with honey, poppy seeds, fruit (especially berries and dried fruit like raisins), chopped walnuts or sometimes even fruit jellies. Kutya is sometimes Read More …

Gorgonzola and Dried Cherry Salad

This simple combination of leafy green lettuce, sweet red onion, sliced apples, roasted pecans and dried cherries tossed in raspberry vinaigrette can serve as a main lunch entrée or on the side in a more extravagant meal. 1/4 cup extra Read More …

Goat Cheese Rolled in Dried Cranberries

Just in time for the holidays, this recipe is simple and easy! Only two ingredients and in five minutes, you have a gourmet and delicious appetizer. 1 (11 ounce) fresh goat cheese log 2 cups dried cranberries Remove fresh Goat Read More …

Crostini

Crostini translates as “little toasts” in Italian. For flavor variations, try brushing the crostini with infused oils or sprinkle with desired dried herbs or seasonings. 1 loaf French bread, ends trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices Extra virgin olive 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 …