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Few tapas taste more Spanish than championes al ajillo (ajillo mushrooms), dripping with olive oil, garlic and dry Spanish Sherry. To make this tapa even more authentic, be sure to serve the mushrooms with plenty of fresh, crusty bread to Read More …
Savory meat sauce over juicy hot dogs are an amusement park classic. The kids will love them with cheese, mustard or even potato chips. These dogs are the real thing! 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup diced onion 1/4 Read More …
These aren’t difficult to make, but they look fancy because they have three distinct layers. A shortbread crust is topped by a chocolate layer, which is then topped with a thin walnut layer. The bars freeze well, and they’ll keep Read More …
This Scottish favorite has a wonderful buttery taste and firm but light crumb – an irresistible combination. If you happen to be in Yountville, California, at approximately 2pm you will see members of my pastry team from the French Laundry Read More …
I love ordering Spinach Artichoke Dip when I go out to eat. This recipe is even better and you don’t even have to leave the house. Just serve with bread or crackers 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup green onion, chopped Read More …
There’s nothing like a dip to make fresh fruit even better! This butterscotch dip can made ahead of time and served with apples or over ice cream. 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup butterscotch-flavor chips 1/4 teaspoon Read More …
In the Japanese art of origami, a simple piece of paper can be transformed into a crane, an elephant or even Santa Claus. Equally subtle, stirring a few Japanese ingredients into roughly mashed California avocado creates a new taste sensation. Read More …
The crisp texture and herbaceous flavor of the asparagus tastily contrasts with the spongy texture and earthy flavor of mushrooms. Kissed with a lively lemon dressing, this dish makes a perfect appetizer, small plate or even a light entree. Go Read More …
This entree is excellent for summer entertaining. It’s even better and easier if you place the meat in the marinade a day in advance. Accompany with steamed white rice to catch the juices. 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Worcestershire Read More …
You can get fresh beef tongue and most large supermarkets, but if you can find a smoked tongue, or be willing to smoke one yourself, you will get even more flavour. Tongue has a mild yet distinctive flavour and is Read More …
To make this finest cut of beef even more delicious, coat the filet with a zesty combination of garlic bread crumbs, walnuts, horseradish and creme fraiche. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, sliced thin 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Read More …
Here’s a clone recipe for that popular convenience store slush that most everyone knows from the excruciating brain freeze that follows a big gulp. You must have a blender to make this clone of 7-11’s Slurpee, and enough room to Read More …
These are great for snacking, making s’mores or even for smashing into crumbs to make a delicious graham cracker crust. 2 cups gluten-free flour (1 part each of bean flour, tapioca flour & cornstarch) 1/4 cup sweet rice flour (Mochiko Read More …
These little cakes are so versatile; they can be used as a canape, first course or even main course. Mayonnaise 1 avocado 3 tablespoons whole egg mayonnaise flaked sea salt black pepper, corn mill Salsa 2 vine ripened tomatoes (seeded Read More …
Quick, simple, and unbelievably tasty. This recipe could make even a self-professed brussels sprout hater change their mind. Roasting at a high temperature with olive oil brings out the sweetness and reduces the cabbagey taste of brussels sprouts, caramelizing the Read More …
There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a hearty, slow cooked dinner at day’s end. And, it’s even better when that dinner is pot roast with all the trimmings. 1 chuck roast (around 3 pounds) Olive oil 1 pound carrots, Read More …
Tasty all by themselves, and even better dipped into homemade hummus! 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Garlic granules 2 teaspoons Onion powder 2 teaspoons Oregano 1 teaspoon Paprika 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; freshly ground 1/2 teaspoon Salt 2 tablespoons Read More …
A quick and easy recipe that can be used as an appetizer, a side dish, or even an entree! 2 Medium sized Zucchini’s, sliced into 1/2″ rounds 2 TBS of *Garlic Oil Mix together 1/4 teaspoon each of dried Basil, Read More …
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 …
You’ve tried everything to make lobster bisque — a drip bisque maker, a percolator, French press, AeroPress, even a pressure lobster bisque maker — and sure, it tastes great, but you can’t help but feel that none of it captures Read More …
A delicious pumpkin cookie that can be eaten single or filled with whoopie pie filling to make it even better. 2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree 2 eggs 3 cups Read More …
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 …
This is one of the best apple pies ever, with a candied pecan crumb topping. It is a deep dish pie that can be made in a cast iron skillet for that rustic look, and it helps make a great Read More …
Two wonderful desserts combined into one, even better… Take your simple peach crumble, throw it on top your basic peach pie, and you get this rich and scrumptious dessert. Sweet peaches flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg are covered Read More …
I love to serve this refreshing salad alongside Mexican dishes, grilled steak or even as a nice side to hamburgers. 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro; minced 1 clove Read More …
A family favorite that is really good and very easy to make. This barbecued bean recipe makes a terrific side dish for any picnic or barbecue and draws raves from everyone. It’s a great summer-time dish that is prepared on Read More …
If you’re a Baby Ruth fan (or even if you’re not), you’ll love these peanut buttery bars with the candy melted on top. They’re a cinch to make and the kids will love them! 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Read More …
Be sure to give yourself a good head start time-wise by starting preparation several hours ahead or even the day before. This traditional bread-like cake originally hails from Poland. Dough: 1 1/4 cups (3/4 pound) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup Read More …
A carbonara sauce is typically made with just Italian bacon, eggs, cheese, and black pepper. A little half-and-half creates an even silkier texture. 1 pound(s) spaghetti 8 ounce(s) (8 slices) bacon, cut 1-inch-thick crosswise 3 large eggs 3/4 cup(s) grated Read More …
To make the beef braciole (pronounced bra’zhul which means ‘slices of beef’), a tender flank steak is pounded or butterflied to an even thickness and then rolled with a flavorful filling of salt pork, garlic, pesto, parsley, prosciutto and Pecorino Read More …
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 …
It’s hard to imagine New Year’s dinner in Russia without it. It’s not too hard to make kholodets, but it does take a while, preparation can take up to three days. In our times, you can enjoy this kind of Read More …
Every cook seems to have her own recipe for the Russian version of sauerkraut, which has been known to make even life in a civil war bearable Sour cabbage can made in wooden tubs. A small amount (5-10kg) can be Read More …
This ingenious recipe for overnight oatmeal makes cooking steel-cut oats a cinch. The previous night you boil six cups of water, stir in the oatmeal, let boil for 1-minute, turn off the heat and cover. The next morning, you turn Read More …
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 …
A dash of cinnamon adds even more rich flavor to these easy bars. Rice cereal makes them crunchy while Raisinets add both a chewy texture and a burst of chocolate in each bite. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking Read More …
Whether on a dessert table, at a picnic or even at an actual Mexican wedding, these cookies are always a welcome sight. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 cup ground nuts Read More …
This is the best southern sweet tea I have even had. BE WARNED: It is very sweet, cut back on the sugar if you need to. The baking soda takes the bitterness away from the tea. 6 tea bags; regular Read More …
There’s nothing like a dip to make fresh fruit even better! This butterscotch dip can made ahead of time and served with apples or over ice cream. 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup butterscotch-flavor chips 1/4 teaspoon Read More …