Blonde Lasagna

Instead of tomato sauce, this lasagna uses a ricotta custard heavily laced with garlic and red pepper. You can adjust the amount of seasoning to your own taste, but I have found that the lasagna is less bland if you Read More …

Pho

Pho (rhymes with “duh”) is the national soup of Vietnam and one of the most popular Asian noodle soups in America. Originally just a boiled beef and noodle soup, it has evolved over the years. Now it comes in chicken, Read More …

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Ice cream in Spain is rarely served as a desert at home. Rather, it is a decadent treat found at sidewalk cafes and in restaurants. Likewise, ice cream stands are common sight around Spain in the summer, especially throughout beach Read More …

Fried Quail With Stolichny Salad

Yar’s head chef, Maxim Tarusin, shares a recipe for quail, which he says can be found at gourmet grocery stores around Moscow or via the Internet shop Russky Dvor. Per serving: 1/2 quail torso 3g soy sauce 3g chile sauce Read More …

Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, and Kalamata Olives

Although bruschetta can be found on chic restaurant menus around the country, the classic is humble: a slice of grilled, roasted, or broiled Italian bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with diced fresh tomatoes and a bit of olive oil. Read More …

Coconut Pecan Frosting Mix Substitute

Do you have a recipe calling for dry coconut pecan frosting mix and found that it is no longer available? Well, no need to fret! Pillsbury has provided this helpful recipe for cooks who still want to use those tasty Read More …

Strawberry Pudding

What an unusual use for this glorious summer fruit! A Danish recipe that I thoroughly enjoyed. Though the original recipe called for vanilla, I found that the lemon zest did more to perk up the flavor of the berries. Cooking Read More …

Russian Borodinsky Bread

There is a single standard of Borodinsky bread recipe, approved in 1984. The earliest mention of Borodinsky bread found in the literature of the early twenties of the 20th century. Borodinsky bread recipe has not been changed over the past 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 …

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 …