Mixed Berry Scones

This Scottish Quick Bread is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone), the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. The original triangular-shaped scone was made with oats and griddle-baked. Today’s versions are more Read More …

Deep Dish Apple Pie with Brandy Pecan Crumb Topping

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 …

Anticuchos (Peruvian Kabobs)

In Peru, these peppery morsels are welcomed as casual appetizers, a festive first course or the main event itself. Today Anticuchos are made with beef hearts; in the days before cattle were brought by the Spanish, some believe Anticuchos were Read More …

Wolfgang Puck’s Pumpkin Pie

Wolfgang Puck is a German-born chef who has made his mark in California. He has such goldmines as Spago’s in LA and Stars in the City plus a few more salted away around the globe. This is Wolfgang Puck’s very Read More …

Spaghetti Carbonara

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 …

Homemade Pesto in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients (not counting salt & pepper)

Pesto is a sauce originating in Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy (pesto genovese), and traditionally consists of crushed garlic, basil, and European pine nuts blended with olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese), and Fiore Sardo (cheese made Read More …

Zesty Slow-Cooker Italian Pot Roast

Are you looking for an easy recipe that you can make in around 10 minutes and leave in a slow cooker all day? Thank look no further. This is very easy and will taste great! Chuck roast, potatoes, celery and Read More …

Homemade Gnocchi with only 4 ingredients

Gnocchi (N(Y)OK-ee) The “G” is silent. Gnocchi are served warm to hot and eaten as a first course (primo piatto), as an alternative to soups (minestre) or pasta. They are generally home-made in Italian households. Common accompaniments of gnocchi include Read More …

Perfect Chocolate Fudge

This quick fudge recipe cooks much like a marshmallow-based fudge but without the marshmallows. If made as directed, this extra-chocolaty, extra-creamy fudge will be perfect every time. 750 ml (3 cups) semisweet chocolate chips 250 ml (1 cup) butter or Read More …

Salmon Coulibiac (кулебяка с лососем)

Salmon might not seem like the most budget-friendly food at the moment, but keep in mind that this pie contains only one fish fillet and feeds six people as a main dish. Don’t feel limited to the more expensive лосось Read More …

Kholodets

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 …

Glazed Apple Lattice Coffee Cake

A tempting Polish braided sweet bread filled with a spicy apple filling and drizzled with icing. This delectable and fragrant coffee cake does take a bit of time to prepare, but is actually quite easy to make, and well worth 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 …

Tempura Donburi – Tendon – Tempura Rice Bowl

In Japan, tempura over rice is simply called tendon. It’s a shortened word for tempura donburi. You can certainly use any veggies, herbs, fish, seafood for the topping. Normally, large shrimp along with several varieties of vegetables are made into 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 …

Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad

As improbable as it might sound, this combination is utterly fantastic, both savoury and refreshing at the same time. You can pare it down to the essential contrast, and serve no more than a plate of chunked watermelon, sprinkled with Read More …

White Polenta with Parmigiano Reggiano

Polenta is usually made by adding cornmeal in a slow, steady stream to a pot of boiling water. Instead, when preparing this creamy polenta recipe made with white cornmeal instead of yellow, add cold water to the cornmeal as a Read More …

Matzo Balls

Fluffy dumplings made of matzo meal are traditionally served during Passover. Larger dumpling can be filled and baked before adding them to a rich home-made chicken broth. 2 large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 1/2 cup matzo meal 2 Read More …

Pumpkin Pie Swirled Cheesecake Bars for 96

Give them the holiday flavors of pumpkin pie in an irresistible cheesecake bar. The chefs at Kraft Foodservice make it easy with Philadelphia Cheesecake Batter, an ingenious ready-to-use product with scratch-made flavor. Yield: 96 servings Crust graham cracker crumbs 3.75 Read More …