Hard Candy

One of the quickest and easiest candies you can make! If using molds, be sure to use molds designed for high temperatures. Cook in a heavy saucepan, no more than two-quart capacity. This may be used to make windows for Read More …

Italian Fried Chicken Pasta Salad

I created this recipe several years ago as a simple-to-prepare Italian-style main dish or side salad. The colors make it very appealing, and the flavors are an excellent combination. 1 pound tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained, Read More …

Spring Thyme Onion Tart (Quiche)

This fragrant, appetizing quiche is a lower-fat version than many but its flavor is outstanding. The lively seasonal tastes of green spring onions, mild cheese, and fresh thyme make it a great choice for a light spring supper. Omega-3 oils, Read More …

Keftedakia

Keftedes, or keftedakia, are Greek meatballs. Small keftedakia are used as appetizers for parties and festivities of every sort. Large keftedes, with pilaf, vegetable, and salad, make a tasty family dinner. 1 pound ground round 1/2 cup grated onion 1 Read More …

Tuna and Goat Cheese Empanadillas

Empanadas are crisp turnovers that can be filled with anything from ham and cheese to spinach and pine nuts, or the previous day’s leftovers. although they are often associated with South America, empanadas originated in Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia, Read More …

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 …

Ajillo Mushrooms

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 …

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 …

Down East Haddock Chowder

Chowders are simple soups – usually just fish, potato, onion and milk. They are quick to make and among the best soups in Canada. This haddock chowder is a recreation of the popular chowder served at the Evangeline Snack Bar Read More …

Orange Brunch Muffins

A drizzle of white chocolate on top gives these muffins just the right amount of sweetness to make them a true breakfast treat. Serve them for a quick morning bite, or pass them around as an appetizer for a hearty Read More …

Desmond Hotel Shaker Muffins

These muffins, which are are chock-full of fruit and nuts, would make a hearty start to any morning. The staff at The Desmond serves them in the restaurants, coffee shops, at banquets and for room service. Since they could be Read More …

Basic Chicken Broth

This is a rich, flavorful foundation on which many other recipes are built. Although it is time-consuming to make, it will add depth of flavor to any recipe that calls for chicken broth or stock. The smart thing to do Read More …

Hardtack

Hardtack was a simple flour biscuit issued to Union soldiers throughout the war. Hardtack crackers made up a large portion of a soldier’s daily ration. It was square or sometimes rectangular in shape with small holes baked into it, and Read More …

Chocolate Walnut Bars

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 …

Australian Poached Rabbit with Bruschetta

1 each Spanish onion, peeled and sliced 2 each Stalks of celery, chopped 2 sm Carrots, chopped 2 each Sprigs of thyme 2 each Bay leaves 12 each Black peppercorns 1 each Rabbit 2 each Cloves of garlic, quartered 16 Read More …

Cervena Venison Burgers with Sweet and Sour Tomatoes and Horseradish Creme Fraiche

These burgers have been a big hit whether I served them as a special at PUBLIC or when I prepare them at home for friends and family. You can use any cut of Cervena for this recipe, but I would 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 …

Mussels in Garlic Butter

Garlic and mussels are a perfect match. Try this simple to make delight. The best part…you know it…dipping some warm grilled crusty bread in the delicious nectar. 2 pounds fresh, cleaned mussels 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup 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 …

Roasted Portobellos and goat cheese

This is a delicious recipe for mushrooms. A combination of pasta sauce, cheese, onions, and more, make this a wonderful addition to your meal. 1 cup pasta sauce 4 large portobello mushrooms (4-inch diameter) 1/3 cup cream cheese spread 1 Read More …

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Everyone knows about and has used Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup. It is a critical ingredient in thousands of casserole dishes – and that is a good thing. But to sit down to a bowl of fresh, homemade creamy mushroom Read More …

Garlic Ice Cream

This recipe, from The Stinking Rose Cookbook by The Stinking Rose restaurant in San Francisco, is a deliciously unusual combination, which will certainly make your dinner guests take notice. Make sure they understand the garlic flavor is intentional. Otherwise, they’ll 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 Tenderloin with Walnut Horseradish Crumbs

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 …

Best Beef Tacos

Serve these super tasty tacos family Style by setting the dining table with bowls filled with the seasoned beef, taco shells and desired toppings and let each person make their own taco. This is a "hands-on" food, so be sure Read More …

Baked Cranberry Almond Brie

Warm Brie topped with cranberry sauce and toasted almonds is hidden in a soft, flaky cream cheese pastry. It’s magically easy to make! Pastry Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Ultra Creamy Butter, softened 1 (3-ounce) Read More …

Goat Cheese Medallions

A great appetizer! Serve these hot cheese rounds as a first course, with a salad, or cut or make them in smaller sizes and serve them as an appetizer. I served this appetizer with Roasted Olives with Fennel and Lemon. Read More …

Aceitunas a la Sevillana

These tasty olives, served as part of Spain’s famous tapas appetizer platters, make a great dish to pass around at a party, or as an antipasto. One 7-ounce jar green Spanish olives (preferably large), lightly crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Read More …

A Profitable Valentines Day

Valentines Day is approaching fast and ignoring the opportunity presented to increase profits for this day would be foolish. You don’t need to have a five star restaurant to make an effort. A small country pub can find ways to Read More …