Making caviar at home is not nearly so hard as you might think. It is a miraculous product, beautiful as jewels with a briny pop that adds color and texture to all sorts of dishes. And freshly made caviar will Read More …
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Cheese Pound Cake
The texture is perfect — dense, but not heavy. Make sure to allow it to cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan. Then the cake will fall right out without sticking. 1 1⁄2 cups butter 1 (8 ounce) Read More …
Cold Almond and Garlic Soup with Figs and Marcona Almonds
Figs and almonds are two very Mediterranean ingredients. Together they make this simple but interesting cold soup – a glimpse of what people ate in the south of Spain before the introduction of new ingredients from the Americas. Here we Read More …
Caprese Salad & Wine
Is there anything more Italian and elegant than caprese salad and wine. This is very simple to make, just put it on a nice plate and pair it with your favorite wine in a crystal decanter with some crystal wine Read More …
Baby Ruth Crater Bars
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 …
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Sugar Coated Raspberries
Dessert is individual molten chocolate cakes. They’re simple and elegant, and they bake in under 10 minutes in a standard muffin pan. The best part about these little beauties is that the cake batter is extremely forgiving: You can make Read More …
Beef Braciole (pronounced bra’zhul)
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 …
Zeppole
Zeppole is a classic Italian treat that people look forward to at fairs and festivals. Now you can easily make them at home for friends and family. 2 eggs 1 cup of unsifted flour 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder 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 Italian Sausage
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 …
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 …
Maple Fudge
Maple-flavoured fudge is a Canadian classic. The real maple syrup in this recipe produces a creamy confection that is also easy to make. 500 ml (2 cups) maple syrup 175 ml (3/4 cup) half-and-half (10 per cent) cream 30 ml Read More …
Creamy Blond Fudge
The cream and butter make this vanilla fudge rich and the combination of ingredients gives it a creamy but slightly sticky texture. 750 ml (3 cups) granulated sugar 250 ml (1 cup) half-and-half (10 per cent) cream 125 ml (1/2 Read More …
Cacao Luxe Perfect Fudge
Rich, decadent, creamy fudge, easy to make at home and wonderful for Valentine’s Day or any day you need chocolate. No need for a candy thermometer! 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon salted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 18 Read More …
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Bars
I found these delightfully simple to make, and the result was absolutely delicious — gooey, chocolatey and decadent! 1 cup margarine, melted 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups Read More …
Syrniki
These pancakes made from cheese curds are a favorite breakfast for many Russians, but surprisingly tricky to make. 500 grams tvorog (cottage cheese); ½ cup sour cream; 1 egg; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp sugar; ½ cup flour; ¼ tsp Read More …
Garlic Toasts (гренки с чесноком)
Garlic toast, or grenki, are classic Russian bar food: cheap, filling, and good with beer. Many families also like to make these toasts at home as a way of using up stale slices of Borodinsky bread. If beer is not Read More …
Sour Cabbage
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 …
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 …
Basic Congee
Congee, served with crullers for dipping, is a classic Chinese breakfast dish. This is basic recipe for congee that you can add to as desired. There are no rules about what to add: meat, fish, vegetables, and healthy herbs, shredded 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 …
Heirloom Tomato and Creamy Pesto Pasta
Use any tasty heirloom tomato you like in this recipe, but we think it’s particularly suited to those wonderfully oversized red and purple varieties. Fresh basil or mint, toasted nuts or grated hard cheese like Parmesan or ricotta salata would Read More …
Spiced Waffles with Caramelized Apples
Without the ice cream and served warm, these make a great brunch dish. makes 4 servings 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 6 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons Read More …
How To Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven
Bacon is one of life’s great pleasures. Crispy, salty, and hot, it complements eggs and hash browns, sandwiches and desserts. But anyone who’s been served a lump of greasy, soggy bacon knows how important it is to cook it to Read More …
Egg Muffin Cups
This recipe is so easy to make and you can make a batch on Sunday night for quick and easy breakfast during the week. Also, you can customize it to your taste by adding different veggies, meats and cheeses. makes 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 …
Baby Brie Crab Appetizer
This is a wonderful appetizer! It’s easy to make and delicious. Warm creamy baby brie with crab in a crispy tartlet. 1 8-oz pkg Alouette Baby Brie Cheese 1 can crab meat with leg meat; (6 oz) well drained 2 Read More …
Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds
Serve these green beans on a large platter with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. They make a great side dish for holiday meals as well as roasted fish or grilled shrimp. Salt and pepper; to Read More …
Fruit Tacos
Taco shells wrapped around fruit and yogurt give make this a refreshing dessert with a Mexican flair. 5 cups assorted chopped or sliced fresh fruit, (apples, bananas, grapes or strawberries) 12 ORTEGA® Taco Shells, warmed 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 Read More …
Caviar Tartlets
To make these easy, stylish appetizers, use domestic red, black, or golden caviar or fish roe, or some of each, for visual contrast. Crisp filo pastry shells, about 1 inch in diameter, are available in well-stocked supermarkets. About 8 ounces Read More …
Rum Raisin Fudge
Rich, creamy, sinfully delicious and easy to make. Try different variations of this white chocolate fudge by adding walnuts and vanilla instead of raisins and rum flavoring. 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine 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 …
Strawberry and Spinach Salad
A mouth-pleasing experience: crisp leaves and heart-shaped sweet berries are dressed with a pungent vinaigrette. Sesame seeds and poppy seeds make a great addition for color and texture. 1 pound spinach, rinsed and patted dry 1 pint strawberries, hulled and Read More …
Microwave Fudge
Use only one bowl to make this rich and creamy fudge! 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar 2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon rum flavoring 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter Read More …
Shoestring Potato Cookies
Crisp, crunchy shoestring potatoes team with luscious, creamy peanut butter to form the basis of these easy-to-make, no-bake confections. Shot through with sweet, chewy raisins Shoestring Potato Cookies are just rich enough to temp the dubious. 1 (12-ounce) package butterscotch Read More …
Mushroom Pasta Pilaf
Simple to make with most ingredients readily available on your pantry shelf. 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter 1 1/3 cups uncooked ring, orzo or other small pasta 1 (10-1/2 ounce) can beef consomme, undiluted 1 cup water 1 Read More …
Microwave Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Cherry pie filling gives this dish its signature bright red color. Ginger, vinegar and brown sugar cut the sweetness to make this a savory Asian dish. 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons packed brown 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 …
Cheesy Potato Wedges
Frozen potato wedges make this appetizer simple and tasty. 1 (24-ounce) package frozen potato wedges 8 ounces (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Cheddar Cheese, shredded 8 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled 1/4 cup sliced green onions Bake potato wedges according Read More …
Grilled Peppered Tomatoes with Lemon and Garlic
This dish is a prime example that really good produce needs very little done to it to create a great-tasting dish. Since the quality of the dish depends entirely on the quality of the tomatoes, make sure you get vine-ripened Read More …
Torsk
Torsk is broiled and buttered cod fillets. This recipe uses frozen fish; defrosting is not necessary. Make sure to use butter as there it too much water in margarine. 12 frozen cod fillets 6 cups water 1 cup sugar 2 Read More …
Mini Morsel Shortbread Squares
These crisp, chocolaty squares make a noteworthy addition to any party or holiday tray. They mix up in one bowl and bake in 30 minutes. Delicious straight out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A true Read More …
Lemon Coolers
Let the kids help with this easy to bake cookie! Just as much fun to make as they are to eat! 1 (18.25-ounce) package lemon cake mix 1 (7-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed 1 large egg, slightly beaten 2 cups Read More …
Raisin Fudge
Raisins are the key to the sweetness of these surprisingly tasty treats. They’re a breeze to make and almost good for you! 1 cup applesauce 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups graham cracker Read More …
Make Your Own Hoisin Sauce
4 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons black bean paste 1 tablespoon honey or molasses 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons sesame oil 20 drops hot sauce 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Combine Read More …
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
10 medium russet potatoes 250 g cream cheese 1/2 lb 50 ml butter 1/4 cup 250 ml green onions, chopped 1 cup 250 ml sour cream 1 cup 125 ml fresh parsley, minced 1/2 cup pinch dried marjoram pinch salt Read More …
Make Ahead Cinnamon French Toast
1 loaf day-old French bread 1 cup HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Cinnamon Chips 5 large eggs, beaten 1-1/4 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Maple syrup (optional) Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with Read More …
Make Ahead French Toast
12 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 12 slices bread 1/4 cup butter Preheat oven to 500F (260C). In medium bowl, beat together eggs and milk until well blended. Pour half of the egg mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Place Read More …
Make Ahead Ham and Eggs
16 slices of bread, crusts removed 16 slices Swiss cheese 16 slices of ham 16 slices of American cheese 8 eggs 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 3 cup milk 2 cup corn flakes 1/4 cup melted butter Read More …
Make-Believe Champagne for 20
When you’re having a celebration, have this nonalcoholic version on hand for toasting. 1 (1-liter bottle) carbonated water, chilled 1 (1-liter bottle) ginger ale, chilled 1 (24-ounce) bottle unsweetened white grape juice, chilled Ice cubes In a large pitcher combine Read More …