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 …

Finnish Strawberry Snow (Mansikkalumi)

No fruit symbolizes more the arrival of summer to Finns than Strawberries. The open air markets begin in early June with imported berries from mainland Europe. However, it is the arrival of the superior Finnish strawberries, in the end of 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 …

Crema Catalana

Because of its crisp, caramelized topping, this creamy Catalan dessert is often compared to the French creme brulee. Sweet Catalan cream, however, is not as heavy or rich as its French cousin, and thus makes a more pleasant ending 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 …

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 …

Marshall Field Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

For more that a century, the Marshall Field’s store has been a landmark in downtown Chicago, and has served as a traditional meeting place for several generations of shoppers. This muffin is a favorite with the lunch crowd at the Read More …

Hershey Chocolate Barbecue Sauce

Here’s an interesting concoction. A chocolate syrup inspired barbecue sauce to try on grilled pork or chicken. The Special Dark variety is used because it’s not as sweet as it more popular cousin milk chocolate. Starting with the familiar ketchup Read More …

Barbecued Turtle Steak

Yield: 1 servings 3 lb Turtle steak 6 Limes 1/2 c Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 cl Garlic 1 ds White pepper Salt and pepper to taste For those of you that haven’t had the opportunity to have Read More …