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 …
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Simple & Easy Ricotta Gnocchi
Making your own gnocchi couldn’t be easier, or more rewarding. With just three ingredients, these delicate Italian dumplings are ready in well under an hour. Yield: 4 servings 12 ounces ricotta 2 cups “00” pasta flour, divided (substitute all purpose 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 …
Blini with Caviar and Sour Cream (блины с икрой и сметаной)
There is nothing more Russian than blini. With only slight modifications, these classic Russian pancakes are the perfect addition to every meal: at breakfast try adding sweet toppings, such as honey, jam, or condensed milk, and for lunch or dinner 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 …
Zalivnoye
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about the all-important zakuska table. Zakuska is the Russian version of hors d’oevres, but being Russian, it’s bigger, brawnier, and way more ambitious. And no 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 …
Ham and Cheese Strata
The longer this stands before baking, the more custardlike the consistency will be. 4 gluten-free English muffins; split, toasted, and cubed 8 Canadian bacon slices (such as Hormel); cut into 1-inch pieces Cooking spray 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat 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 …
Gorgonzola and Dried Cherry Salad
This simple combination of leafy green lettuce, sweet red onion, sliced apples, roasted pecans and dried cherries tossed in raspberry vinaigrette can serve as a main lunch entrée or on the side in a more extravagant meal. 1/4 cup extra 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 …
Crispy Bars Supreme
A dash of cinnamon adds even more rich flavor to these easy bars. Rice cereal makes them crunchy while Raisinets add both a chewy texture and a burst of chocolate in each bite. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking Read More …
Pecan Graham Cracker Pie
Shaped liked a pie but tastes more like a cake. Light, airy and crunchy cake moisten by a top layer of whipped cream. 3 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chopped pecans Read More …
S’More Brownies
Satisfy your craving for this campfire treat anytime you want. 1/4 cup butter 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup Read More …
Hubbell House Restaurant One More Bite Bread Pudding (Raspberry)
Original and reduced fat/sugar versions “The desserts are divine at Hubbell House in Mantorville, Minnesota….The sweet sauce of this cream pudding tames the dessert’s tart raspberry jam.” This is a tried and true bread pudding. I made a reduced fat 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 …
Crab Cocktail with Avocado, Coconut, Chiles and Fresh Lime
The smoothness of the coconut milk and avocado paired with the spiciness of The chiles makes this a very sensual starter and will whet your appetite for more (food, of course). Chef Bobby Flay, Mesa Grill and Bolo, New York, Read More …
Carl’s Jr. Chicken Club Sandwich
The first day’s receipts at Carl Karcher’s just purchased hot dog cart totaled $14.75 but Karcher was determined to make it big so during the next two years he purchased several more stands throughout the Los Angeles area, later expanding Read More …