Store bought Marzipan can be found in most well-stocked grocery stores. Here is a recipe just in case you can’t find it – or you want to try making it yourself! 2-1/4 cups ground almonds 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted Read More …
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Sushemi
There are many different types of sushi, the most well known in the western world would probably be Nori-maki or Makizushi. Makizushi combines vinegared rice (Sumeshi) with different fillings like cucumber strips, thinly sliced raw tuna or smoked salmon, pickled Read More …
Arroz con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding)
Some say that Arroz con Leche descends from the Moorish occupation of Spain centuries ago, as may be evidenced by the traditionally Arabic mixture of cinnamon and rice. This creamy dessert may be savored warm or cold, though most Spanish 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 …
Asparagus and Manchego Cheese Paella
With its distinctive, sharp flavor, Manchego Cheese is the most popular sheep’s milk cheese in Spain. As its name suggests, Manchego hails from La Mancha, the stomping ground of Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Manchego is often savored alone or on a Read More …
Super Smokers Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are one of the most popular appetizers at Super Smokers BBQ. The sweetness comes from honey, and the kick comes from using the hottest, spiciest barbecue sauce your taste buds can take. You’ll need apple wood chips 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 …
Chocolate Kahlua Truffles
Chocolate goes well with coffee. Kahlua is most likely the world’s most popular coffee liqueur and adds a special flavor to these truffles. 12 ounces chocolate chips 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup Kahlua 2/3 cup unsalted butter ground almonds cocoa Read More …
Kangaroo and Mushrooms with Red Wine
For those connoisseurs of kangaroo the Northern Territory Blue Flier is the best kangaroo meat you can get. Kangaroo is a very rich meat which is low on cholesterol, most people would not eat as much kangaroo as they would Read More …
Elk Steaks with Green Peppercorn Sauce
Elk is perhaps the finest of all the venison meats. It is very fine grained and mild flavoured, almost like beef. Like all wild venison, it is very lean so it benefits from larding, barding and marinading. With that in Read More …
Sacher Torte
This recipe for Sacher Torte is really THE Chocolate Torte. The Sacher Hotel in Vienna has been serving the legendary stuff for years. The Original Sacher-Torte is the worlds most famous chocolate cake! Its recipe is a well-kept secret since Read More …
Fillet of Dover Sole with Braised Artichoke Hearts
Cooking fresh artichoke hearts in an aromatic liquid is a fabulous way to prepare them for further saute, use in salads, grain dishes, etc. The juice that results from cooking the artichokes is very flavorful, as well (it can be Read More …
Arroz Blanco (Basic White Rice)
Although most people think all Mexican dishes are served with Arroz Mexicano red or Spanish rice, many coastal seafood dishes are served with white rice. Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 cups long-grain white rice 4 cups Basic Read More …
Pho
Pho (rhymes with “duh”) is the national soup of Vietnam and one of the most popular Asian noodle soups in America. Originally just a boiled beef and noodle soup, it has evolved over the years. Now it comes in chicken, Read More …
Classic Oyster Stew
Oyster Stew is a classic meal and a Christmas Eve tradition for many. That tradition is said to have started with Irish immigrants who fled here during the potato famine in the mid-1800s. They replaced a traditional stew containing ling Read More …
Whipped Potatoes with Basil Oil
While associated with New York’s celebrated Park Avenue Cafe, Chef David Burke developed Whipped Potatoes with Basil Oil – one of the most popular items on the menu. It is served as a side dish or under a poached or Read More …
Love Potion Sorbet
“Food and sex are so related that when you start to do research it seems that every sort of food imaginable was at some point considered an aphrodisiac. To me, a perfect piece of fruit at its height of ripeness Read More …
Making the Most of Marinades
Soak meat in a tangy marinade bath, which tenderizes and permeates it with mouthwatering flavor. A dip in a marinade can transform average grilled foods into fabulous meals. Marinades serve two purposes: They add flavor, and they promote crisp, brown Read More …
Grilled Quail with Jalapeno Plum Sauce
This perfectly unusual blend of fruit, pepper, curry and soy will keep your guests talking about this sauce forever. The perfect glaze for any white meat, and a most delightful dipping sauce for spring rolls. I won first place in Read More …
Sweet and Sour Tongue
You can get fresh beef tongue and most large supermarkets, but if you can find a smoked tongue, or be willing to smoke one yourself, you will get even more flavour. Tongue has a mild yet distinctive flavour and is Read More …
Beef Hot Tamales
Tamales are a lot of work, but the end results are reward enough. Often they are made with a variety of meats and vegetables. Although savory tamales are the most popular in America, in Mexico they also serve sweet tamales Read More …
Banitza – Baked Cheese Pastry
Banitza is one of the most popular and typical Bulgarian dishes, more of a breakfast or snack thing than a main course. There are many shapes and varieties of banitza – with cheese, spinach or butternut squash, but the cheese Read More …
Classic Cream Soups
In 1869, Ulysses S. Grant was sworn into the Presidency and the last stake was driven into the transcontinental railroad. That same year, two men - a fruit merchant named Joseph Campbell and an icebox manufacturer named Abraham Anderson – Read More …
How to make Perfect Coffee with French Press at home!
A French Press is one of the best methods for brewing your daily cup of coffee. It is simple, elegant and produces a rich and flavorful brew. While making French Press Coffee is not as easy as simply “adding water Read More …
Cherry Slurpee
Here’s a clone recipe for that popular convenience store slush that most everyone knows from the excruciating brain freeze that follows a big gulp. You must have a blender to make this clone of 7-11’s Slurpee, and enough room to Read More …
Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly (Char Siu)
Char Siu (or Chinese BBQ pork), is one of the most popular pork dishes in Chinese/Cantonese cuisine and one of the most ordered dishes in restaurants. 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing wine (rice Read More …
Lobster Bolognese
One of Los Angeles’s most respected chefs, Josiah Citrin cooked with two of the city’s legendary chefs, Wolfgang Puck and Joachim Splichal, before opening Melisse in 1999. Two years earlier, Restaurant Hospitality named him a Rising Star. At Melisse he Read More …
The Ultimate Steak and Burger Marinade
Yes, you CAN marinate burgers! What you’ll get is a highly flavorful hunk o’ meat! I’ve used this marinade for years; it’s my most-often requested recipe from the folks I know. The result is sure to please! 1/2 cup Worcestershire 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 …
Balsamic Vinaigrette
This has got to be the most versatile dressing in the world. Vegetarians can skip the chicken broth altogether and add a squirt of lemon juice instead. 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon-style Read More …
Honey Caramels
Milky caramels with the taste of honey are a special treat. Filled with nuts and scented with vanilla, they tempt the tastebuds in a most delicious way. 2 cups honey 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup chopped nuts 3 tablespoons Read More …
Butternut Squash with Wilted Spinach and Blue Cheese
With its beautiful colors and pleasing balance of textures and flavors, this dish is bound to become one of your most requested recipes. Serve it either as a first course or a side dish to a fall or winter meal. Read More …
Fresh Tomato Basil and Caper Bruschetta
A tasty toasty treat for the most sophisticated of palates. 4 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 4 medium) 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup capers 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 loaf French bread, cut into 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 …
Spiced Apple Butter Swedish Meatballs for 24
The most flavorful meatball around, blended with apple butter, onion and bread crumbs and baked in a rich, creamy allspice-and-honey favored sauce; its a true patron pleaser. 24 servings 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 cups minced red onion 2 lb. Read More …
Super Smokers Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are one of the most popular appetizers at Super Smokers BBQ. The sweetness comes from honey, and the kick comes from using the hottest, spiciest barbecue sauce your taste buds can take. You’ll need apple wood chips Read More …
Grilled Quail with Jalapeno Plum Sauce
This perfectly unusual blend of fruit, pepper, curry and soy will keep your guests talking about this sauce forever. The perfect glaze for any white meat, and a most delightful dipping sauce for spring rolls. I won first place in Read More …
Super Smokers Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are one of the most popular appetizers at Super Smokers BBQ. The sweetness comes from honey, and the kick comes from using the hottest, spiciest barbecue sauce your taste buds can take. You’ll need apple wood chips Read More …
Apple Salsa for 24
Take today’s most popular condiment and spice it up with a base of apple sauce and you’ve got a perfect compliment to chips and vegetables for dipping as well as an accompaniment to roasted meats, fish and poultry. Its the Read More …