Pilotas

Pilotas (Meatballs) – Pilota – Catalan for ball – is a recipe of Arab origin, although originally it did not use pork but other meats, especially lamb. It is part of many classic Catalan dishes, and also delicious simply as 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 …

Adobe Pie

The Adobe Pie is a dome of corn masa stuffed with chicken, cheese and roasted peppers. It’s definitely not the speedy solution for a 20-minute meal, but don’t despair. Like many other special dishes, it’s worth the time and trouble 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 …

Sour Cream Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Wonderful with ribs or other barbecued meat. The larger the amount of Jalapeno makes a very peppery muffin. Serve at any temperature. 1-1/2 cups yellow corn meal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 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 …

Nepali Goat Curry

In this recipe, the meat is marinated in a small amount of yogurt, ginger, garlic, red chili paste, turmeric, salt and clarified butter for up to four hours. It is then cooked with several other herbs and spices. Nepali garam Read More …

Indonesian Stir Fry Noodles with Chicken and Veggies

This is the Malay version of fried noodles. Serve it for dinner along with some Chicken Satays, and feel free to include other vegetables, if you wish. If the Chinese noodles are unavailable, substitute with Spaghettini. BASE: 8 oz fresh Read More …

Cobb Salad

Like many recipes, Cobb salad evolved as a solution to a rather mundane problem. In the late 1920s, Bob Cobb, manager of the original Brown Derby in Hollywood, California, was becoming tired of his daily meals, which consisted mostly of Read More …

Beefsteaks

These hearty beef steaks, made with lean ground beef are dressed with sauteed onions rings. Whether served on toasted buns or on a dinner plate surrounded by other items these moist beefsteaks will satisfy. 1 (4 ounce) French bread dinner Read More …