Satay

Every country or region has at least one dish that becomes symbolic. For SE Asia, symbolic foods would have to include satay. Popular in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, it’s a great treat when served hot from a charcoal grill. There Read More …

Tuna and Goat Cheese Empanadillas

Empanadas are crisp turnovers that can be filled with anything from ham and cheese to spinach and pine nuts, or the previous day’s leftovers. although they are often associated with South America, empanadas originated in Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia, 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 …

Artichokes with clams

Artichokes are a popular vegetable in Spain, especially fresh from the market. They are often served sauteed with ham or stuffed with white sauce and ham or meat, etc. Sometimes served cold, they combine well with anchovies and piquillo peppers, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Microwave Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish, originating in Nice. Though referred to commonly as ratatouille niçoise, ratatouille is popular among the entire Mediterranean coast as an easy summer dish. 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 zucchini, sliced 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 …

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 …

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 …