Foods To Warm You Up
As you are reading this post today, the chances are that it is cold outside is true for most areas in the United States. Believe it or not, even down here on the Gulf Coast the temperature was 17...
View ArticleSpringtime Vegetable Soups
Soup for lunch, soup for dinner or soup as a starter… it’s just great to have on hand! Soup is good for you and it tastes good. A great soup starts with a stock. What is stock? It’s just the liquid...
View ArticleStuff Your Vegetables
Throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East, nearly every meal begins with an assortment of appetizers. Stuffed vegetables are often on the appetizer tray with an emphasis on eggplants, peppers...
View ArticleCooking The Italian Provinces – Belluno
Belluno is a province in the Veneto region of Italy and is almost entirely occupied by mountain areas. The climate is among the most severe in the Alps. The Belluno area is representative of a typical...
View ArticleCrab Stuffed Shrimp For Dinner Tonight
Stuffing fish or shrimp with crabmeat has always been one of my favorite combinations. Having fresh seafood is crucial to the success of the dish. You can add any number of ingredients to the stuffing...
View ArticleWhat To Cook In December: Cabbage
This time of year it takes some creativity to cook with seasonal ingredients. There is plenty of cabbage in the market in December and it can easily be used for a delicious main dish. Finding ways to...
View ArticleCooking The Mediterranean Countries-Greece
The Mediterranean countries include France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal along the north; Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel on the east; and the African countries of Egypt, Libya, Algeria,...
View ArticleRetro Chicken
Chicken Kiev is a dish made of chicken fillets pounded and rolled around cold butter and herbs, then coated with eggs and bread crumbs, and either fried or baked. In general, this dish of stuffed...
View ArticleItalian Codfish Cales With Creamy Spinach Orzo
First Step Poached Cod Fish 3 cups cold water 1 medium bay leaf A large branch of fresh thyme 3 chive stalks Salt and pepper 1 lb cod fillets 1/2 medium lemon, sliced paper-thin 3 fresh parsley...
View ArticleComforting Italian Wedding Soup
Ingredients Meatballs 1 lb lean ground beef {or any ground meat you prefer} 1 cup dried bread crumbs 2 eggs 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 tablespoons shallots,...
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