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Sensational Sauerbraten
Step into the hearty world of German cuisine with Sensational Sauerbraten. This slow-cooked pot roast is a comforting delight.
Ingredients Beef roast Red wine vinegar Brown sugarInstructions Marinate beef in a mixture of red wine vinegar and brown sugar for several days.
Slow roast until tender.
This ...Read more
Moonbeam Mushroom Soup
Unearth the mystical flavors of the forest with Moonbeam Mushroom Soup. This simple yet comforting dish combines the earthy goodness of mushrooms with the rich creaminess of heavy cream, resulting in a dish that's as enchanting as a moonlit night in the woods.
Ingredients 500g of fresh mushrooms 1 onion 2 cups of heavy cream ...Read more
Fantastic Frittata
Give your lunch a Mediterranean twist with this delightful dish. Fantastic Frittata is a canvas of culinary creativity, painted with the simplest ingredients.
Ingredients Eggs Bell peppers CheeseInstructions Beat the eggs and pour them into a hot skillet.
Add chopped bell peppers and sprinkle cheese on top.
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Hasty Hummus and Veggie Cups
These quick veggie cups are a healthy and fun way to enjoy hummus and vegetables.
Ingredients: 1 tub of hummus Assorted sliced vegetablesInstructions: Fill cups with hummus.
Arrange sliced vegetables in each cup and serve.
Hasty Hummus and Veggie Cups are a vibrant invitation to a healthier hors d'oeuvre. They'...Read more
Could we recreate this Greek American favorite without a live fire and a spit?
Without using a fiery spit, we managed to mimic the typical cooking method of this Greek favorite in three steps. To jump-start the cooking, we first covered the marinated pork and steamed it in the oven. Uncovering and continuing to roast the pork helped dry out its exterior. Finally, some time under the broiler gave the meat a crisp, well-...Read more
Mystical Meadow Mushroom Soup
Experience the mystical allure of a meadow with this comforting mushroom soup. A blend of earthy mushrooms simmered to perfection, creating a soup as soothing and heartwarming as a stroll through a mystical meadow.
Ingredients 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable broth 2 ...Read more
Sunset Salsa Fresca
Embrace the lively fiesta spirit with this Sunset Salsa Fresca, a dish as vibrant and colorful as a Mexican sunset. Fresh tomatoes, crunchy onions, tangy lime, and fiery jalapeños come together in a dance of flavors as passionate as a flamenco rhythm.
Ingredients 5 ripe tomatoes 1 large onion 1 jalapeño Juice of 1 lime ...Read more
Asian Chicken with Veggie Slaw
You’ve probably noticed that I regularly try to convince you to eat whole, unprocessed foods. Every recipe I write uses what I consider unprocessed foods (with minor exceptions).
To keep it simple, let’s start off with some definitions:
What are processed foods? Processed foods are anything you buy in a package in a grocery store. ...Read more
Quick Fix: Skillet Mushroom Parmesan
Here’s a tasty, vegetarian, comfort-food recipe that will please your family. This is a variation from Eggplant Parmesan using meaty portobello mushrooms. I used provolone cheese instead of mozzarella for added flavor. It melts beautifully.
The recipe is made in a skillet and then the cheese is melted for a couple of minutes under the ...Read more
Simplistic Sashimi Platter
From the depths of Japan's clear waters, enjoy the vibrant flavors of the sea. Dipped in savory soy sauce, every slice of fish reveals a world of flavors.
Ingredients Sashimi-grade fish Soy sauce WasabiInstructions Slice the fish carefully into thin pieces.
Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
This sashimi ...Read more
Mesmerizing Mexican Chiles Rellenos
Savor the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with this dish. Mesmerizing Mexican Chiles Rellenos is a celebration of vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients Poblano peppers Queso fresco TomatoesInstructions Roast and peel the poblano peppers, stuff with queso fresco.
Serve with a fresh tomato salsa.
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The future of wine is white
Under a bright California sun, I’m sipping a crisp, juicy, salty-tasting white, a vermentino with a very seductive texture. On the Italian island of Sardinia, you’d drink wines made from this often-underrated grape with sea urchin or spit-roasted suckling pig on a perfect beach. You get the idea.
But I’m savoring a new Napa Valley version...Read more
Serene Sunset Grilled Cheese
Sink into the relaxing hues of a serene sunset with this simple yet comforting Serene Sunset Grilled Cheese. The gooey, melted cheese nestled between two slices of golden-brown toast is as warm and inviting as a setting sun.
Ingredients 2 slices of bread 2 slices of your favorite cheese Butter for spreadingInstructions ...Read more
Turbo Tiramisu
This speedy take on the classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu, is perfect for a quick yet elegant dessert. It’s a little bite of Italian heaven that's ready in no time.
Ingredients: 200g ladyfingers 1 cup espresso 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup sugar Cocoa powder for dustingInstructions: Dip the ladyfingers briefly in ...Read more
Brunch Ballet Caprese Skewers
Dance into the day with Brunch Ballet Caprese Skewers. The elegant balance of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil performs a ballet as graceful and refreshing as the start of a day.
Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 ball fresh mozzarella, cubed Fresh basil leaves Olive oil for drizzling Balsamic reduction for ...Read more
Fresh corn and basil add summery notes to this easy pasta dinner
Summer might be winding down, but this pasta dish highlights some of the season’s best bounty. Blending fresh basil into reduced cream with Parmesan made a rich, savory, herbaceous sauce for tortellini, offsetting the sweetness of the fresh corn and mellowing the spice of a Fresno chile.
Tortellini with Corn and Basil Cream Sauce
Serves 4
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Lovely Lettuce Wraps
Experience the crunch and freshness of a garden in this delightful dish. Lovely Lettuce Wraps are a celebration of nature's bounty, wrapped up in a crisp lettuce leaf.
Ingredients Lettuce leaves Grilled chicken AvocadoInstructions Slice the grilled chicken and avocado.
Place them in a lettuce leaf and roll it up....Read more
Summer Twilight Berry Sorbet
Celebrate the lingering glow of a summer twilight with this Summer Twilight Berry Sorbet. This refreshing dessert combines the sweet-tart flavor of summer berries with the crisp chill of a sorbet, creating a dish as vibrant and refreshing as a summer sunset.
Ingredients 2 cups of mixed summer berries 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of ...Read more
Strawberry Smoosh
Best Food for Kids Before and After School
When I was a grade-schooler my brother and I would walk home from school each day. He was one grade behind me. It was about a mile from school to the house. If we didn’t get any other exercise at least we got that.
I do know that we went out to play after school but when we got home and ...Read more
Quick Fix: Smothered Pork Chops with Mustard Shallot Sauce
A rich, creamy sauce coats vegetables and pork chops for this one-pan dinner. I used bone-in thin-cut pork chops for this dinner. The bone adds extra flavor to the sauce and thin-cut chops take only a few minutes to cook.
Sliced red cabbage, mushrooms and shallots “smother” the chops adding flavor and texture to the dish. I like ...Read more