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Chicken Wellington with Morels, Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola

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  Puff pasty is divine.  What puff pastry dish doesn't taste good?  Whether sweet or savory, puff pastry is manna from heaven.  Light, crispy, airy, delicate. It's exact origin is unknown.  Some have attributed it to Claude Gelée, a French painter in the 17th century, … Continue reading →

Sincronizadas (Mexican Ham and Cheese Melts)

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With Cinco de Mayo approaching, I wanted to share a few more authentic Mexican recipes with you.  Authentic?  That's right.  Sincronizadas. You'd think these were Americanized/Tex-Mex creations, but in fact they are authentically Mexican. Originally from Chiapas, a beautiful … Continue reading →

BEST Peanut Butter Cake

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This Peanut Butter Cake recipe is simply THE BEST EVER!  But don't take our word for it, check out all the rave reviews and then experience this cake for yourself! BEST Peanut Butter Cake Recipe Before we get to the peanut butter cake recipe, two things:  1)  I need … Continue reading →

Sichuan Chicken and Cashew Noodles

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Here is a dish I threw together a few years ago and it's been a family favorite since.  It's quick and easy to assemble.  It's also a perfect dish for using up leftover chicken.  A delicious blend of Asian flavors, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews makes for a … Continue reading →

Hungarian Chicken Goulash

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Whether you live in what is currently a cool and rainy place like Washington, an area that is just beginning to thaw out from a mini ice age, or some warm and sunny region, this Hungarian Chicken Goulash is something you will all enjoy regardless of your current climate … Continue reading →

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Chinese Honey-Glazed Beef and Walnuts

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Fengmi Niulijirou Hetaoren.  Repeat 3 times in a row as fast as you can.  That's Chinese for "Chinese honey-glazed beef and walnuts."   Sweet and sticky beef with crunchy glazed walnuts -  like eating candy.  SO good.  This dish comes from the Northern region of China. The … Continue reading →

Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Quiche

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I just recently made a Canadian bacon & pineapple pizza - my husband's favorite - and still had some of the toppings left.  I didn't want to make another pizza and I didn't want to let the ingredients go to waste.  And so this delightfully delicious quiche was born. … Continue reading →

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Mega Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

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Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe  These cookies are absolutely LOADED with healthy ingredients! We all need more wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, and coconut oil in our lives.  What you would call peanut butter cookies that incorporated all of these?  Yes, I … Continue reading →

Best Homemade Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

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Last week I posted my recipes for Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Seasoning Blend.  Now it's time to combine those two recipes to make a third one!  One that you're going to fall in l.o.v.e. with! Growing up in Germany, there were Gyros and Döner Kebab shops and stands … Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Pear Upside Down Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce

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Did you know it's National Caramel Day today?  I stumbled upon that little fact by accident this morning and I am so glad I happened to notice that.  Because had I not, this Daring Gourmet original would never have been born!  It's like happening to be at the right time and … Continue reading →

PBJ Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling

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It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day!  You didn't think for one second that I would let this day pass us by without making something to celebrate, now did you? A Daring Gourmet original, these are the softest, chewiest peanut butter sandwich cookies combining three … Continue reading →

Greek Tzatziki Sauce

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Delicious homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce.  Easy to make and thoroughly delicious.  Serve with gyros, as a dip, salad dressing, with falafel, sandwich wraps, baked potatoes, with grilled meat or fish, or added to mashed potatoes. Try this tzatiki sauce on these thoroughly … Continue reading →

Coco-Ma-Nana Smoothies

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The words "sun", "March", and "Washington" aren't terribly synonymous and all that beautiful sunshine we had this weekend was getting me in a tropical mood.  So I pulled out my blender and enjoyed a yummy smoothie with my family.  A coconut, mango, banana … Continue reading →

Perfect Garlic Dill Baked Salmon

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Salmon is one of those things that you can spend just a few minutes of time preparing and it looks and tastes totally gourmet.  Here is a simple recipe that you will earmark for frequent use.  Serve the salmon with some steamed vegetables and some garlic-mashed potatoes, … Continue reading →

Crispy Panko Chicken With Apricot Dipping Sauce

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These crispy panko-battered and fried chicken strips are delicious as a snack, starter, or as part of a main course meal.  Panko breadcrumbs originated in Japan and form the perfect coating for this chicken (and many other meats and fish as well).  Panko breadcrumbs have a … Continue reading →

Caramel Candy Gold Bars

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It was time for something sweet.  This caramel candy recipe is full-proof, easy to make, and yields deliciously sweet and buttery little caramel "gold bars."  Perfect for your sugar fix!      (It was for mine) … Continue reading →

Geschnetzeltes (Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce)

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Geschnetzeltes (prounounced geh-shnet-sel-tess), German for "sliced meat", is a sauce with pork or veal, mushrooms and cream that is popular throughout Germany and Switzerland, some versions named Züricher Geschnetzeltes.  Traditionally served with Spätzle, egg noodles, or … Continue reading →

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Chicken Machboos (Bahraini Spiced Chicken and Rice)

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Chicken Machboos, or Machboos ala Dajaj ("spiced chicken and rice"), is the national dish of Bahrain, a small island country in the Persian Gulf neighbored by Saudi Arabia and Iran.  Machboos is similar to Biryani (from the Indian subcontinent) and Kabsa (from Saudi Arabia), … Continue reading →

Sushi Sunday: In The Kitchen With Todd

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Here in the Killebrew home we enjoy family dinners together each Sunday after church and invite my family over to join us.  We decided to have a Japanese theme today.  My husband, Todd, played the prominent role in the meal prep.  But before getting to the food discussion, I … Continue reading →

Panch Phoron Roasted Potatoes

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I introduced Panch Phoron in my previous post.  A delicious five spice Indian seasoning blend, it is delicious in a variety of dishes, including added to curries, rubbed on meats, sprinkled on vegetables before roasting, baked in bread, or used in this dish, Panch Phoron … Continue reading →

Panch Phoron Spice Blend Recipe

Panch Phoron (Indian Five Spice Blend)

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Panch Phoron (also called panch phoran or paanch phoron) literally means "five spices."  It is a spice blend commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh and consists of the following seeds:  Cumin, Brown Mustard, Fenugreek, Nigella and Fennel.  The spices are left whole … Continue reading →

East-West Lentil Stew

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This was a creation on a whim. I wasn't in the mood to cook (oh yes, this happens even to me) and Todd was coming home in 30 minutes.  I needed something quick to make.  I opened my freezer and saw the homemade Mexican chorizo I had made and frozen a few weeks ago.  I also … Continue reading →

Pulled Mango Chicken or Pork Sandwiches

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If I'm going to give you a recipe for a condiment, like my homemade Mango Chutney, I'm also going to provide you with some creative and tasty ways to use it.  So far we've had the Mango Chutney Chicken and the Grilled Cheese and Chutney Sandwiches.  Here's another one:  Low … Continue reading →

Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)

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Pajeon are savory Korean pancakes and green onions are a dominant ingredient.  Pa literally translates to "green onion."   Pajeon can be made with other ingredients as well.  For example, you can add shrimp, beef, pork, tofu, seaweed, or whatever you like to the pancake … Continue reading →

Grilled Cheese and Chutney Sandwiches

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I didn't know what to eat for lunch today.  I wanted something quick and there weren't any leftovers of anything.  I made my Easy Homemade Mexican Chorizo yesterday.  While it is phenomenal tasting, it's obviously not a stand-alone meal. I opened the fridge and saw a … Continue reading →

Hungarian Mushroom Pasta

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This is the pasta sauce version of my popular Hungarian Mushroom Soup.  I had noted at the end of that recipe that the soup was fantastic as a sauce and simply required extra thickening to transform it.  We had family over this past weekend and I made this sauce version … Continue reading →

Chocolate Marshmallow Mint Sandwich Cookies

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Another Daring Gourmet original for your St. Patrick's Day sweet tooth.  Tender, chewy chocolate cookies with a creamy marshmallow mint filling.  You won't be able to resist these! … Continue reading →

Mint Chocolate Meringues

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An elegant and delicious treat to enjoy for your choice of holiday themes:  Christmas or St. Patrick's Day! … Continue reading →

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Mango Chutney Chicken

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I promised you a follow up recipe using this delicious Indian Mango Chutney.  I will be posting a curry in the future using this chutney as well.  But today's dish is succulent Mango Chutney Chicken. My husband and I loved this chicken...what we got to eat of it, that is.   … Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I wanted to make a slightly healthier snack for my little ones today (and my big one) and these cookies were the result.  Enjoy them with a glass of milk! I made some of the using the traditional peanut butter cookie criss-cross method (pressing them down with a fork) and … Continue reading →

Caramel Orange Buttermilk Syrup

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My mom makes some of the best pancake/waffle syrups there are.  We have several favorites of hers, two of which are her vanilla buttermilk and orange syrups.  My husband Todd made some pancakes (yep, those are his gorgeous fluffy pancakes in the picture) and while he did … Continue reading →

African Peanut Stew (Domoda)

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An incredibly rich and delicious African peanut stew recipe that tastes even better the next day! Known as Domoda, it's the national dish of Gambia. Domoda is the national dish of Gambia.  It is a delicious "groundnut stew" (peanuts) consisting of whatever vegetable … Continue reading →

Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta

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An authentic, classic Italian dish.  Cacciatore is Italian for “hunter,” referring to a dish that is prepared “hunter-style.”  Though many variations of Cacciatore exist, hunter-style always calls for tomatoes, onions and herbs, and sometimes bell peppers and wine.  … Continue reading →

Thai Peanut Tofu or Chicken Noodles

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  What do you do when you have a tub of tofu nearing expiration and a stalk of lemongrass screaming to be used? Well, I'll tell you what I did.  I made a super quick, super easy, super tasty lunch - all in 10 minutes.  (Not counting the baking time of the tofu). The … Continue reading →

Pan-Seared Chicken With Pink Grapefruit Cream Sauce

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This is a Make a Request! fulfillment for Candy.  Noting that I had already made a breakfast and dessert item using pink grapefruit (Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins and Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie), she requested an entree using pink grapefruit.  As I already mentioned in a … Continue reading →

Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie

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Oh.  My.  Goodness.  Died and gone to heaven?  I believe I have.  Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie.  Perhaps my most experimental undertaking yet.  At least in the area of baking.  A unexpected ingredient...no, you'll never guess. I attempted to take a nap today while the kids … Continue reading →

Koshari (Egyptian Rice, Lentils and Macaroni with Spicy Tomato Chile Sauce)

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The national dish of Egypt, this authentic koshari recipe presents Egyptian street food at its best! Koshari (also spelled Koshary or Kushari) is the national dish of Egypt.  It's served in virtually every Egyptian restaurant, in every Egyptian home, and on every … Continue reading →

Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins

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It's grapefruit season!  Have you noticed the heaping mountains of them in the produce sections of the grocery stores?  Now is the time to buy those luscious pink grapefruits because this time of year they're at their cheapest.  At 3 pink grapefruits for $1 we've been … Continue reading →

Award-winning Tinga Poblana Tacos

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Tinga Poblana is a classic pork stew from the Puebla region of Mexico.  It is simmered with tomatoes, onions, garlic, chorizo, chipotles and spices.  This Daring Gourmet pulled-pork version is for the slow-cooker and is used as a delicious filling for burritos, tortas, and … Continue reading →

Polenta Lasagna

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Polenta Pasticciata con Ragu di Carne, a dish from the Campania region of southern Italy. This is a polenta casserole with a typical Italian ragu di carne.  Polenta is made of coarse yellow cornmeal slowly cooked in water or stock until the desired consistency is met.  While … Continue reading →

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