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Hungarian Meatballs

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I've partnered with Veal Made Easy to bring you this recipe.  Friends, you simply have to make these meatballs!  Your taste buds will thank you over and over again.  They may not state it verbally, but trust me, they'll say it in a way that you'll … Continue reading →

Grilled Sweet & Sour Veal Meatball Kabobs

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This post is in partnership with Veal Made Easy.I love food.  All kinds of food.  From north, south, east and west, exploring flavors from near and far is my passion.And I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more healthy vegetables in a way that makes them … Continue reading →

Burmese Yellow Split Pea Fritters (Baya Kyaw)

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If yellow split peas aren't something you use very often, get ready for a fabulous way to put them to use!Crispy, spicy and flavorful, these Burmese yellow split pea fritters can be served as appetizers or the main course with your favorite dipping sauce.  They can also … Continue reading →

Ultimate Ropa Vieja (National Dish of Cuba)

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post.This "ultimate" version of Cuba's most famous dish is positively PACKED with flavor!!Shredded beef and vegetables that resemble a heap of colorful rags  - that's Ropa Vieja.  From the Spanish term for "old clothes", … Continue reading →

Sicilian-style Grilled Tuna Steaks

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A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to our readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible! From my early childhood trips to Italy's beaches to my farewell trip to Tuscany as an adult before leaving Europe for the … Continue reading →

Ultimate Skillet Corn Pudding

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Who doesn't enjoy a good corn pudding?  As American as apple pie, corn pudding goes back many generations as classic down home comfort food.I'm a little picky when it comes to corn pudding, especially where texture is concerned.  A good corn pudding needs to be moist but … Continue reading →

Roasted Sweet Potato Fettuccine Alfredo

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Even though the holidays are long over, our consumption of sweet potatoes doesn't have to be - nor should it be!Find out more about the U.S.history of sweet potato consumption and why you should be eating them throughout the year in my post on Curried Sweet Potato Soup … Continue reading →

BEST Harira (Moroccan Chickpea & Lentil Soup)

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post!Once upon a time I had plans to publish my versions of the national dishes of the countries around the world.  Not all 196 countries (yikes!) but many of them.  My favorites.  I have a few on my blog already but needless to … Continue reading →

Valencian Paella (Paella Valenciana)

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Thank you to Culinary Collective for sponsoring this post!It's no wonder paella is the national dish of Spain because this delicious and drop-dead gorgeous dish is simply phenomenal!  Valencian paella is a one-pot rice dish that's easy to make and perfect for casual … Continue reading →

French Lentil Soup

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Soups like this one are very nostalgic to me.  One bite with its familiar and comforting flavors transports me back to Europe.  I'm biased but I stand by the conviction that some of the best soups and stews come from Germany and France.  And not surprisingly many of their … Continue reading →

Greek Meatballs

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post!Our family loves meatballs.  And really, who doesn't?  For many of us they're linked to childhood memories of comfort food around the family dinner table or a favorite Italian restaurant.  My mom made the best Swedish … Continue reading →

BEST General Tso’s Chicken

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General Tso's Chicken has been one of America's most popular Chinese takeout dishes for decades.And while the citizens of China are familiar with General Tso - a statesman in the Qing Dynasty - they've never heard of his chicken.  That's because General Tso's Chicken is … Continue reading →

French Beef Stew with Old-fashioned Vegetables

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The French really know how to make great stews.  Here is one of them and it uses a method similar to that of German Sauerbraten and corned beef to achieve both an exquisitely tangy flavor and a lusciously tender beef.Many of you have already been introduced to my French … Continue reading →

Spicy Chipotle Chili with Hominy

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Chili makes for some of the best comfort food, don't you think?  That rich velvety red sauce laden with beef and beans and a multitude of spices including a bucket of chili powder, then topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and anything else your hungry … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

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How did you guess I like sausage gravy and biscuits?  Oh, because this is the third version I published??  Well, you're right!  It's just really terrific comfort food, do you agree?  I first shared my classic Southern-style Sausage Gravy and Biscuits and that was followed by … Continue reading →

Chicken Barley Soup

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The weather here is crazy today!  A total downpour of rain, gusts of wind, and waves crashing up on the shore.  This soup is exactly what this kind of weather calls for.Soups are one of the reasons I find myself looking forward to weather like this because it means … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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Few things say "comfort" like a plate piled high with macaroni and cheese.  And I don't mean the boxed kind.  I mean plump noodles drenched in a rich and creamy homemade cheese sauce.  That's the kind!Well, 'tis the season to be pumpkin and so I've conjured up a truly … Continue reading →

Salmon Risotto with Preserved Lemon

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This dish is perfect for a family meal, a couple's night at home, or a dinner party.Risotto uses a special rice, most commonly arborio, and it cooks up into a deliciously creamy texture with the the perfect touch of chewiness. Risotto has a bit of an upscale image … Continue reading →

Curried Pumpkin & Coconut Meatballs

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Here is a fun medley of flavors:  Beef, pumpkin, curry, raisins, mango chutney and coconut.  Formed into meatballs, fried and simmered in a luscious and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your tummy and soul!Halloween is coming up in just a few days and our … Continue reading →

Andouille Sausage & Greens with Cheese Grits

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Of Native American origin, grits are a staple food of the American South.  In fact, three-quarters of grits sold in the U.S. are bought in the South.  And the Southerners are downright proud of their grits, so much so that several Southern states have passed bills elevating … Continue reading →

Pressure Canner Chili Con Carne

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I've been canning for several years, but only using the water-bath method.  So that means I've mostly been making jams, relishes, chutneys, pickles, salsas and other high-acidic foods that are safe for water-bath canning.  For most other things you have to have a pressure … Continue reading →

Chicken Xacuti

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The origin of this wonderful dish is Goa.  Goa is located in the western region of India and though it is India's smallest state, it's also one of its richest.  Rich not only in terms of economic wealth, but rich in its tropical biodiversity.  In fact, it's classified as one … Continue reading →

Chinese Chicken Fried Quinoa

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I love cooking with a variety of grains and quinoa is one that I particularly enjoy experimenting with.  Not because it's my favorite tasting grain, but because it's the healthiest grain on the planet, the only grain that is a complete protein.  I like to use quinoa in … Continue reading →

10-Minute Margherita Flatbread Pizzas

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Thank you to La Brea Bakery for sponsoring this post!Pizza is pure bliss, don't you think?  There's just something about that crispy-chewy bread crust topped with sauce, oozing cheese and any variety of toppings that speaks universal comfort.I enjoy all kinds of … Continue reading →

Asian-style Grilled Fish Tacos

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Thank you to NAKANO for sponsoring this post!Our Summer here has been a hot one!  It's been a record low for rain with a grueling consistent 85-95 degree weather (for us Washingtonians that's grueling).  But it sure has done absolute wonders for our garden! In … Continue reading →

French Connection Sandwich (Two Ways)

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Partnering with Castello for a Summer of BlueCheese has a way of reconnecting me to my original home of Europe.  Every time I sample some European cheese my mind is taken back to the lands and regions I spent my childhood through young … Continue reading →

Italian Zucchini Fritters

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This is just one of several ways I've been trying to use up our plentiful harvest of zucchini.  And by plentiful I mean the first crop was 20 pounds!! Second crop was 14 pounds and I haven't even picked the third round yet!We had a little extra room left in our garden … Continue reading →

BEST Chinese Beef and Broccoli

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This delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli comes together in just minutes.  Perfect for busy weeknights and WAY better than Chinese takeout, this is sure to become a favorite in your home!One of the things I love about Chinese food - aside from the fact that it tastes … Continue reading →

Best Italian Chicken Meatballs

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These Italian Chicken Meatballs are deliciously seasoned and served with a very simple but dazzlingly vibrant and flavorful tomato sauce.If you prefer, you can use ground beef instead.  I'll make it both ways depending on the mood I'm in.  For the Summer I prefer the … Continue reading →

Greek Lemon Chicken

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Capers are one of those ingredients you come across occasionally but may have never cooked with or even tried.  But they're an integral part of Mediterranean cuisine.  Their use dates way back to ancient Greece.  They come from a perennial plant that bears edible flower buds … Continue reading →

Grilled Salmon with Fresh Peach Jalapeno Salsa

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Wild Alaskan salmon is a powerhouse of nutrition.  In recent years we've been hearing more and more about the health benefits associated with the omega-3 fats in salmon, including a large American study of several thousands of participants followed over the course of 16 … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

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This dish is as easy as 1, 2, 3.1) Mix the sauce together.  2)  Pour over the chicken.  3)  Cook the chicken and add the olives and capers towards the end.  That's it.Prep time is silly minimal and the end result is simply wonderful.  Super tender and moist chicken … Continue reading →

Spaghetti with Leek Alfredo

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I had 15 minutes to get dinner on the table before our family had to take off to run an errand.  I didn't have time to thaw any meat or chicken, so that meant it would need to be something meatless.  What are some of your favorite go-to, ready-in-15-minutes meatless dishes? … Continue reading →

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