I received some pasta from Pappardelle's for review. All opinions are entirely my own. In general, I've become pretty tired of store-bought pasta. Do you feel the same? Just a little bit jaded? Even the "flavored" ones lack flavor. Either they don't add enough of … Continue reading →
Creole Seasoning
Yes, I know. This looks suspiciously similar to my Greek Seasoning because it's in the same bowl with some of the same spices on the same table and at the same angle...whew! But what you see in this bowl is in fact very different. It contains the ingredients for...Creole … Continue reading →
Chicken Wellington with Morels, Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola
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 →
Chinese Five Spice Powder
The exact origin of Chinese Five Spice Powder is unknown, but it is believed that it is the result of the Chinese attempting to produce the ultimate "wonder powder", incorporating all five taste elements: Sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty. Whatever the exact origin, … Continue reading →
Best Homemade Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
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 →
Harissa (Tunisian Chili Paste)
Harissa is a fiery Tunisian chili paste that is also commonly used in Moroccan cooking. It’s comprised of dried chiles, olive oil, garlic and spices. It’s easy to make and I like to make my own because the flavors are so much fresher and more vibrant than store-bought … Continue reading →
BEST All-Purpose Greek Seasoning
Several years ago I spent some time trying to develop the perfect all-purpose Greek seasoning, experimenting with ingredients and ratios. I finally cracked it at that time. And now I'm going to unleash that secret and share it with you! This is an excellent blend to use … Continue reading →
Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Delicious homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce. Easy to make and thoroughly delicious. Serve with Greek Gyros, as a dip or salad dressing, with felafels, sandwich wraps, baked potatoes, with grilled meat or fish, or added to mashed potatoes. More yummylicious Greek recipes … Continue reading →
Crispy Panko Chicken With Apricot Dipping Sauce
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 →
Geschnetzeltes (Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce)
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 →
Panch Phoron (Indian Five Spice Blend)
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 →
Pulled Mango Chicken or Pork Sandwiches
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 →
Hungarian Mushroom Pasta
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 →
Indian Mango Chutney
Winter brings with it a generous harvest of tropical fruits. And though National Mango Day is August 14th, you've probably noticed some good deals on mangoes lately. I scooped up a basket full of them to make a big batch of Indian Mango Chutney to bottle. Chutney … Continue reading →
Caramel Orange Buttermilk Syrup
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 →
Barbecued Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwiches
Sundays are the perfect day to pull out the slow-cooker. At least in my family. After attending church for 3 hours it's so nice to come home to a ready-made meal. To open the front door, walk in, and be greeted by the aroma of something succulent cooking in the kitchen, … Continue reading →
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