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 →
Chinese Honey-glazed Beef and Walnuts
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 →
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 →
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 →
Panch Phoron Roasted Potatoes
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 (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 →
Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)
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
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 →
BEST Easy Homemade Mexican Chorizo
SALIVARY GLANDS AND LYMPH NODES. That's what you'll find in the list of ingredients of a lot of store-bought chorizo. I bought some a while back, cooked with it, and it wasn't until after we had eaten it that I saw the foreboding list of ingredients. Yes, I felt a little … 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 →
Chocolate Marshmallow Mint Sandwich Cookies
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 →
Mango Chutney Chicken
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 →
Authentic Homemade German Spätzle
One of the most beloved foods in Germany that tourists go home talking about is Spätzle, the famous German egg noodles from the Baden-Württemberg region of southwest Germany. This area is also known as Schwabenland, or Swabia in English. I grew up in Stuttgart, the … Continue reading →
Domoda (Gambian Peanut Stew)
Domoda is the national dish of Gambia. It is a delicious "groundnut stew" (peanuts) consisting of whatever vegetable happens to be available, typically pumpkin or sweet potatoes, and a saucy base. Whether vegetarian or including meat, the base is pretty consistent: A rich … Continue reading →
Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta
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 →
Koshari (Egyptian Rice, Lentils and Macaroni with Spicy Tomato Chile Sauce)
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 Egyptian street corner. Street vendors serve the dish from carts to people eagerly waiting in line to eat this … Continue reading →
Award-winning Tinga Poblana Tacos
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
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 →
Chinese Orange Chicken
Tender, chewy, crispy, citrusy, sweet, tangy and spicy all in one. Chinese Orange Chicken, a dish of chopped, battered, and fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet orange-flavored, caramelized chili sauce, is a highly popular Chinese fast food dish of Hunan origin. This … Continue reading →
BEST Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef. Succulent. Tender. Full of flavor. Though neither the ingredients nor the method of cooking is Mongolian in origin, the name is widely known and the dish is served throughout much of the Western world and in virtually every Chinese restaurant. Some claim … Continue reading →
Coq Au Vin
Another feast for the palate, prepare to have your taste buds enthralled by this famous French dish, a braise of chicken cooked with wine, bacon, mushrooms and onions. Various legends exist as to the origin of Coq Au Vin, some of which trace it back to Julius Caesar's … Continue reading →
Smoky South of The Border Soup
This one is sure to become a family favorite! I made this on a whim today. My toddler was taking his nap, my baby was happily cooing away...and so I went to work in the kitchen! Some of my best creations come spontaneously rather than from careful, conscious planning … Continue reading →
Andalusian Gypsy Stew
Andalusia is the southernmost part of Spain. Although economically the poorest region in Spain, it is arguably the richer in culture and cultural identity. Bullfighting, flamenco, and Moorish-influenced architectural styles, to name a few, are all of Andalusian origin. It … Continue reading →
Baba Ganoush
With an eggplant left over from last week's Moussaka, what was I going to make? Why, baba ganoush, of course! Baba Ganoush (pronounced baw-baw ga-noosh). Isn't that fun to say? Say it again. "Baba Ganoush!" This creamy, smoky dip is popular throughout the Middle … Continue reading →
Chocolate Deception Cake
As you hand your child something healthy to eat, they ask "What is thiiiiiis??" "Honey, it's good, it's really, really yummy," you say as reassuringly as you can. Your child takes a long, scrutinizing look at it, makes a face and holds it out to you with an emphatic, "I … Continue reading →
Tom Kha Gai
Tom Kha Gai is a highly popular Thai soup known for its intense and aromatic flavors and its rich and creamy coconut-infused broth. Tom Kha Gai translates as "boiled galangal chicken." Galangal looks similar to ginger and is related to it, but has a more peppery and … Continue reading →
Creamy Mushroom and Tofu Stroganoff
MEAT EATERS...DON'T SKIP THIS ONE! This vegetarian stroganoff is so yummy even carnivores won't miss the meat. But there are also instructions provided for a chicken version. And trust me, even if you don't like tofu, you're going to love this recipe! This was a spur of … Continue reading →
Philly Cheesesteaks
The All-American Philly Cheesesteak! Named for the city of its origin, this sandwich was invented in the city of Philadelphia by Pat and Harry Olivieri in the 1930's. They ran a modest hot dog stand in south Philadelphia near the famous Italian Market. Tired of hot dogs … Continue reading →
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
I love Hungary. Such a beautiful country with wonderful people and delicious food. Budapest is an amazing city. That stunning bridge crossing the Danube, the Fisherman's Warf, the markets, the classic Viennese-influenced architecture... I think it's one of the most … Continue reading →
Yam Tua Poo
"Yam Tua What??!" Hey, I didn't name the dish. But all that matters is that it tastes good. And taste good it does! I had some leftover coconut milk, roasted chili paste, and lime juice that I needed to use, so I decided to make this classic bean dish from Thailand. Yam … Continue reading →
Spaghetti With Authentic Ragu di Carne
Authentic Italian Ragu di Carne. Italian ragu is very different from American-Italian spaghetti sauce (which tends to be soupy and largely tomato sauce/paste-based.) There are variations of Ragu di Carne, but mine consists of ground beef, bacon, onions, garlic, carrots, … Continue reading →
Southern Style Peach Mustard Pork Chops
What is more All-American than a pork chop dinner? These Southern-style pork chops have a succulent coating that balances the moist and crispy textures. It's full, fruity flavor will have you savoring every mouthful. … Continue reading →
Kung Pao Chicken
Originating in the Sichuan Province of China, Kung Pao Chicken is a popular dish throughout China and the Western world. It is believed to have been named after the governor of Sichuan, Ding Baozhen of the Qing Dynasty. His official title, Gong Bao (meaning “palatial … Continue reading →
Butterscotch Coconut Cookies
You’re sure to love these buttery cookies made with butterscotch chips and sweet flaky coconut. Sit back, relax, and enjoy them with a glass of milk. You deserve it. … Continue reading →
Chicken Marsala
Several of my friends tell me that Chicken Marsala is one of their favorite things to order at restaurants. Now is your opportunity to make this scrumptious dish yourself, only even better than what you ordered out! Why better? For several reasons, but one of them is it … Continue reading →
Darn Good Chili
It’s hard to find good chili. And that’s an understatement. I can’t tell you how many potlucks and church socials I’ve been to where, sample after sample, I’ve come away anywhere from unsatisfied to honest-to-goodness grossed out. Can you relate? Too sweet, too spicy … Continue reading →
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi
I need to introduce you to my husband right from the get-go since he is a key player in my culinary adventures. Todd. That’s his name, Todd. There will be more biography in the future, but I’ll start with the most pertinent. Todd’s loves pretty much anything in the food … Continue reading →
