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Prompt Pesto Pasta
This quick and flavorful pesto pasta is perfect for a speedy yet sophisticated meal. With fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan, it's a true Italian classic.
Ingredients: 200g spaghetti 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to ...Read more
Rapid Fire Ratatouille
A delightful dash through the fresh vegetable aisles of France, in your own kitchen. This quick version of the classic Ratatouille is sure to transport you to sun-soaked Provence in record time.
Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 eggplant 1 bell pepper 1 onion 2 tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic Olive oil Salt, pepper, and ...Read more
Marvelous Muffin Tin Omelettes
These little omelettes are bite-sized brunch superstars. Marvelous Muffin Tin Omelettes are both fun to make and eat!Ingredients Eggs Cheese Your choice of vegetable (e.g., bell peppers)Instructions Whisk eggs, then pour into a greased muffin tin.
Add your favorite veggies and cheese, then bake until set.
Marvelous...Read more
Charming Chicken Soup
Cosy up with this comforting and simple meal. Charming Chicken Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl, a soothing blend of familiar flavors.
Ingredients Chicken broth Noodles CarrotsInstructions Boil the chicken broth in a pot.
Add the noodles and sliced carrots.
Cook until the noodles are tender.
Like a...Read more
These spiced steaks become a complete meal with a side of rice and beans
A cilantro and jalapeno paste added verdant flavor and subtle spice to black beans and rice as well as a creamy avocado sauce.
Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak and Cilantro Rice with Avocado Sauce
Serves 4
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 (2-pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut into 4 equal steaks
1 tablespoon ...Read more
Amazing Aloo Gobi
Venture into the flavorful world of Indian cuisine with Amazing Aloo Gobi. This spiced potato and cauliflower dish is an explosion of flavors.
Ingredients Potatoes Cauliflower Curry powderInstructions Sauté potatoes and cauliflower with curry powder until tender.
Serve with warm flatbread or rice.
This Aloo ...Read more
Fabulous Fennel Apple Salad
Awaken your senses with this fresh and crunchy breakfast salad. Fabulous Fennel Apple Salad is a nod to those who believe that breakfast should be as vibrant as the morning sun.
Ingredients Fennel bulb Apple Lemon juiceInstructions Thinly slice the fennel bulb and apple.
Toss with fresh lemon juice to prevent ...Read more
Celery Apple Salad
We were all taught the same thing. Calories in. Calories out. It’s all about the calories.
When I was a young teenager, I bought one of those pocket-sized calorie counting books they sold at the grocery store. They were prominently displayed by the check out. I took it home and it didn’t take me long to memorize it. I was obsessed with ...Read more
Quick Fix: Steak with Shallot Sauce (Steak aux Eschalot) with Potatoes and French Green Beans
With thoughts of French Bastille Day, July 14, and the Olympics coming to Paris, I thought it would be fun to savor a simple, classic French Bistro dinner, Steak with Shallot Sauce (Steak aux Eschalot).
To go with the steak, I cooked some potato cubes with French green beans. These beans, also called haricot vert, are thinner and sweeter than ...Read more
Magnificent Mini Pancake Skewers
These Magnificent Mini Pancake Skewers are a fun and tasty treat. Turn brunch into a playful event!Ingredients Pancake mix Syrup Fresh berriesInstructions Cook mini pancakes according to the mix's instructions.
Alternate threading mini pancakes and fresh berries onto skewers, then drizzle with syrup.
These skewers ...Read more
Dreamy Dusk Panna Cotta
Slip into the dreamy hues of dusk with this simple yet sophisticated panna cotta. As silky and smooth as a twilight sky, this Italian classic is a poetic end to any meal.
Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon gelatin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Fresh berries for garnishInstructions Sprinkle gelatin ...Read more
Harvest Moon Apple Pie
Celebrate the bounty of autumn with the Harvest Moon Apple Pie. The warm, sweet aroma of baked apples and cinnamon swirling under a delicate crust is a treat that echoes the beauty of a harvest moon.
Ingredients 5 apples 1 roll of pie dough 1/2 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Butter for greasingInstructions Preheat...Read more
Lively Lemon Spaghetti
This dish is like an Italian summer squeezed onto a plate. Zesty, quick, and full of life, it's like a Vespa ride through Rome.
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
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Hasty Caribbean Sautéed Spinach
This quick and easy sautéed spinach dish gets a Caribbean twist with the addition of vibrant spices.
Ingredients: 2 bunches of fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin Salt to tasteInstructions: In a large skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add spinach, turmeric, cumin, ...Read more
This impressive dessert is perfect for any celebration
We were after a stately, impressive cake comprising intricate layers of delicate crepes and vanilla-scented cream. For the crepes, we went with a batter relatively low in flour, which ensured that it was loose enough to fully cover the bottom of a skillet. We added plenty of sugar for flavorful browning (and to keep these crepes firmly in sweet ...Read more
Twilight Tranquility Tiramisu
Sink into the tranquility of twilight with this classic tiramisu. As smooth and comforting as the transition from day to night, this dessert is a testament to the soothing power of a well-made treat.
Ingredients 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee, cooled 12 ladyfingers Cocoa powder for...Read more
Iron and Wine's Sam Beam is OK with being a nobody at Home Depot
LOS ANGELES — Riding down the 101 Freeway in the back seat of his manager's SUV on a recent rainy evening, Sam Beam is talking about his kids' lunches — specifically about how annoying it is when they don't eat what he gets up early to pack for them.
"Same thing with dinner," he says in his soft Southern drawl. Beam, who's 49 and makes ...Read more
Marvelous Maine Lobster Rolls
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of the Northeast with these rolls. Marvelous Maine Lobster Rolls are an ode to the sea.
Ingredients Maine lobster Mayonnaise Hot dog bunsInstructions Steam the lobster, then chop the meat.
Mix with a touch of mayonnaise, then load into toasted, buttered hot dog buns.
These ...Read more
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Herbal Aromas
I gave up planting fruits and veggies years ago but I have not given up on herbs. Every year I make sure I have plenty of those.
I’ve changed some of what I plant because my garden is much smaller now. But there’s nothing like cooking with fresh herbs. I love stepping into my garden to pick herbs when I need to ...Read more
Lunar Lullaby Lemon Bars
Experience the calming lullaby of a lunar night with these bright and tangy lemon bars. As soothing and refreshing as the moon's glow, this dessert is a bite of lunar magic on Earth.
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup lemon curdInstructions Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)...Read more
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