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wild mushroom pierogies

posted August 14, 2010 in gourmet traveller

So it’s that time of the month again. Another Daring Cook’s challenge. For August the spotlight is on the humble pierogi – a Polish sweet or savoury crescent-shaped dumpling. A selection of traditional fillings (potato, meat and ca (read full article)

Lamb Rogan Josh

posted August 10, 2010 in FoodForFriendsYeah

This is the very first curry I dared to make from scratch and thankfully it turned out very well! The flavours are quite rich and not too spicy, so you could add more chilli powder to suit your taste. Serves 4  850g shoulder of lamb, cut into bit (read full article)

Dahl (not Sophie).

posted July 26, 2010 in haddock in the kitchen

Fellow blogger, Mathilde’s Cuisine sent a message out earlier today via Twitter. She was looking for a recipe for dahl. I was quick to respond and sent her a message via Facebook with the instructions. I thought I would share it here. It is pa (read full article)

Back to Provence – Tian Provencal and tapenade tartine

posted July 24, 2010 in Citron et Vanille

De retour en Provence – Tian Provençal et tartine de tapenade Tian is a traditional dish from Provence, and should be made in a clay dish…since I just broke mine, I had to use a Pyrex one. The vegetables are sliced thinly, placed uprigh (read full article)

Recipe: Moroccan Lamb Shanks

posted July 22, 2010 in Entertaining Made Easy

It’s winter in Oz, and even though I am lucky enough to live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, we still have chilly evenings. Slow-cooked lambs shanks hit the spot perfectly for a winter-warming meal. The Moroccan combination of sweet, fruit (read full article)

Black Skillet Beef

posted July 20, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

This is Bernie’s favorite dish I make.  It is spicy and delicious! Black Skillet Beet with greens and red potatoes – American Cancer Society Ingredients 1 lb beef top round flank steak 1 1/2 tablespoon Hot ‘n Spicy Seasoning (belo (read full article)

Macaroni with peas and cuttlefish

posted July 02, 2010 in The Eton Mess

The UK cuttlefish season has come to an end and I would imagine less than 5 per cent of the catch is actually consumed in the UK, if that. For a nation that eats a fair bit of squid, we are still rather nervous about cuttlefish; maybe it’s the th (read full article)

Got Tomatoes?

posted June 28, 2010 in Don\'t Forget the Food

Make freezer salsa.Here is a great way to take advantage of all those tomatoes on the vine.  Make this easy uncooked salsa &  store in freezer containers and freeze until you are ready to use. To make it you will need : 1 onion, peeled (read full article)

Learn How to Make Kenyan Vegetable Curry Recipe

posted June 19, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

Eating low fat recipes should not mean depriving yourself. It is possible to enjoy delicious food without sacrificing flavor. You can lower the fat in existing recipes by switching regular cheese for low fat cheese or whole milk for skim milk, or you (read full article)

Zuppa di pesce alla napoletana

posted May 29, 2010 in Memorie di Angelina

Italy, being a rather slender peninsula, is a country where the sea is rarely too far away. And, of course, the products of the sea play a major role in its cuisine. And so it is not suprising that zuppa di pesce, or fish soup, is a dish that you wil (read full article)

Black and White Sesame-Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

posted May 26, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

I like to use recipes I can start in the morning and finish when I get home with minimal prep required on either end.  It’s one of my best skinny secrets because it helps me avoid eating out after a long day at work. I’ve already decide (read full article)

Egyptian Rice Stuffed Tomatoes, Revised

posted May 16, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

We did make this tonight, as per the photo to the left. We served it with a Fresh Arugula and Asparagus Salad with Crushed Roasted Almonds and Oil and Vinegar. However, I did make some adaptations and, even at that, Robin and I miss the Mediterranean (read full article)

Spicy Meatballs with Pasta

posted May 09, 2010 in Cyder with Eloise

I went for a walk today around Grafham Water, the third largest area of inland water in England. With approximately 10 miles of shoreline Grafham has been designated as a site of special scientific interest and is famous for some of the best inland (read full article)

Pad Thai Rice Noodles and Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce

posted April 01, 2010 in SAMAYAL CORNER

Thai cuisine is rich in coconut milk and nice aromatic food recipes with peanuts. It is very easy to prepare and cook it quickly, it will also taste good. For my Hubby's B'day cooked Thai food recipes, i have posted few before and now am posting the (read full article)

Come here little turnip – Turnips stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, roquefort and walnuts

posted March 31, 2010 in Citron et Vanille

Petit navet, viens par ici – Navets farcis au champignons, épinards, roquefort et noix Aren’t those irresistible? Turnips tend to be forgotten as a vegetable, even though often used in soups. In France we eat turnips in so many ways, (read full article)

Frittata ai carciofi

posted March 27, 2010 in Memorie di Angelina

The frittata is one of those categories of dishes, like risotto, where the main ingredient, in this case egg, can act as a foil to an almost infinite variety of flavors, being it meat, fish or vegetable. So by learning a single technique, you open up (read full article)

My tomato sauce recipe

This weekend I was in the grocery and not thinking of buying tomatoes, until I saw these, were beautiful. The surprise was there  not only beautiful, are  also delicious. Looking at the package I saw that are a hybrid species called (read full article)

Chorizo and Eggs

posted March 19, 2010 in TV Food and Drink

My Fried Chickpeas and Chorizo went over like gangbusters last week (ask MG if you are a non-believer), but I still had about half of my chorizo left behind, waiting to be swept into another recipe, so I added a few twists to a favotire meal of my m (read full article)

Red Coconut Curry BBQ Lamb Kebab Recipe

posted March 19, 2010 in BBQ Party

An eastern variation on a BBQ classic, Lamb Kebabs. The Red Coconut marinade adds a delicious sweetness and a slight saltiness to the kebabs, making them very moreish, so much so, you may have to order in extra lamb to cater for those who like them (read full article)

Easy and Low Fat Chicken Parmesan

posted March 15, 2010 in Taste

I like chicken parmesan but I don't like it when the chicken is fried and the sauce is greasy (think Olive Garden).  I am all about indulging in not-so-good-for-you foods, but they have to be worth it. I slow cook my chicken parmesan in the oven (read full article)

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