Tag Archives: Father’s Day

Golubtsi

17Sep

Golubtsi is popular dish in many Eastern European countries and the Middle East made of cabbage leaves stuffed with a variety of ingredients. Very similar to dolma, which uses grape leaves. In Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary and Croatia, cabbage rolls with smoked pork are very popular at Christmas. They are cooked in a skillet or baked in the oven. In Romania,...

Chiles en Nogada

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11Sep

Sunday is Mexican Independence Day, and restaurants here will honor the occasion by serving up the traditional treat of Chiles en Nogada Chiles en Nogada is a classic Mexican dish originating from Puebla. Stuffed poblano peppers with meat mixed with fruits and spices and topped with walnut sauce, pomegranate seeds and cilantro or parsley. The colors of the dish reflect...

Chicken with Potatoes, Garlic and Herbs

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06Aug

Tender delicious chicken with a crispy skin and potatoes flavored with herbs, garlic and tangy lemon. Easy and quick to prepare. Great idea for a family dinner or a party with friends! (more…)...

Crab Rangoon

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30Jul

Made with my daughter today Crab Rangoon, easy simple recipe, so delicious and we had so much fun to make them too. Serve with sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce. This time I served with plum sauce. (more…)...

Chinese bread / dumplings with meat

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29Jul

We had Chinese bread / dumplings with meat again today, so easy to make and they are so delicious! More photos from my first time (more…)...

Sweet and Sour Pork Steamed Dumplings

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23Jul

You can prepare the dumplings in advance, and keep in the refrigerator before cooking. Just freeze them and put in boiling water for about 8-10 minutes. you can steam them on lettuce leaves or just like me, using a...

Creamy Poblano Rajas with Chicken

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16Jul

Rich and creamy dish, makes a great accompaniment to rice or simply served with flour tortillas. So easy to make! (more…)...

Asparagus wrapped in bacon

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11Jun

You can add dried spices and herbs such as basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, etc. The finished dish can be sprinkled with cheese like parmesan or asiago, maybe even cotija. They can be cooked on the grill as well as in a frying pan or oven. (more…)...

Lamb Leg with Tarragon and Mint

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30Apr

Aromatic and tasty lamb dish, the mint and tarragon give it a great spring flavor. The cooking time depends on the size of the leg. Serve with vegetables, green salad, potatoes and red wine....