Poblano is a relatively mild chilli pepper, although sometimes they can be unpredictable and give you a strong heat and aroma. They have a dark, thick, and green skin and are heart shaped, originating from the state of Puebla, Mexico. Dried, it is called ancho or chile ancho, and it's sometimes dried and smoked as well. We buy...
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Peking duck
Peking Duck tonight, another snow day here in Minnesota!
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Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
Keftédes (κεφτέδες) may be one of the best Greek appetizers (mezé) around! They are little round meatballs served as an appetizer or with tzatziki, Greek salad and pita or pasta for a full meal.
Of course there are many recipes for this dish. Keftedes different from many meatballs because of their size. Greeks make...
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Pork tajine with mushrooms and sweet potatoes
Orange Madeleine with Chocolate
Mushroom risotto
Italian night tonight!
Tonight is Italian night at our house, homemade pasta with herbs and some ravioli: pumpkin almonds Parmesan ravioli with almond sage sauce; also Italian sausage ravioli with tomato mushroom oregano sauce.
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Baby it’s cold outside!!!
When it’s -24C outside and no school, it’s the perfect time to make pelmeni/ dumplings with the kids! So much fun and really tasty!
The dough recipe, my favorite!
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Taco Tuesday
Fish tacos with Pico de Gallo, from scratch
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- For the tortillas, its best to use fresh masa but what we use is the corn flour from Maseca. Its very easy to make and has the basic instructions there so I won't repeat them but the key that I've seen is to use warm water when making the...