A classic quick and easy appetizer with bacon added. You can try rich cottage cheese instead of cream cheese also. Best to grill but can be cooked in an oven also. Cook the bacon until crispy....
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Category Archives: Holidays & Parties
Grilled Pork
It's better to marinate the pork at least three hours, or better yet, overnight in the refrigerator. When I cook meat on the grill, I usually add dry rosemary twigs to the fire, it gives the meat an excellent taste and aroma. Do not over cook the pork on the grill, otherwise the meat will turn tough and dry. Remember the...
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Toast with Grilled Avocado
The first time I tried this appetizer was at a local winery when we went with our friends for a special chef's dinner. I immediately fell in love with it! It's quick and easy appetizer to prepare and so delicious! Our friend Chuck brought the same appetizer to our party a few days later and after that I decided...
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Asparagus-tomatoes Tart with Cheese
Puff pastry is one of my favorite ingredients to use. You can always come up with something original to cook, whether it's a dessert or something savory with cheese,
vegetables or meat. From simple ingredients you'll have something very tasty, original and satisfying. This appetizer with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and cottage cheese my 12 year old son absolutely LOVED and...
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Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic
This dish can be served either hot or cold and is simple to prepare....
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Meat Salad with Russian-Korean Carrots
Russian-Korean carrots are always a great dish on any holiday. This salad can be served as a snack or used in the preparation to other dishes, such as meat salad with Korean carrots. Easy, simple and delicious! The Russian-Korean style carrots add color and spice....
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Baklava
Here is my way version of baklava, one of my favorite sweet, rich pastry recipes. Baklava is usually served at room temperature, often garnished with ground nuts. After baking, baklava can stay for a few days, if, of course, you will not eat it faster :)...
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Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Thyme
Tender, earthy, wild mushrooms with a pleasant taste of thyme. Be sure to use wild mushrooms in this recipe....
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Stuffed Bread
Here is the recipe from my friend Marcela. Delicious, colorful and so simple to make. Perfect idea for your dinner party with family and friends!...
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Thai Fish Cakes
Delicious fish cakes that are quick and easy to cook. You can use tilapia or steelhead trout for this recipe. The rice flour can be replaced with normal flour and a little corn starch. Serve this dish with rice and the sauce of your choice, I recommend jalapeno jam, sweet chili sauce or oyster sauce.
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