My family and I love chicken yakitori, its an easy dish with so many subtle variations that change the flavor. This version is one of our favorites and is the most basic. Soak the wood skewers for at least an hour before grilling. You can cook with chicken breast or thighs but the best flavor comes from thighs and...
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Glazed Carrots on the Grill
Quick and easy recipe of glazed carrots on the grill. Perfect side dish for meat or fish. Blanch the carrots in boiling water until half done or cook in the microwave and then finish on the grill. I just use a cooktop grill, if you use a grill outside it will be cook even faster....
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Langostini Sandwich
This is a take on the classic lobster roll. We had some leftover langostini and decided to try something different from what we usually make from them. It’s important to not use too much mayonnaise and if you cook the langostini first, let it cool before mixing or the mayonnaise will turn really runny....
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Parmesan Crisps with Pears
You can make these tasty Parmesan crisps ahead of time and they'll make a great appetizer or salad garnish for any holiday! You can prepare up two days in advancet. Be careful to cool the crisps completely before storing in an airtight container and serve at room temperature. Instead of black pepper you can add cayenne pepper in this...
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Chicken Breast with Mushroom Sauce
Very tasty and tender chicken with creamy mushroom sauce. The dish can be served with potatoes, pasta, rice or vegetables. It's good to add dried herbs to the flour such as parsley, oregano or a mix of Italian herbs to give it additional flavor. Sherry can be replaced with a dry white wine....
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Jasmine Rice with Ginger and Meat
Jasmine rice in China is not a variety of rice, it's a rice cooked with jasmine tea. For this recipe, you can cook rice in a saucepan or rice cooker. Jasmine rice can be served as a main dish, using only the rice, tea, salt, but I still like to add other spices too. If you cook the rice...
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Sandwiches with Cheese and Cucumber
Easy and tasty appetizer that’s perfect for a big party or a summer picnic. If you don't have goat cheese you can substitute feta or cream cheese. Use herbs depending on your preference like cilantro, parsley, chives, basil or dill....
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Tiramisu
This is a recipe for home tiramisu, one of the most popular desserts in the world. The recipe is not an easy one, but it's worth it! Tasty, moist, light cake that melts in your mouth, an exquisite Italian dessert.
Treat your Mom to a special dessert on her big day!...
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Mushroom Risotto
One of my family's favorite risotto recipes- mushroom risotto. Creamy, tender risotto with a pleasant mushroom flavor and aroma that can be a main dish to your dinner. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable or mushroom broth....
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Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada just means ‘grilled meat’ but it often made from thin flank steak. The meat is marinated in olive oil with salt, lime juice, garlic powder, pepper, and then grilled. One of the most popular ways to eat Carne Asada is with corn tortillas as tacos...
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