A tasty tomato tart with cheese, and it is very easy to prepare. Using pesto on the bottom of your tart is not necessary, but it gives the tart s more delicious flavor. You can switch out the pesto with other different sauces, for example- chimichurri, then for the cheese filing...
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Quiche with Mushrooms, Onions and Bacon
Now with the cool fall weather it's time to bake quiches and tarts! I like them because they can be sweet or savory and there are endless combinations to try. With mushrooms out now, I chose to use them along with bacon.
The recipe for the dough is the same I use for tarts or pies, it's my favorite and easy...
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Chiles en Nogada
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...
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Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
In August when there are a lot of different vegetables in my garden, I like to cook easy and quick dishes such as salads or simple appetizers. But usually I have too many tomatoes and cucumbers which are not possible to use it all at once, so I can them for the fall-winter. For example, Read more
Corn with Herbs and Parmesan
Another tasty take on a summer classic! Instead of boiled corn you can use corn cooked on the grill. Don’t forget just before grilling to soak the corn unshucked in cold water for 10-15 minutes. Grill or boil until tender, about 15 min. It will be sweet and juicy on the cob.
Sweet and Sour Pork Steamed Dumplings
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...
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Asparagus wrapped in bacon
Khachapuri with Cheese (the easy way)
Usually I cook khachapuri a different way, for example "Adjarian khachapuri". This time I decided to simplify the recipe a bit and it still turned out great. Instead of using a special cheese called "suluguni" or "imeretian" cheese, I used "bryndza" (a sheep milk cheese made in Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine). It's sort...
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Creamy Orzo with Bacon and Corn
This dish can be served with fried shrimp or vegetables. The recipe is very easy to prepare, and the orzo turns out so creamy and delicious!...
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Italian Easter bread
I'm not a big fan of baking, especially complicated recipes and ingredients, but this dough was very easy to work with and the bread has a delicate sweet flavor, very soft and light fluffy texture. Not to mention it looks beautiful and delicious! The taste and texture is a cross between challah and brioche bread. Perfect for Easter morning...
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