We love dishes with orzo, they are light, fresh and so tasty! This recipe has easy ingredients and is a great light lunch or dinner! Enjoy!...
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Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Nuts
This appetizer can be cooked two ways, with or without the puff pastry. If you decide to cook without puff pastry, then cut the cheese lengthwise into two parts, spread the jam with walnuts and thyme in the middle of the first part, wrap cheese tightly on all sides with foil. Cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Serve...
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Risotto with Bacon and Peas
I love to cook risotto, every time with a different addition, like carrots, pumpkin, asparagus, mushrooms, etc. Very simple, but at the same time, lively, delicious rich and creamy dish.
This time I made risotto with bacon and peas, a really great combination! The bacon can be replaced with pancetta.
Be sure to serve with wine.
Baked Eggs with Bacon
Very interesting idea how to cook the ordinary breakfast of bacon and eggs. I used a one cup bowl, but you can use a muffin pan also which are a little smaller, so you’ll get more servings too. It’s not necessary to add spinach or it can be replaced by other herbs as well....
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Empanadas
Empanadas need no introduction - popular especially in Latin America and Europe, as well as southwest United States and southeast Asia. Empanadas like pirozhki are little pies with different fillings such as cheese, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables, minced or chopped pork, beef or chicken, shrimp, zucchini blossom, fruits, etc., the fillings are endless but generally...
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Baguette with herbs, tomatoes and cheese
Quite simple to prepare, flavorful and colorful appetizer, a bit like bruschetta. Unlike bruschetta which is toasted, this recipe is baked in the oven with all the ingredients. Very good idea for a picnic, it can be easily prepared ahead of time and heated on a grill. Fresh tomatoes can be replaced with sun-dried tomatoes....
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Ravioli with Spinach and Egg
Not difficult, but tasty and original. You can experiment with different fillings, from cheese, mushrooms, vegetables or even sweet fruit and berries. In this version I used creamed cheese. Try to roll out the dough very thinly to give it a lighter taste....
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Chorizo Cheese Dip
Lots of gooey, melted cheese with spicy chorizo mixed in. Use any hot pepper to your taste, I had poblano pepper so I used those, but you can use also serrano, jalapeno, etc. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips. And add a ice cold beer to complete the meal. What could be better for a Super Bowl party?...
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Toast with Egg and Tomato
Great idea for a hearty breakfast. Try to add a few slices of avocado, it will be very tasty. Easy, quick to prepare and so delicious!...
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Creamy Garlic Capellini
Very simple and tasty recipe of rich and creamy garlic pasta with mushrooms. Easy homemade pasta that tastes like it came from a five star Italian restaurant! Add a grilled chicken breast and you'll have a full delicious dinner! Just don't forget the white wine ;)...
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