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.
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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Mushrooms with Bell Pepper
Mushroom and pepper appetizer, can be served both hot or cold. You can use champignons or baby bella mushrooms like I used here. If you cook this appetizer in a large quantity, you can store it for 2-3 days in jars in the refrigerator....
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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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Fried and Steamed Dumplings
There are many ways to cook dumplings, by steaming, boiling, frying or even combining these techniques. One way I like doing it best is to fry them a little to make them crisp and then quickly steaming them to cook the filling and make them tender (or steam first and then fry).
You can prepare dumplings in...
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Slow Cooker Chicken Breast in Asian Marinade
Slow cooking allows flavors to steep and blend together... as well as make your job easier! It circulates heat and liquid so food stays moist without overcooking. This recipe is a great idea for dinner or a big party with your family and friends. The holidays are all about hanging out with family, and your slow cooker...
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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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Tart with Mushrooms and Onions
Golubtsi
Golubtsi is popular dish in many Eastern European countries and the Middle East made of cabbage leaves stuffed with a variety of ingredients. Very similar to dolma, which uses grape leaves.
In Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary and Croatia, cabbage rolls with smoked pork are very popular at Christmas. They are cooked in a skillet or baked in the oven. In Romania,...
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