Thursday, February 25, 2016

Salad - Italian Restaurant Style Salad Dressing I

All the work has really been done for you, since you begin with a store bought dressing, and just fancy it up. A bit of oregano, a smidgen of dried basil and minced onion. A teaspoon of sugar and you 're done.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Monday, February 22, 2016

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Appetizers And Snacks - Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms

A classic favorite stuffed mushroom is taken to new heights by wrapping in a slice of bacon. Simple, but will melt in your mouth!

Friday, February 19, 2016

Pasta - Pasta Primavera With Smoked Gouda

What better way to get your veggies in than with a savory Italian dish like Pasta Primavera. This version combines a little bit of heat from red pepper flakes with fresh vegetables, herbs and the smokey flavor of a smoked Gouda cheese. It's a wonderful combination of crunchy and creamy.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Monday, February 15, 2016

Herbs And Spices - Vanilla Sugar

A lot of European cookie recipes use vanilla sugar in place of vanilla extract. My mother would make a large canister in August in preparation for her cookie baking season (between Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas holidays).

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Pasta - Cabbage Balushka Or Cabbage And Noodles

This Hungarian favorite side dish is just cabbage, onions, and egg noodles cooked in butter with salt and pepper to taste. It's so easy and good.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Monday, February 8, 2016

Herbs And Spices - Green Chutney

This is a very tasty cilantro-based chutney that can be prepared in minutes. Just add fresh lemon juice, a small green chili, peanuts, salt, garlic, and fresh ginger to the cilantro and process until smooth.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Appetizers And Snacks - Tartar Sauce Iii

Quick and easy! You can make a fresh version of this classic condiment that tastes better than what you would buy in the store. Serve with your favorite fish.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Breakfast And Brunch - Honey White Bread

Vitamin C powder gives this bread tang and a nutrition boost, while ginger gives it some kick.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Seafood - Very Easy Shrimp Dip

An easy classic of cream cheese, shrimp, and cocktail sauce. This one will never go out of style! Serve with a nice assortment of crackers.

Desserts - Russian Tea Cakes I

Tantra Orange
This is a family recipe that's been made at Christmas time by at least 4 generations. This year will be the first for number 5!!! 'Bubba' brought it with her when she came from Lithuania. I pass it on in the true spirit of this season!