Chicken soup has long been known for its ability to boost our immune system and help fight off colds. In fact, just about every culture around the world has its own version of chicken soup which they tout as a cold remedy. The Greeks have avgolemono, Caldo de pollo is ubiquitous throughout Latin […]
Latkes are easily my all-time favorite Jewish dish. I mean its shredded potatoes and onion, lightly coated in a batter, and fried until golden and crispy, WHATS NOT TO LIKE! And luckily making them at home is a simple and straightforward process. Tips, Tricks & Suggestions Latkes are commonly served with either some
A couple of weeks ago my local grocery store was having an amazing sale on racks of lamb. And while I don’t cook with lamb all that often the deal was just too good to pass up. However, as soon as I got home with my rack of lamb I quickly realized
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Today we are back with another great seafood recipe, trout almondine. A simple French dish consisting of pan-fried trout fillets smothered in a delicious sauce made out of lemon, butter, and sliced almonds. And trust me you are going to love it! It’s quick and easy enough to make for your family
Now that Thanksgiving dinner has come and passed there is a good chance that your fridge is well stocked will all sorts of leftovers. And if you ask me the leftovers are just as important as the meal, if not more so. I make turkey stock for soup out of the leftover turkey carcass.
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Wild rice isn’t something that I have all that often, but when I do I just love it! It has a bold earthy flavor that can’t be found in other types of rice. Its texture is a perfect combination of soft and chewy. And also it’s pretty darn healthy! So when I first
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means we better start planning for the big meal. And while most of our attention should be focused on the main event, THE TURKEY, It’s also important that we don’t forget about the side dishes. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the mashed potatoes or the cranberry sauce,
I’ve always believed that Peruvian cuisine deserved more love and recognition than it currently receives. It’s a diverse and unique cuisine that is full of numerous tasty dishes. And while it’s rooted in the native crops and dishes of the Andes, it’s also a cuisine that’s been influenced by a number of different immigrant
Despite being one of the world’s preeminent cuisines, Morrocan cuisine always been sort of under my radar. I don’t really have a good reason for why, it’s just something that I don’t cook often. But recently I’ve been trying the change that and expand my recipe repertoire by making more Moroccan dishes at home.
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What are spices? Simply put, spices are any part of a plant that is dried and used to add flavor to food. This can include the seeds of a plant, it’s berries, the roots, and even the bark. However, this definition does not include the leaves of a plant as those are considered
