Whenever I want to eat like I am in the Mediterrean , I chose recipes like this one from Cook’s Illustrated. This has all the elements I look for in a dish , simple ,elegant, healthy and colorful , hence very appetizing. I simply serve some fresh whole grain bread or Orzo with this and [...]
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I love this Moroccan inspired Tagine style recipe because it is an all in one meal, just serve with a simple salad and some pita bread.
The recipe uses chicken thighs as they are flavorful and remain juicy even with longer cooking.
Serves 2
Source Cuisine
COMBINE
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp [...]
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For years Mary Ann Esposito has been inspiring us with her Italian creations. There is really no greater convience food than pasta to me, it is the ultimate pantry staple, seriously. Here Mary Ann has combined this dish with fresh asparagus , but I have used fresh or frozen artichokes too, feel free to substitute [...]
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Years ago I found this recipe in a magazine submitted by a reader. I was entitled grandma’s applesauce cake, since then I have renamed it my favorite eggless fruit and nut spice cake for good reason. This is great served on its own or dusted with powdered sugar with a little whipped cream and fresh berries [...]
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Crispy Basil turns your dish from ordinary to professional looking. It is a very simple process but requires bone dry basil for deep frying or you will have a kitchen splattered with oil. This recipe calls for spicy Thai rec curry paste , home made or store bought, I use Mae Ploy brand , it [...]
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Paninis are really a grilled sandwich. During my childhood I spent a great deal of time in Rome ,Italy, where I was first intoduced to the panini at Tavola Caldas ,Italy’s “upscale ” cafes. Mostly with procuitto and cheese. Paninis have come a long way from the classic. This one is terrific. It uses rotisserie [...]
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Coffee cake is a great breakfast treat. This eggless version is as light as a feather. Trouble is the recipe is never enough for all that try this, don’t say I did not warn you.
This recipe comes from Terese Pregnall more affectionaely known as The Charleston Cake Lady.
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 [...]
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This is a real thirty minute meat , and so elegant and intensely flavored you would never guess. The great part is that it uses lean , super tender pork loin. Heavenly
Cusine
Serves 2
10 oz pork tenderloin , trimmed , cut into four 2 inch thick medallions and seasoned with salt.
1 tbs whole peppercorn blend, crushed
2 [...]
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