Falafel

These delicious bean ” dumplings ” are popular with all my friends and family . They are wholesome and nutritious and can be servedin a pita with hummus or baba ghanouj and a tomato and cucumber salad . Typically falafel are made with large broad beans , sold as skinned in Middle eastern stores , [...]

Chicken Souvlaki

There is something so appealing about bite size pieces of chicken threaded onto a skewer and grilled . Skewered meat is found in most clutures some with their own names for them . The Thais have satays and the Greeks have souvlakis . Traditionally made with lamb , but  equally delicious with chicken . Saveur [...]

Greek style roast lamb with potatoes

arni Psito me patates , is a Greek holiday staple in our home . Typically , this Greek dish is served at Easter , but it is really festive , and , in our home is even served on Christmas day , when the whole family gathers around the table for a leisurely gettogether . [...]

Eggless ice chocolate hazelnut cake

This dessert , also called a semifreddo in Italian , is a great make ahead dessert . It is beautiful in presentation and has a delicious creamy nutty texture . It is flavoured with both coffee and brandy , so really an adult dessert. Christine McFadden , Christine France Serves 6 to 8 3/4 cup [...]

Rich Chocolate Pistachio Fudge

Fudge is one of those feel good , childhood memories . I remember walking “Kingsway ” ( now Republic street , Valetta Malta ) and going  into the  tiny , quaint candy store , where they had the most delicious fudge . Funny , I used to imagine the store owner getting up before dawn [...]

Maple Walnut Chocolate Chunk Squares

I stumbled upon this recipe years ago in the Chocolatier Magazine . It was love at first bite and has been a staple in my holiday gifts. These are a no bake , candy like bar . I like to call them , the give my oven a break square with yummy nuts , coconut [...]

Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares

I love the addition of oatmeal in my baked cookies or bars . It provides great texture , and , let’s face it , some nutrition , leaving you feeling better about your choice.  These make great gifts for the holiday , or just about any time of year . Chocolatier Magazine Makes 3 dozen 1  [...]

Apple -cranberry crumb pie

The  restaurant and Inn at Elk River in  Saltyfork , West Viginia makes a fantastic apple cranberry crumb pie . It is bubbling with apples and cranberries and has the  most delicious crumb topping , made with caramely ( yes , that’s a word ) and warm notes of cinnamon . The most difficult part [...]

Baked Penne Pasta with wild mushroom Ragout

Cafe Alfresco in Dunedin Florida is well known for its casual  yet suberb dining .  This baked pasta with mushrooms is ideal  as a vegetarian entree or a make ahead dinner . The only change I made to the dish was the addition of pepper flakes , for some kick  and I switched from all [...]

Mocha Viennese Swirls

As the holidays approach I think of cookies , for gift giving and …well yes consuming . These spiral coffee almond butter cookies are the ideal afternoon pickmeup , and , if that’s not enough once baked and cooled the bases are dipped in luscious chocolate . And oh , what a dream , they [...]

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