On the weekends, I just want to relax by sleeping in and catching up on my favorite shows. As much as I enjoy cooking, sometimes I want an easy meal that’s great for leftovers. And if any guests stop by, I want to make sure I make enough. This meal fits the bill: it’s easy […]
Category: Recipes
Toffee Chip Cookies
As the weather begins to cool and autumn approaches, you may find yourself craving some delicious sweets to prepare for the approaching holidays. Instead of buying pre-made cookies at the store, try baking your own delicious chocolate chip cookies from scratch. Nothing beats homemade chocolate chip cookies, and everyone will rave about yours. If you […]
Greek Stuffed Vegetables
One of the most famous Greek recipes is the one for gemista. It is a summer dish, since all the necessary ingredients are in abundancy and good quality during the warm months of the year. Below follows the recipe: Recipe for 4 people (12 stuffed vegetables) Ingredients: 6 bell peppers (can be either green or […]
Cottage Pie Recipe
Here’s a great old English recipe to keep you warm this winter. This dish has been on the menu in England since the late 1700s, when the potato was introduced to England as a cheap crop. It takes its name from the rural dwellings of the peasantry, and has changed very little from its humble […]
Ripe Papaya Salad
Papaya salad is one of the most popular simple dishes in Laos and the northeast of Thailand. You can see it being served up by street vendors to hordes of hungry customers, after a long, hot day. It’s typically made with green papaya – not yet fully ripened, and with tougher flesh. As it can […]
Pasta Soufflé Recipe
One of the quickest pasta dishes cooked in Greece is the Pasta Soufflé. It is a variation of the Italian carbonara and since it takes just about one hour until it is ready and the ingredients are easy to find it is an ideal choice for bachelors and students. Although this is a winter dish, […]
Wow your Guests with Profiteroles!
Everyone would love profiteroles, if only they knew that a profiterole is! A profiterole is a French-Italian pastry puff filled with custard and is frequently drizzled with chocolate sauce and ice cream. Think of it as a really fancy and really delicious hot fudge sundae that you could order at a fancy dinner and not […]
Spring Gazpacho Recipe
For centuries, the people of Andalusia and neighboring Portugal enjoyed the benefits of gazpacho as a way to replenish vital minerals and vitamins during a hot summer’s day. Over the last decade or so, this dish has rocketed to international fame and is now a somewhat polarizing dish for those previously unfamiliar with it – […]
Forest Fruit Crumble Recipe
Fall is a great season for forest fruits and berries, with many different types becoming available, depending on where you are in the world. Berry picking is a favorite fall pastime in many countries, from Canada to Croatia, and there are hundreds of ways to make use of them. While pies are a popular fall […]
Cauliflower Chowder Recipe
As the weather starts to cool off, soups become an easy option to fill hungry bellies. They are healthy, can be cooked ahead of time, and then eaten or frozen. You’ll love the flexibility of being able to eat them as a main or an appetizer. Cauliflower chowder will satisfy your family and leave you […]
Kick-In-The-Pant Barbecue Wings
There’s nothing screaming football season, primarily college bowl season, more than chicken wings. The only other food eaten more during this time of the year is guacamole. However, there’s a certain problem that arises with chicken wings: Everyone has their own secret sauce. So pardon the cliché, but below is the best wings you’ll ever […]
Cookies with Hazelnut and Chocolate filling
If you are like me then you really love chocolate. One of my favorite recipes is the one for cookies with chocolate filling. If you want to try something new and especially if you have guests that you need to impress, try the following recipe and you will be amazed! Ingredients: For the cookies: 300 […]
Homemade Barley Bread
Bring a touch of medieval England to your modern kitchen by baking a hardy loaf of barley and wheat bread. In a few hours’ time, your kitchen can smell like a warm bakery with the end result being a delicious loaf of bread. This bread pairs well with soup, beans, and even a simple spread […]
Korean Noodles with Beef
If you love Korean food and noodles, this is a wonderful recipe to try. Here are some notes that I use to keep me organized when I make this dish: Make sure to have all the ingredients prepped ahead of time to make it easy on yourself. And have a large plate or bowl ready […]
