A classic Mexican dish is full of flavor and layers of textures. Make this delicious yet filling meal for weeknight or weekend dinner.
Tasty, easy to prepare, brandy recipe for boneless pork chops. Best with 1" thick chops, a leafy spinach salad with walnuts, rasberry vinaigrette dressing with a dash of balsimic vinegar, and a glass of dark earthy Merlot. One of my favorite discoveries.
Super quick, easy to make, and it's creamy and delicious with some nice crunch and freshness.
Authentic Thai street-style pad thai with chewy rice noodles, shrimp, tamarind, and fish sauce. Quick wok-tossed noodles with cashews and lime in 20 minutes.
Delicate, spring soup which is my rendition of the traditional Silesian soup called oberiba. Both recipes differ a lot, so this one shouldn't be named as Silesians did.
Classic Russian Olivier salad with boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, chicken, apples, and orange in a creamy egg yolk, mayonnaise, and sour cream dressing. Chilled overnight for deep, layered flavor.
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers drizzled with teriyaki and topped with warm Thai peanut sauce, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds. A fusion satay that brings restaurant-level plating home.
Quick, easy and very tasty! Made this recipe a few days ago, it was simply delicious and we served it with fried rice that we made with the leftover rice. A delicious combination, and both of them together made a great meal.
Making pot stickers are pretty much as same as making dumplings, the only thing different is how to cook them. Instead of boiling in the water, we fry them in a nonstick skillet with a bit oil, which really develops a layer of golden, brown and crispy bottoms with great texture. Serve these yummy pot stickers with a mixture of rice vinegar, a little bit soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil and splash of hot pepper oil.
Assorted fresh crunchy vegetables, sour, sweet and spicy sauce, and soba noodles make this quick, easy and tasty cool summer salad!
Looking for a quick tasty snack? It's easy to make your own smoked mozzarella (in less than a minute), add a handful of scallions and melt it together in minutes for a smokey and gooey satisfying treat.
A quick creamy cream cheese based sauces, herbs, pasta and you have dinner on the table in a jiffy with this quick and easy recipe.
Three-vegetable kimchi: napa and green cabbage with carrots, scallions, and bell pepper fermented with a heavy garlic-red pepper-paprika paste. Big-batch Korean pickle, ferments 2-3 days at room temperature.
Breakfast omelette done the French way, soft folded eggs cooked in butter and topped with a fresh tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime salsa. A quick, light, vegetarian breakfast with bright Mexican-inspired flavor.
Bring home the turkey for breakfast and try this alternative to pancakes that is sure to make you gobble up every bit of it!
Learn how to make Bibimbap, one of my favorite Korean dishes. This time instead of preparing each vegetable separately, I cooked the similar texture vegetables together, which saved time and still tasted delicious. I mixed the seasoned vegetables with soba noodles and of course always have some kimchee as a side, that's a must in Korean food.
This Barley with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Scallions is a comforting and flavorful side dish that combines the nutty chewiness of pearl barley with the tangy richness of sun-dried tomatoes and the mild bite of scallions. Cooked in butter and seasoned simply with salt and pepper, it’s an easy yet satisfying addition to any meal. Perfect alongside roast veal and sautéed broccoli rabe, this dish brings a rustic elegance to the table.
Canh Thit Xao Sa: a fragrant Vietnamese beef soup with lemongrass, fish sauce, shallots, and garlic, topped with fresh coriander and scallions. Light, aromatic, and ready in minutes.
Very easy to make, and packed with deliciousness. I ate it directly without anything else aside, like a whole meal for me. You can stir in one or two scrambled eggs at the end of the cooking to boost the protein.
Make this easy, tasty and light stir-fry for a quick week-night meal with a bowl of steamed rice or a few slices of bread.
Scallions rolled up with cream cheese and sliced ham. 3 ingredients and super quick and easy to make.
This made for a very tasty side to some salmon filets. I skipped the 2 hour soak time. Didn't need it, since my rice cooks in about 20 minutes anyway. I used shiitakes for the mushrooms.
Crispy pinto bean patties with cheddar and Worcestershire on whole wheat buns, topped with a tangy yogurt-horseradish sauce. Vegetarian burgers in 20 minutes.
There are hundreds versions of this very Polish soup. Here you have an original proposition of mine. I used to cook it on the base of my favorite duck and chicken stock. The cream is a must to create wonderful pink color. Optionally you may add a quarter or a half of hard boiled egg to your bowl. By the way, I change my recipe sometimes, for instance by adding dried California prunes instead of sugar, or by adding some white vinegar instead of lemon juice.
Chunky California beef and bean chili made with cubed round steak, scratch-cooked beans and fresh-toasted cumin. Three peppers and a jalapeño build layered heat in this lean, hearty bowl.
Thick udon noodles with a spicy Asian dressing that's easy to make and ready when you are.
Pan-seared scallops with fennel over soba noodles plates golden-crusted scallops on Japanese buckwheat noodles in a Pernod and orange pan sauce. East-meets-West restaurant plating at home.
Stir-fried bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini with garlic, ginger, scallions are tossed with pasta, cucumber, cilantro, and miso-chili sauce. It's a delicious, light yet nutritious one pot meal that's perfect for week-nights.
A lovely rich tasting lentil salad. High in protein, fiber and low in saturated fats.
I make triangles and leave out the mizithra or cottage cheese (too wet for these). Great appetizers if you make them small.
Authentic Pad Thai with shrimp, chicken, and rice ribbon noodles in a dry-coat sauce of yellow bean, fish sauce, and tomato paste. Finished with peanuts, bean sprouts, lime, and cilantro the way a Bangkok street stall would.
Crab, bacon and cheese melts. A match made in heaven.
An exciting blend of vegetables and spices is sealed inside wrappers, then baked until crisp. Delicious and crunchy without deep frying! I’ll keep it short today. I’d like to think that all or almost all of you already know how to make spring rolls. They are one of my fave finger foods and ever since I’ve come across the oven-baked version, I’ve nominated them as my no1 Savoury Stuff, way better than deep fried street food and packaged crisps/ chips.
Creamy yet refreshing. The salmon and new potatoes were tossed with a creamy dressing, and it was so tasty.
Strong flavors from both beer and cheddar cheese, if you love both beer and cheddar cheese, you will absolutely love this bread. It's also so easy to make, needless to say it disappears very fast, so make sure to bake enough loaves.
This simply delicious Chinese stir-fry is made with not too many ingredients, it's quick and easy as well. Serve it with a bowl of rice to complete the meal.
Thai pasta seafood salad tosses chilled shrimp and scallops with rice vermicelli, cucumbers, peppers, and cilantro in a peanut ginger dressing. A bright, refreshing summer dinner with a kick.
A classic Korean dish, seasoned vegetables are served with Korean noodles and spicy sauce along with a small bowl of miso soup and kimchee.
Looking for a coleslaw recipe that's different and refreshing. Why not try this Asian twist on the classic dish. With its crispy Napa cabbage, Chinese icicle radish, and a touch of sesame seeds, it's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds sing.
This is one of my favorites, and is always a hit when I bring it to potlucks.
This scrumptious rice salad is perfect for a picnic with the family or a dinner party with friends.
This is my kind of food, packed with Asian flavor. Lots of miso, tahini, sesame oil...YUM! Loved orange juice in the sauce, a bit sweet, sour and orange-y taste, which I really enjoyed!
If you just need a quick dinner, this scrumptious salad is the perfect dish for you!
This is a simplified and improved one-skillet version of a perfectly balanced, easy to make Mexican classic, Huevos Rancheros.
This nacho casserole is cheesy, tasty and packed with flavors. Serve it with some tortilla chips, heavenly delicious.
Tomatoey tabouli: a hearty Middle Eastern grain salad with bulgur and pearl barley soaked in tomato juice, finished with lemon, olive oil, parsley, and scallions.
It's hard to go wrong with a combination of bacon and cheddar, especially when it comes down to twice baked potatoes.
Crab and Swiss cheese melt together on a crispy grilled sandwich creating a wonderful combination of warm filling, melted cheese and crispy grilled bread. Best of all it comes together in about 10 minutes!