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Category Archives: Appetizers
Asian Pear with Gorgonzola, Ricotta & Mint
Asian pears are a delightful addition to the pear family. They are crisp and slightly sweet but not too juicy which makes them a wonderful component to any savory recipe. Their taste is not overpowering and compliments stronger flavors such … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Brunch/Breakfast, Desserts, Light Dishes, Salads, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged appetizer, asian pear, blue cheese, bosc pear, easy recipes, elegant dishes, gluten-free, gorgonzola, healthy recipes, menta, menthe, mint, pêra, pear, poires, receita, receta, recette, recipes, ricetta, ricotta, snack, vegetarian, vegetariana, vegetariano
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Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Mozzarella Tomato & Basil
Eggplants (also known as aubergines) are wonderful whether grilled, baked, fried, or sautéed and can be served diced, sliced, puréed, or halved. I simply adore eggplants. Their earthy almost naturally smoky flavor compliments beef, lamb, and chicken; yet also make … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Entree (lunch/dinner), First Course, Light Dishes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Tagged appetizer, aubergine, baked eggplant, basil, easy recipe, easy recipes, eggplant, first course, grill, grilled aubergine, grilled eggplant, healthy recipe, light dish, mozzarella, side dish, tomato, vegetable, vegetarian
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Easy Homemade Puff Pastry
Puff pastry – or pâte feuilletée (which means pastry of many layers, or “leafs” in French) can be used in sweet and savory dishes enhancing them with its flaky layers and rich buttery flavor. There are two methods for making … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Breads, Brunch/Breakfast, Desserts, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged butter, filo dough, flour, hojaldre, massa folhada, pasta sfoglia, pastries, pastry, pâte feuilletée, phyllo dough, puff pastry, rough puff pastry, streudel, tart, tart dough
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Simple Side Dish: Sautéed Mushrooms
Mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked. There are a variety of mushrooms and each carry different flavors suitable for different dishes. The most popular mushrooms for cooking (varying by country of course) are: white/button, portobello/portabella, porcini, chanterelle, crimini, shiitake, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Light Dishes, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged button mushroom, garlic, mushroom, mushroom recipe, portabella, portobello, sauteed mushroom, side dish
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Homemade Ricotta
Fresh ricotta is my latest food obsession. It only requires a few ingredients and is very quick and easy to make. Once you have seen how simple it is to achieve a rich and creamy ricotta at home (unlike store-bought … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Brunch/Breakfast, Desserts, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged appetizer, cheese, cheese spread, cream, dairy, dip, fresh cheese, fresh ricotta, homemade cheese, homemade ricotta, italian food, italian recipe, milk, ricotta, snack, spread, vegetarian, whey
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