Both Modena and Bologna claim to have originated the tortellini. In Bologna there is an amazing legend concerning the origins of tortellini. Apparently, the goddess Venus’ and the god Zeus were tired after a battle and decided to stay overnight in a small town lodge, sharing a bedroom. The inn keeper decided to peak through…
Empanadas have a long history dating back to Spain. In 1520 the Catalan cookbook Libre del Coch by the Chef author Ruperto de Nola, describes seafood empanadas. However, it has been suggested that their history goes back much further. The Moorish invasion of the Iberian peninsula came with the first “appearance” of something similar to…
These neither contain Armadillo, nor are they eggs further, Armadillos do not lay eggs. The origin of the term is a bit obscure, but it seems clear that this dish originated in Texas. Apparently two versions of the history exist in Texas and both are passionately adhered. The first mention of this dish was form…
Buckwheat is delicious and especially when used for these crepes. There are a couple of ways to prepare and use these types of crepes. They depend on whether the crepe is to be used “open faced”, as in the classic galette bretton (“pancake from Brittany”) type crepe dish, or rolled. Since 100% buckwheat flour creates…
It may be that the Chinese have more wrapped dishes than other cultures. So many buns and dumplings made with completely different wrappers and fillings. It would probably take a lifetime to catalogue all of them, but what a wonderful chore. Chinese sausage dates back almost 2000 years. The technique described in writings from that…
These cherry tomatoes can be quickly prepared and provide an excellent appetizer as a start for a meal. They are fresh and the addition of the cheese really adds to this savory dish.
This dish is a bit complicated, but delicious. The sauce is the complicating issue. The combination of chicken, apple and the curry is delicious. Your guests will love this.
As mentioned in the blog on crepes generally, French crepes are what we think of when the word “crepes” is mentioned. They can be filled with savory or sweet fillings and the type of crepe depends on the filling. Classically savory crepes use buckwheat flour whereas sweet crepes use King Arthur All Purpose Flour. The…
In the US Crepes are thought purely French, and of course French crepes are delicious. The Classic French Crepe Suzette used to be a popular formal desert, though less commoon now. Everyone seems to know about “crepes” – or do they? However, crepes are legion throughout the world. Crepes are made throughout Europe, Eastern Europe,…
The history of sausage rolls goes back centuries. Meat was wrapped in dough as far back as the ancient Romans and Greeks. However, “sausage rolls” per se didn’t come into existence until the 19th century in France (although other countries have claimed to design the sausage rolls first). The first published mention of the sausage…