štrudla s makom (Serbian Poppy Seed Cake)
The poppy plant is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean and Middle east centuries ago. The Sumerians, Egyptians, Greeks and Roman’s harvested this seed…
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Pivčiće – Serbian Apricot Cookie
These Serbian cookies are fast friendly. They are fairly easy to make and don’t take lots of time. Further they are delicious. There is very…
Mughlai Paratha
Mughlai Paratha is a Bengali dish that is believed to originate during the rain of Jahangir 1569-1627 and the Mughal Empire. His cook Adil Hafiz…
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is an internationally known dish that may have originated in France. It is considered “peasant” food, but the peasants clearly had a good thing…
Pineapple Sorbet
The best sorbet runs about 30% sugar via a refractometer. If you have one this gives you a very accurate reading, but the recipe below…
Coconut Sorbet
Sorbet is a wonderful dessert and during the fast a good fast friendly addition to a meal. This is an easy recipe and delicious. Plan…
Gateau Savoyard aux pommes de terre et lard (Savoyard cake with potatoes and bacon)
Gateau is the French word for cake. This recipe is a very unique take on the concept of “cake”. The history seems to suggest that…
Galette des rois
Puff pastry with an almond filling, what is not to like? The galette des rois is such a desert. The history of this dish is…
Ravioles de homard et St. Jacques
This is a fascinating, unique and delicious dish, that I first saw in Michel Roux Jr’s book The French Kitchen (which I highly recommend). Recipes…
The Chalet – A Gourmet Experience.
I recently was working in Monticello Kentucky and stayed in Somerset Kentucky. The restaurant scene is modest, but one clearly stands out far above the…