Tamago-Yaki
Years ago, when I was studying martial arts, I developed a deep interest in Japan, it’s history, language and food. I even studied Japanese for…
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Tortillini en Brod: The “King of Soups”
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…
Empanadas, Chilean (Pequenes)
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…
Armadillo Eggs
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…
French Buckwheat Crepes Classically used for Savory Fillings
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…
Chinese Sausage Buns (Lap Cheung Bao)
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.…
Cherry Tomatoes stuffed with Goat Cheese
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…
Poached Chicken, Green Apple with Curry Sauce
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…
French Crepes Classically used for Sweet Fillings
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…
Crepes – A Quintessential Wrap
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…