Hummus Recipe by Chef Thomas Wenger
I like the Middle Eastern Mezze or appetizers. Mezze almost always consists, of Hummus (chickpea - sesame spread) and Babaganoush (eggplant- sesame dip) served with warm pita bread. Other items...
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Tabouleh Recipe by Chef Thomas Wenger
Tabouleh like hummus and babaghanouj has its origins in the Middle East, it is a salad made of parsley, wheat bulgur, tomato and lemon. I have some Lebanese friends and...
Pepper-Crusted Roast Beef Tenderloin
“My brother in law Darren is the best steak cook I know!” I was very young when I first proclaimed that, in fact I may have said “my sister’s new...
Parmesan-Crusted Lamb Racks with Mashed Potatoes & Red Wine Jus
Everyone knows that meats and fresh herbs are a marriage made in heaven, but as in human relationships certain marriages are stronger than others. For example roast chicken with fresh...
Bearnaise Sauce
Bearnaise and Hollandaise are, I believe, a couple of the major reasons many people dine out. I suppose they feel that these beautiful rich sauces are too difficult to make...
Looking for Easter Recipes? Check Out These Amazing Roasted Lamb Options!
Lamb has a unique flavor that sets it apart from other meats like chicken, pork, or beef, and it has a gamey, fatty texture, making it a versatile and delicious...
Marinated Salmon w/ Wasabi-Cucumber Salad & Avocado Purée
This is a super delicious and healthy salmon recipe that you will just love. The salmon is marinated with a mix of olive oil, lemon zest and Piment d´Espelette, a...
Seafood Paella
Paella (pa-yay-aa) is a traditional Spanish dish that actually takes its name from the pot in which it is cooked: a Paellera. Paella originated from the Valencia region but now...
Summer Tomato Salsa
You'll never buy pre-made salsa again. This salsa is very versatile, it can be served with toasted pita bread as a dip, makes a great accompaniment to grilled or barbequed...
Mandazi (African Donuts)
Mandazi (also known as maandazi or ndao and sometimes mahamri or mamri) is a slightly sweet, famous snack that you can get on the roadside in most East African countries,...
Nigerian Fried Rice
Nigerian fried rice is a multicolored dish of tasty yellow rice and a wide array of healthy vegetables. It is known as the sibling of jollof rice, and they are...
Ready to Mix Some Salads this Spring? Here Are Our Top 31 Favorite
Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate it than making sure it’s on your plate? Spring salads, bursting with fresh, delicious greens, are a perfect example of why...
Croatian Easter Bread (Pinca)
Pinca is a sweet bread that’s a popular Easter treat in Croatia. They are similar to a brioche and super delicious. Enjoy this classic Croatian Easter bread recipe!
Italian Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua)
Italian Easter bread, called locally pane di pasqua, is a traditional sweet bread that’s prepared in Italy to celebrate Easter. The recipe is quite similar to cudduraci, also called colluraci, which...
Aioli (Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise)
The Italian words for garlic and oil are aglio and olio respectively. Not hard to see where this dish gets its name or its ingredients for that matter. If you...
Moules Mariniere (French Mussels in White Wine Sauce)
This is a classic French mussel dish that will have you booking the next flight to Normandy. Although this dish is quintessentially French it is probably more of a consistent...
Scallops with Sesame and Wakame
A lot of recipes that incorporate Sea Scallops tend to drown them in rich sauces. I think that this is a bit of a shame as rich sauces are best...
Mackerel Sashimi with Hot Shallot Oil & Chili
This is a super delicious mackerel sashimi recipe with a superb hot shallot oil made with flavorful macadamia nut oil. It comes with chives and chilis on top for an...
Langoustine Carpaccio with Citrus Dressing
This is a gourmet appetizer by Chef Jeff Tyler which is both energizing and super light at the same time. The delicate flavor of the langoustine is enhanced by the...
Spicy Sweet Potato Chili with Pineapple
I sometimes like to open the pantry, see what ingredients I have in there, and let my creativity run wild by developing new recipes on the fly. This is how...
Nigerian Tomato Stew
Tomato stew is the most popular stew in Nigeria. As there are plenty of tomatoes and peppers grown here, it makes perfect sense that Nigerians would create a delicious and...
Nigerian Zobo Drink (Sorrel Drink)
Nigerian zobo drink, an ox-red or burgundy drink, is also known as traditional iced tea, sorrel or bissap. It is simple to prepare at home and an amazingly refreshing treat...
What’s the Best Halibut Recipe? Check Out Our 25 Favorites
If you’re looking to introduce more healthy fish into your diet, chances are you’re thinking about using cod, salmon, or tuna. But halibut is a great alternative. It’s a lean...
Portuguese Easter Bread (Folar de Páscoa)
This is a traditional sweet Easter bread which is hugely popular around Easter in Portugal. Similar to the Italian Easter egg cookies, it incorporates boiled eggs as the bread symbolizes...