Mediterranean Fish Soup with Shrimp & Mussels
This Mediterranean fish soup is the perfect comfort food for any time of year, making it a wonderful choice for a light yet satisfying meal. We recommend serving it with...
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Chicken Soup w/ Semolina Dumplings: Supă cu Găluşte
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Asian Chicken & Lime Soup
This vibrant Asian soup is a symphony of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and satisfying noodles, all bathed in a fragrant and soothing lime and ginger-infused broth. It’s easy to make,...
Veggie Cream Soup with Pesto & Dried Tomatoes
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Chimichurri & Shrimp Salad
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Apple and Kohlrabi Soup with Goat Cheese
Many asked me how I would make kohlrabi tasty. And it’s a very good question as it really is a bit of a challenge. So, what I did was to...
Smoked Duck Salad with Feta & Blackberry Sauce
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Salmon Tartare with Apple, Cucumber and Radish Salad
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Mozzarella & Poached Egg Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette
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Apple Gorgonzola Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette
This vibrant salad is full of contrasting elements that come together harmoniously. Crisp, sweet apple slices provide a refreshing crunch, walnuts bring in earthy and slightly bitter notes, while the...
Red Wine Mushrooms
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Chicken Tikka Masala
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Spanish (Galician) Octopus: Pulpo a’la Gallega
This recipe comes from a friend of mine, Maria, who’s from the beautiful coastal region of Galicia in the northwestern part of Spain. The area is bountiful in many types of...
Braised Baby Octopus with Rocket and Pear Salad
It doesn't get much easier than this, pop it all in a pot turn the heat down low, crack a beer and join your friends by the pool. In a...
Nuoc Cham: Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Many recipes for "Nouc Cham" are calling for the garlic and the chili to be crushed in a mortar. You will need to find your own balance on that. The...
Warm Roast Veggie Salad with Cheese
I think most people have very fond memories of the Sunday roast dinner at a loved ones. Remember those vegetables; just thinking of them makes me wish I was there...
Zarzuela de Mariscos (Spanish Seafood Stew)
The first time I had Zarzuela was a few years back. A gang of us went to a Spanish restaurant for a going away dinner for a few of the...
Spice Crusted Chicken with Orange & Ginger Beurre Blanc
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Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shoulder
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Smoked & Poached Lobster on Parsnip Puree & Paprika Butter Sauce
This exceptional creation combines the finest elements of land and sea, bringing together the smoky allure of Kennebunkport Lobster with the velvety elegance of parsnip puree. If this dish is...
Marinated Skirt Steak
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Hamachi (Yellowtail) Sashimi
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Slow Cooked Leeks Salad with Crushed Peas, Feta & Mint
Whether enjoyed as a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing starter, this slow-cooked leeks salad with crushed peas, feta, and mint is light, refreshing and healthy. Slow-cooking the...
Cured Salmon Recipe
This recipe is a staple in many kitchens and really an old way of preserving the freshly caught fish. It is all based on the marriage of salt and sugar,...