Mediterranean

It’s February 7th and that can only mean one thing: It’s Fettuccine Alfredo Day. To celebrate this wonderful culinary invention, I’ll share my own Fettuccine Alfredo dish, using heavy cream instead of butter:  Why not add some more Parmigiano Reggiano (Photo by Erich Boenzli) Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo (With Bacon) It’s so good, so easy, and…

Yes, sir! Let’s get out the trusty old Lodge pan and have some pizza fun. Let’s make a crazy delicious cast iron shrimp pizza with a pecan basil pesto.  Don’t judge a pizza by the look of its crust 🤣 (Photo by Erich Boenzli) And that’s just a blueprint. When you go through the recipe…

Baked ziti with ricotta and Italian sausage. It tastes best while it’s snowing outside. It tastes even better when making it with three kinds of cheese: Ricotta for a creamy texture that mingles with the tomato sauce. Mozzarella to create those magical gooey globs that make you smile when they’re still attached to the plate…

Gougères Gruyère is a French appetizer recipe that is not only a mouthful to pronounce but also a mouthful of cheesy deliciousness.  (Photo by Viana Boenzli) When we think of finger food, French cuisine is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But when it comes to gourgères, even the French will make…

Ingredients:3/4 cup almond flour1 pinch cream of tartar4 large egg whites2 tablespoons dried lavender1/2 lemon, zested1 cup powdered sugar1/4 cup white sugar4 drops yellow food coloringInstructions:Pulse the almond flour and powdered sugar until blended, then sift twice to make sure all larger pieces of almond are separated out and the flour is blended well.Add the…

What Is Risotto? Risotto is comfort food. It’s very easy to make. Once you learn the basics of making a delicious creamy risotto, it’ll quickly become one of your staple dishes.  (Photo by Viana Boenzli) To get you primed for your upcoming risotto adventures, in this article you'll learn:  Is risotto rice or pastaThe best…

Ingredients:1 large Egg3 Egg yolks120g Fresh milk40g Caster sugar1 Vanilla pod250g Whipping creamInstructions:Preheat oven to 150C.Pour fresh milk and whipping cream into a sauce pot. Slice the vanilla pod and scrape the seeds into the cream. Chop the empty pod into small pieces, and add to the cream too.Bring the cream mixture to boiling point,…

If you want to elevate some fresh ravioli to a whole new flavor and texture experience, stay put and keep reading. Learn how to make crispy ravioli formaggi. (Photo by Viana Boenzli) Crispy Skillet Cheese Ravioli With Mushrooms And Compound Herb Butter (Photo by Erich Boenzli) This ravioli recipe will change your weekday dinner rotation. …

Ingredients:1 cup Fresh Blueberries2 tablespoons butter, melted4 oz. Fat-Free Cream Cheese- room temp2 eggs1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk½ Cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon salt½ tsp. Vanilla extract1/2 cup waterInstructions:With an electric mixer mix cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smoothUsing a rubber spatula scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure complete mixingAdd…

Ingredients:2 Mashed bananas1 little demerara sugar3 egg yolks450 ml heavy cream1/2 cup Sugar1 vanilla podInstructions:Put the cream and the vanilla in a medium saucepan and bring slowly to the boil.Remove from the heat just before the cream boils.Split the pod in half and scrape out the seeds with the point of a knife.Slice the bananas…

Ingredients:12 large Egg yolks, lightly beaten1/2 cup Grand Marnier1/4 cup Light brown sugar, packed1 cup Strained fresh orange juice4 teaspoons Grated orange peel1 cup Sugar2 teaspoons Vanilla4 cups Whipping creamInstructions:Reduce orange juice to 1/4 cup by boiling. Remove from heat.Cook cream and 1 cup sugar just until sugar melts.Preheat oven to 350f. and place one…

Ingredients:1/2 tsp baking powder30 g butter,meltedcaramel syrup1/3 cup good cocoa powder30g cocoa powder3 large egg, seperated4 eggs50 ml milk1/4 tsp salt80g sifted self-raising flour1 cup caster sugar120 g caster sugar1 cup unsalted butter1 tsp vanilla2 tsp. vanillaInstructions:Make the filling, cream the butter and sugar until very fluffy and well combined. Carefully blend in the cocoa…

Ingredients:3 slices thick bacon1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon4 Eggs1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper3/4 cup milk3/4 cup minced onion1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 refrigerated pie crust dough (1/2 of a 15-ounce box), at room temperature1/2 cup grated Swiss cheesePinch each of dried thyme and nutmeg1 1/4 cups heavy or whipping creamInstructions:Preheat oven to 325…

Ingredients:2 eggs2 cups water1 Tbs dark rum1 tsp vanilla extract2 Tbs sugar1/3 tsp salt2 cups flour8 Tbs melted butter or moreFinely grated zest of 2 lemonsInstructions:For the batter, whisk together the eggs, water, rum, vanilla, sugar and salt in a large bowl, until well blended.Sift the flour, a bit at a time, whisking each addition…

Ingredients:1 tablespoon Butter to coat the ramekin (soufflé dish)1 tablespoon All purpose flour to coat ramekin (soufflé dish)1 package (5.3oz). Chavrie® goat cheese2 tablespoons Butter2 tablespoons All purpose flour4 ounces Milk1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)4 ea. Egg yolks1 teaspoon Dry mustard3 ea. Egg whitesInstructions:Pre heat oven 400° F.Butter and Flour a 8 oz. soufflé ramekin…

Ingredients:cup milk1/2 teaspoon saffron2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking sodaof salt1 cup butter- room temperature7 ounces tube almond paste (not marzipan)/ 8 oz can almond paste1 cup confectioners sugar5 large eggs8 ounces sour cream1 Zest of orangeInstructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 2 (8 inch) round cake pans and…

Ingredients:1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese1 tablespoon flour1/2 cup cooked ham, diced4 eggs1 cup half and half2 green onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustardDash of pepperInstructions:In a medium bowl, toss the flour with the grated cheese. Evenly spread the cheese over the bottom of…

Ingredients:1 10oz package of cherry tomatoes – cut tomatoes in half6 cloves garlic – peel and cut cloves in half1 tsp dried basil½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper¼ tsp Chipotle pepper (if not available may use same amount of hot pepper flakes).1 refrigerated pie crust (the kind near the canned biscuits in the grocery –…

Ingredients:sliced bananasbrown sugar70 grams (a bit less than 5 tablespoons) browned buttercreme fraiche (or sour cream)2 eggs100 milliliters (a bit less than ½ cup) Bailey's Irish Cream (or milk, if you prefer)250 milliliters (1 cup) milk1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup sugarInstructions:Brown your butter by adding slices of butter to a heavy bottomed saucepan. One melted, whisk…

Ingredients:250 grams asparagus tips, tinned2 slcs bacon3 tablespoons butter or margarine1 cup grated tasty cheese1 cup cream1 egg yolks2 eggs beaten2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon garlic, crushed1 lemonscup milk1 onions, medium2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese1 pch saltInstructions:Pastry:Sift flour and salt into a bowl, rub in butter, add egg yolk and lemon juice and mix to a firm…

Ingredients:1 cup Broccoli florets⅛ tsp cayenne pepperCilantro for garnish1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 cloves minced garlic1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup milk2 Tbs olive oil1 cup chopped onions3 Tbs parmesan cheese – freshly grated is best.½ tsp pepper1 refrigerated pie crust½ tsp salt1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese1 cup fresh spinachInstructions:Preheat oven to 375. Unroll pie crust…

I haven't blogged in a while. I'm not even sure why, exactly. I do know why my blogging stopped in the first place. My father was gravely ill; he finally stabilized enough to go to rehab and, eventually, to come home. But his illness was a life-changing event, for him and for all of us…

Ingredients:1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil1 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts20 ounces (560 g) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten7 ounces (200 g) feta cheese, crumbled1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper40 sheets (1 box) frozen phyllo dough (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in…

Ingredients:2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon of flour (I used Spelt)1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1/2 cup goat cheese1/3 cup slices green onionpinch of ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper1 cup spinach or kale, leaves only and chopped (no stems)1/4 cup milk1 10-inch pie crustSalt to taste2 small tomatoes, finely choppedInstructions:Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F…

Ingredients:1 nine-inch pie shell1 tablespoon olive oil2 white onions, sliced finely3 cloves of garlic, sliced finely1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes1 box mushrooms, sliced thick1 teaspoon thyme, dried2 eggs3/4 cup half and half cream100 grams Havarti cheese, gratedsalt and pepper to tasteInstructions:Heat the oven to 400°F. Dock the pie shell with a fork and bake for…

Ingredients:Butter to grease the ramekins1/2 butternut squash, peeled and roasted (for instructions go here)1/2 teaspoon cinnamon3 egg whites2 egg yolks1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 teaspoon nutmegSplash of vanilla extract1/4 cup whole milkInstructions:Puree butternut squash with blender and set aside to let cool.In a small saucepan, heat cream, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla…

Ingredients:3 ounces melted butter6 Medium Size Carrots, peeled, cored, and cut2 large eggs3/4 cup flour1/4 cup Heavy Cream1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, grated or ground1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated1 teaspoon saltCourse: side dishCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European

Ingredients:100 grams Cold butter50 grams Cheddar cheese- grated2 Large eggs125 grams Chicken or Picnic Ham (shredded)5 tablespoons Ice water80 milliliters milkdash of white pepper200 grams Plain flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon Shallots (sliced)125 grams Spinach (wash& drain well, shredded)80 milliliters Whipping creamCourse: side dishCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European

Ingredients:1 lb bittersweet chocolate, chopped3 Tbsps butter7 egg whites5 egg yolks3 Tbsps flour1 1/2 cups pareve milk3/4 cup strong coffee1/2 cup sugar divided1 tsp vanillaCourse: side dishCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European

Ingredients:1 tsp baking powder5 large eggs150gr / 5 oz. plain flour225gr / 8 oz. Greek yogurt75gr / 2.5 oz. ground almonds100ml / 3.8 fl. oz. honeyJuice of 1 to 2 lemons (to taste)Juice of two orangesZest of 1 lemon200ml / 6.7 fl. oz. olive oilZest of 2 oranges150gr / 5 oz. pistachiosA pinch of salt200gr…

Ingredients:1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons olive oil4 cups onions, sliced3 (14 oz) cans beef broth1/2 cup marsala wine1 teaspoon dried thymesalt and pepper to taste2 heaping tbsp sugar2 bags Texas Toast croutons8 slices provolone cheese2 slices Swiss cheese, diced1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions:Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions…

Ingredients:3/4 cup kefir, cultured buttermilk or water minus 2 Tbsp & add 22 teaspoons coconut oil (or your choice of oil)1/2 cup buckwheat flour or 1/3 cup whole buckwheat1 egg1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons honey (for sweet crepes)1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for sweet crepes)Instructions:Combine kefir (or other), oil and grain in the blender. Blend for about 3…

Ingredients:4 tablespoons butter3 large eggs1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 tablespoon lemon zest3/4 cup cold milkpinch of salt1 tablespoon sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter3/4 cup cold water1/4 cup white sugarInstructions:Combine all liquid ingredients in a blender. Add the dry ingredients and melted butter; mix on high.Stain batter. Let rest for 30 minutesHeat…

Ingredients:1 package (5.3 oz.) Chavrie goat cheese4 Eggs6 ounces Heavy cream or Alouette crème fraiche6 ounces Half and Half1/2 teaspoon Cayenne1/2 teaspoon Salt1/4 teaspoon Ground white pepper9 inches pie crust pre-baked1 package Frozen spinach, thawed and drained1 pinch NutmegInstructions:Blend Chavrie with eggs and mix well.Add cream and half and half to make custard and season…

Soon, I’ll start calling butternut squash my favorite standby cooking ingredient. I was cleaning the kitchen counters and looked at the last couple butternut squash still hanging around and couldn’t resist coming up with another recipe. This will be the fourth recipe in an unplanned series. All in one autumn season. Baby, it’s cold outside…

Ingredients:1/2 cup grated tasty cheese1/2 cup cream1 egg yolks4 eggs1 Clove garlic2 leeks1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup milk250 grams mushrooms1 cup flour, plainsalt1 tablespoon unsalted butterInstructions:Pastry:Sift flour and salt into a bowl, rub in butter, add egg yolk and lemon juice and mix to a firm dough. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes. Roll dough out…

Ingredients:6 anchovy fillets desaltedCapers as you like6 cherry tomatoes1 tablespoon sweet Dijon mustard4 boiled eggs5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil150 grams cooked green beansblack olives as you like1 onion2 large potatoes cookedsalt2 tablespoons wine vinegar1 yellow or red bell pepperInstructions:Let's start with cutting the vegetables.Cut the potatoes into chunks, green beans in half, pepper into…

This flavor-packed Easy Lemon Feta Greek Yogurt Dip is tangy, creamy, and takes just a few minutes—and a few ingredients—to make. It's also a great source of protein and calcium, so you can feel good about dipping away! My Easy Lemon Feta Greek Yogurt Dip was inspired by a couple of foodie events I attended:…

Ingredients:6 canned artichokes quartered2 sprigs basil, chopped1 cucumber2 eggs1/2 container Alouette Feta or Fat Free Feta Crumbled Cheese4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup small green beans, cooked and cooled4 ounces Black Kalamata olives3 tablespoons olive oil4 smalls red onions6 plum tomatoes6 ounces to 8 Smoked Salmon cut into 1 inch stripsSalt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons…

Ingredients:2 cans beef consomme1 pinch garlic powder1 pinch Montreal seasoning1 tablespoon Olive oil3 slices Provolone cheese3/4 pound roast beef1 whole Shallot2 sub rollsInstructions:Preheat the oven to 350.In a large deep skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over med-high heat. Add the finely chopped shallott to the pan. Saute for about three minutes, until browned.…

Ingredients:Fettuccinetablespoon of lemon juice1 pound uncooked prawnsSalt and pepper1 can French string beans5 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter1 quart WaterInstructions:Cook pasta according the packaging directions. Drain and add the string beans and 1 tablespoon butter and stir well.In a skillet add water and bring to boil point and start adding the butter, tablespoon at the…

Ingredients:4 slices Italian baguette, cut diagonally (1/2-inch thick)1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 cup dry red wine2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon minced garlic1 1/4 pounds ground chuck3/4 teaspoon kosher salt2 cups low-sodium beef broth1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups sliced onionsPinch of paprika1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons…