Culinary Finds

Organic Matcha by Midori Spring

2015-11-01T19:42:00.005-08:00

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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

2015-06-03T11:43:00.000-07:00

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Cornbread Southern Style

2015-05-08T21:37:00.000-07:00

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2015-05-07T23:45:00.000-07:00

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Crab Bisque Ala Tommy Bahama

2014-07-01T08:36:00.001-07:00

A creamy soup is tasty no matter what time of year it is and I was totally beyond myself when I discovered Tommy Bahama's Crab Bisque. This bisque is so creamy that it has to count as a comfort food for the sophisticated palette. I finally tracked down the recipes and hope that you will enjoy it as well. Read More...

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Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

2014-06-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

We love to grill at our home and today I have simple to make grilled shrimp kabob recipes that is paired with noodles. This dish is both filling and super easy to prepare. Read More ...

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Chicken Tortilla Soup - Paleo Recipe

2014-06-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

For a zesty, healthy and low calorie soup, this Paleo friendly tortilla soup will quickly become a favorite at your home as much as it is at ours. I love that the ingredients are usually things that are on hand and that the soup is so simple to make. Read More ...

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Paleo Cookies

2014-02-27T09:27:00.000-08:00

Craving healthy cookies? These Paleo Chocolate Chip cookies are fast and easy to make and are made with healthy ingredients . Read more...
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Apple Pockets

2012-10-22T13:14:00.000-07:00

When the weather gets cool I get major cravings for something hot and sweet and recently I have been craving something with apples and raisins like crazy. So after some digging in my German recipe box this is what I came up with "Apple Pockets". Click for Recipe

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Poblano Chiles Stuffed with Grilled Chicken and Mushrooms

2012-07-04T17:08:00.000-07:00

When summer rolls around I love to cook out side and now that I am on a Paleo Diet grilling meats and veggies has become a favorite past time.
Couple of days ago I spotted these great Poblano Chiles at the market and right away thought placing them on the grill will bring out their robust flavor. Read More

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Persian Potato Patties - Kuku Sibzamini

2012-05-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

The recipe for this Persian Kuku Sibzamini is a vegetarian dish and really simple to make. Please click here to view the recipe on my new blog. Thanks!

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Kitchen Couture

2012-04-29T14:55:00.001-07:00

Available on Etsy

When you're cooking in the kitchen,

You're learning all the while --

To pour and measure, mix and stir

And sift flour into a pile.

Scrub your hands before you start

Then gather up the gear --

Like pots'n pans and measuring cups

That you use throughout the year.

Go over the recipe, step-by-step,

So you'll know just what to do.

By carefully following the directions,

It won't be hard for you.

Have a hot pad handy

And an adult standing by --

So you won't hurt yourself

When using the stove or baking a pie.

Besides the fun and learning,

There's always cleaning up to do,

And even though it's quite a chore,

It's part of cooking too.

But after all the work is done,

It will soon be time for dinner.

And when someone asks for seconds,

You'll know you've cooked a winner!

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Baked Crab

2012-03-08T10:28:00.003-08:00

I am always on the look out for new sea food recipes and loved this recipe that I found in an old Mc Calls Cooking School book.

Ingredients:
4 servings

1 large egg
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/8 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups fresh crab meat (substitute 2 cans 71.2 oz crab meat)
1 TBSP capers, drained
2 TBSP chopped, seeded green peppers
2 slices white bread
1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 lemon, sliced
Some Parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. In a medium sized bowl combine the egg, mayonaise, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Using a wire whisk mix thoroughly.

2. If using canned crabmeat, open and drain well. Using your fingers, pick over and shred the crab meat. Make sure no shell or cartilage is left behind.

3. Add crabmeat, capers and green pepper to the egg- mayo mix and cover well with some plastic wrap. Refrigerate mix until you are ready to bake.

4. Cut breas into 1/2 inch cubes and place on a baking rack. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 30 to 60 seconds, turning when needed until cubes are browned. Preheat oven to 400F

5. Add bread cubes to crab meat mix and toss gently. Divide the mix into an oven and oven proof dish ( or small single serve dishes)

6. Bake crabmeat on center rack in oven for 10 min. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake some more until the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

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Chocolate Truffles

2012-02-11T09:17:00.000-08:00

Source: finecooking.com

via Enzie on Pinterest

Ingredients:

12 oz. semisweet chocolate (55% to 60% cacao), coarsely chopped or broken into pieces (2 slightly heaping cups)

1 cup heavy cream

2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened

1 cup cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed); more as needed

8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)

Directions available via Fine Cooking

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Giorgio's Meatballs Recipe

2012-01-02T23:16:00.000-08:00

I think this will be tomorrow's lunch~

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Giorgio's Meatballs Recipe
(from Chef Michael Ferroro of Delicatessan in NYC: http://goo.gl/0WVy5)

Ingredients
5 lbs ground beef
8 cloves garlic (minced)
5 eggs
5 qt. bread crumbs
1.25 cups parmesan cheese
2.5T salt
.25T black pepper
.75 bunch of parsley
.75 bunch of basil
.5 cup of stock
.5 cup water

Instructions
1. Hand mix all ingredients making sure not to over mix
2. Wet your hand slightly and roll meatballs into 2.5 oz balls
3. Lay meatballs evenly with a 1 inch gap on a sheet tray and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

To serve
3 meatballs, 2 Tablespoons of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon of pecorino cheese, 1 teaspoon of parmesan cheese, 2 leafs of basil, and 2 slices of Tuscan loaf bread.

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Cuisipro Stacking Ice Cream Scoop

2012-01-01T20:09:00.000-08:00

Have you ever had to serve ice cream to a number of people, just to find out that the ice cream does not want to get out of the container it came in? I It is rather frustrating when you want to serve ice cream and end up bending numerous spoons, while hacking away at the deliciousness that refuses to come out. Patiently waiting for the ice cream to soften up a bit is like watching paint dry - and holding an ice cream scoop under hot tab water before giving it another try, just way too time consuming and messy. This is why I really like this new gadget by Cuisipro.

The Scoop and Stack Ice Cream Scoop is an ergonomic scooper that cuts through the hardest ice cream with a simple twist- and- lift action. Love it! Will have to get one for sure. I spotted these at Amazon.com here

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Cinnamon Cake

2011-12-16T21:35:00.000-08:00

I first had Cinnamon Cake at the Corner Bakery and had such a craving for it that I had to make one. It's and easy recipes and taste best served slightly warm. Read more

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Cute Santa Hat Brownies

2011-12-07T09:08:00.001-08:00

Simple and super cute, these can be created with just about any regular brownie cake recipe. What a cute idea!

Spotted via Pinterest the recipe for these brownies can be found on Daisy's World.

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Goulash Soup

2011-12-06T09:30:00.000-08:00

Image by LauraElaine via FlickrWhen I was little we lived in Vienna, Austria where my parents owned a very large restaurant. The restaurant was only open for dinner, but there was always great activity among the staff. On occasion my brother and I would accompany my parents in the early afternoon and spend some time at the restaurant. I still remember the coat lady, who was if memory serves me right from Hungary. She used to make the most beautiful needlework and introduced me once to a wonderful home made Goulash soup. Since then I was hooked on this hardy, yet mildly spicy soup.

Ingredients:
1/2 lbs chopped onions
1/4 lbs finely diced bacon
1 tsp Paprika (sweet)
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1 pinch marjoram
1 crushed clove of garlic
6 cups beef stock
1 lbs finely cubed soup meat
1 tsp salt
3 large peeled and diced tomatoes (substitute 1 can of tomatoes)
3 1/4 in sliced beef frankfurters
1 squeeze lemon juice
3/4 lbs peeled and diced potatoes
For thickening of soup (optional)
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup water
Directions:
1. Sauté chopped onions with diced bacon, until the onions are puffed and golden.
2. Add paprika, caraway seeds, marjoram and crushed garlic clove, and cook these for 1 minute, stirring. Paprika becomes bitter if it is cooked too long.
3. Add 6 cups of beef stock, soup meat, salt, tomatoes and simmer the soup for 20 min..
4. Add potatoes and more beef stock if necessary.
5. Continue to cook the soup until the meat and potatoes are soft.
6. If you prefer a thicker goulash add the flour and additional 3/4 cup water and stir the mixture into the soup.
7. Continue to cook the soup until it is thickened.
8. Add the beef frankfurters and lemon juice. Serve when frankfurters have cooked as well.
I like to serve goulash soup with fresh Baguettes and a salad. Enjoy!

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Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T12:05:00.001-08:00

Wishing my blog readers a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Chimichurri Salmon with Pasta

2011-11-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

Chimichurri marinade is popular in Argentinean and Uruguayan cuisine. It is a simple dressing made with fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic, fresh scallions and crushed red chili and tastes wonderful over a fish fillet and ... Read more

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Baguettes

2011-11-02T09:12:00.000-07:00

Photo: Enzie Shahmiri

Baguettes, crunchy outside and soft inside ~~~~~

Well for those of you living around Orange County I have great news. Recently I bought a baguette from Mrs. Meixner, at one of the farmer's markets where she sells the breads her German husband bakes. Mrs. Meixner with various loaves of bread stacked in wicker baskets, sets up her booth at markets throughout Orange County.

To find out when and where she will be next visit the Bread Gallery

What I loved about the bread was that number one it was baked that same morning and had a wonderful crunchy crust. When reading the label, it said it was Vegan, made with unbleached, unbromated wheat flour, filtered water, sea salt and yeast - no preservatives of any kind. I kept the bread in it's paper wrap and by seriously pacing myself enjoyed the same crunchy crust for three more days. My store bought baguette usually turns into a club after one night on the counter, ready to be used as a deadly weapon.

So guess where you can find me next Sunday morning?! Yup ~ need to buy more bread and try the other goodies she was selling!!!

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2011-11-01T18:20:00.000-07:00

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Micheal Aram on Gilt

2011-11-01T13:17:00.000-07:00

I love Michael Aram's designs. Every time I am at the mall my eyes widen when I see one of his new designs. The silver and gold makes the pieces look contemporary and the organic undulations add a lot of interest to each piece. This "Poppy Bowl" was spotted on sale on Gilt, which is by invitation only. The mark downs are awesome so if you like to get an invite email me

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Chicken Masala

2011-10-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

I love spicy foods, therefore the Indian Chicken Tikka Masala was a natural candidate for my recipes collection. A good Masala sauce is one that balances the spices with the rich cream sauce. It can’t be too tangy or too creamy or worse have one spice over power the taste of another.

Directions:
Preparing the Chicken:

Ingredients
4 chicken breast
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup plain Yogurt
1.Cut the chicken breasts into strips, place in a bowl
2. Add yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices and mix to combine.
3. Refrigerate for one hour, or up to one day.
4. Heat grill on high setting
5. Place chicken on grill and barbecue until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.

Preparing the Masala Sauce:

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, about 1 1/2 cup
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp ginger
1 jalapeno pepper
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp garam masala
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp fenugreek
1 28 oz. can tomato sauce
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1. Place oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
2. Saute onion, garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute.
3. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt.
4. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, garam masala, coriander,fenugreek, ginger and cream
5. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
6. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serve with Rice or Pita bread.
Note: I also like to add some fresh peas, they just make this dish visually come to life.

Here is a nice video by an Indian Chef:

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