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Our favorite recipes, to be enjoyed with family and friends.
If you have a weakness for chocolate but don’t want to slave away in the kitchen, this is the perfect recipe for you! It’s a fluffy light French chocolate cake with a slightly crispy crust and light, soft center. This recipe is shared by my sweet sister Nhumy Leuthold who’s currently self confining in Woodstock, …
Gado-gado is an Indonesian salad of slightly boiled, blanched or steamed vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, boiled potato, fried tofu or tempeh, , served with a tasty peanut sauce dressing. Actually Gado-Gado means “Mix-Mix” in Indonesian. So basically, you can use any mixed raw or blanched vegetables to make this appetizing and healthy vegetarian dish. Now, …
French Cassoulet is a hearty stew made with white beans, duck confit, sausages and other meats, originating from the South West region. The Toulouse version uses pork and mutton, and the Carcassonne version may include partridge. Traditionally, the cassoulet is slow-cooked for hours until the beans and meat meld into a dish of unctuous richness. …
Are you trying to make a show-stopper for a special occasion like New Year or an Anniversary? Look no further than Beef Wellington… Not only it won’t fail to impress, it’s mouth watering good, and not that difficult to make, and does not require any special equipment. You only need to be armed with patience! …
When Guido and I visit family in Germany, we love to have Schweinshaxe which is the German Roast Pork with Crackling skin. The large pork knuckle is roasted till crispy on the outside and fork tender on the inside. So tasty and satisfying! We have not found this dish where we live in the US, …
Braised lamb shanks are hearty, satisfying and delicious. They usually need to be slow cooked for at least 4 hours to be tender. This is my recipe to prepare this delectable dish with instant pot for a third of the time, from start to finish. The meat is so tender and falls off the bone, …
Every year, we host a Holiday Party for dozens of family and friends and have lots of fun planning the Christmas menu. Here are some pictures taken at one of our Christmas Tea Parties. We hope you love the products we recommend. Just so you know we may collect a compensation from the affiliate …
Frosted Cranberries add a festive touch to any appetizers or desserts, home made or store-bought. Here’s a really easy and simple recipe. You only need 2 ingredients: a pack of fresh cranberries and 1 and 1/2 cup sugar. First wash the cranberries In a medium sauce pan, heat 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water …
Salmon Coulibiac is a perfect holiday dish that could be prepared in advance. Originally, it was a Russian dish and made famous by the French and renamed “Coulibiac”. It became the signature delicacy by Chef Auguste Escoffier at the Ritz Paris. The main protein is Salmon fillet which is nestled between layers of rice, hard-boiled …
The Cranberry and Brie Christmas Wreath is a very popular appetizer in our family, and it’s perfect for the festive season. It’s delicious and pretty, don’t you agree? On top, it’s so easy to make with store bought puff pastry, and suitable for a small gathering (4 to 6 people). Here’s the step-by-step guide and …
