Yuca Yuca, pronounced YOO-ka, is the root of the cassava plant. Yuca is delicious! It is very starchy, with a faint buttery flavor and a fibrous texture, and can be used similarly to potato in most recipes. Ingredients 3 lbs Yuca ½ cup olive oil 5 garlic cloves ½ red onion 1 lime 3 cups water […]
Coconut Shrimp Coconut shrimp is a delectable finger food that’s super easy to prepare and addictively delicious. Each bite is like a tropical beach vacation for your mouth with succulent shrimp covered in crispy shredded coconut. Most of the prep can be done in advance, making this the perfect way to wow your guests for
Calabrese Salami Puff Pastry This Calabrese Salami Puff Pastry recipe is an easy, Summer-y, and savory meal to make. No pizza dough-making is required! INGREDIENTS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed. 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced, use amount to taste. 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste. 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or more
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Quiche Lorraine Richly flavored with Gruyère cheese and smoky bacon, quiche Lorraine is one of the most satisfying dishes imaginable. INGREDIENTS One 9-inch deep-dish frozen pie crust 8 oz thick-cut bacon (about 6 slices), diced ½ cup chopped shallots, from 2 medium shallots 4 large eggs 1¼ cups heavy cream ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon
Flatbread Pizza Recipe has a thin, chewy crust and it’s topped with your favorite pizza toppings. A fun and delicious variation on your favorite pizza. Ingredients 1 naan bread 3 pieces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced to ⅓- 1/2 inch thickness 1 tomato sliced as thin as possible Calabrese Salami 5-6 leaves basil 3 cloves garlic
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Eggs alla Putanesca Eggs alla puttanesca is a delicious and flavorful dish that puts a twist on the classic Italian pasta sauce, puttanesca. Ingredients: 20 oz. Tomato Sauce (I use 1 can of Cento certified San Marzano tomatoes) 1/3 cup Black olives 4 Eggs 2 Tbsp. capers, washed 1 Rosemary sprig, chopped 4 Garlic cloves,
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Vegetable Bird’s Nests (Kakiage Tempura) Kakiage tempura is a type of Japanese tempura dish that consists of a mixture of thinly sliced vegetables, such as onions, carrots, that are lightly battered and deep-fried until crispy. The term “kakiage” refers to the technique of mixing the ingredients together into a loose batter before frying. Kakiage tempura
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Salmon Gravlax Gravlax is a traditional Nordic dish of raw salmon that has been cured in salt, sugar, and dill. The name gravlax comes from the Scandinavian word “gravad lax,” which means “buried salmon.” Historically, the salmon was cured by burying it in the sand above the high tide line, but nowadays it is usually
Charleston Crab Cakes Charleston crab cakes are a traditional dish from the coastal city of Charleston, South Carolina. They are typically made with fresh lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices, and are pan-fried or baked until crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Ingredients: 1 pound fresh lump crab meat 1 cup
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Chicken Empanadas Meaty delicious little pockets loaded with shredded chicken, onions, peppers and garlic, these chicken empanadas are fast favorites. They’re the opposite of fancy and the epitome of savory goodness. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cup onion, minced 1 red bell pepper, minced 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, minced 4 garlic cloves,