We all have told, seen or heard jokes targeting the much maligned fruitcake. Which is really a shame, because the brick/lead weight/anvil connotation is probably not fairly earned if we base it on the plethora of European ‘fruit cakes’. These fruit cakes include Italy’s panettone and Germany’s stollen which are light and flavorful with sweetness from fruits and citrus. I consider both wonderful treats during the holidays and today I want to share with you a quick and easy (read ‘non-yeast’) recipe for stollen. This…
Tonight I made a delicious and simple Hungarian stew based on a recipe I found online from Chef Clara Czegeny. This dish uses Hungarian spicy smoked sausage like Csabai Kolbász and potatoes as the primary ingredients. Add to those basics two different types of Hungarian paprika and you can imagine the wonderfully robust flavors you are about to enjoy. Of course, I tweaked the recipe slightly – adding diced roasted red pepper and a sectioned carrot – because I wanted to incorporate just a slight sweetness to balance out the spice and earthiness. This dish…
Per request, here is the large group (i.e. family/party) gumbo recipe. This gumbo is a crowd pleaser whenever I bring it to parties or impromptu ‘pop-up’ dinners. This recipe takes some effort and planning, but the results are the best. I make the recipe in segments and complete the cooking in a slow cooker/crock pot. So without further ado… Debby, this recipe is for you! Save Print Chicken, Andouille, and Prawn Gumbo Ingredients 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound andouille sausage, cut crosswise ½ -inch thick pieces 1½…
Here is my latest experiment – a poppy seed roll! This post is just a picture post… please enjoy the results visually while I enjoy them by sampling! Save Save…
This dish is something I have made for parties or impromptu ‘pop-up’ dinners with friends, always getting rave reviews and recipe requests. But the challenge was how to make this for myself? Well, after a little testing, I came up with this recipe. It is a great meal for cold fall or winter nights here in the Northwest. I think this recipe makes the right amount of gumbo; rich, flavorful and containing substantial ‘goodies’ (andouille and prawns). It takes a little effort and time, but is well worth it. Once prepared…
Tonight I decided to use my new quick pizza dough recipe in a skillet pizza. Think deep dish (sort of Chicago style) pizza. I am really liking this new pizza dough recipe – it is fairly simple and the results are fantastic. I tweaked my pizza sauce recipe as well and think it is a winner too. Just remember to allow it to cool sufficiently or else the pizza will fall apart (I couldn’t wait and experienced this issue first hand!) Save Print Skillet Pizza Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20…
When you feel like really enjoying a pizza, nothing beats making it yourself. Take out, take and bake, and delivery are all OK, but there is something about making it yourself – especially when paired with my pizza dough recipes – Pizza Dough and Proscuitto, Ricotta and Basil Pizza. So, here’s a very simple, yet extremely tasty pizza sauce you can make at home. Save Print Pizza Sauce Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes, drained 3 oz…