This dish is refreshing and delightful. A fresh sweet bite of summer with the flavors of lemon and a hint of my secret ingredient- balsamic vinegar! Easy to do and can be made of ahead of time and assembled when need be. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, teas or dessert. From the original site: I can’t […]
I love the Novice Chef… she’s got some great stuff! These stuffed shells are pretty enough to serve at a dinner party, or casual enough to have for dinner any day. And I love the idea of making up a bunch in advance, and tossing them in the freezer to pull out when needed! Quoting […]
Pulled Pork Sandwiches were something I never had until we moved from the south of France to Venice Florida. Seems that pulled pork is something of a southern barbeque delicacy and every area claims theirs is the absolute best. I even have a friend from the Midwest who is adamant that pulled pork sandwiches are […]
This was one of those meals born of that situation where you just want to make something good with what you have on hand… that “wow, I’ve got all these giant cans of whole tomatoes with basil in my pantry, what can I do with that?” feeling. Chicken leg quarters were on sale the other […]
Mediterranean sandwich filled with chicken, salad and tahini paste. From the original site: If you haven’t come across this word Shawarma in your life, here is the explanation for that. Shawarma is a type of sandwich made with meat and salad. The special element in this sandwich is the meat, the way how it is […]
The other evening Filippo and I dined at a marvelous new restaurant in downtown Sarasota, Brasserie Belge. The evening was marvelous from start to finish; starters were champagne and lobster croquettes, main was muscles for Filippo while I chose Vol-au-Vent and we finished with a shared Dame Blanche! I got to thinking ahead to dinner […]
3 ingredients is all it takes for a monstrously great sandwich! From the original site: Creamy, salty, sweet, smoky, grilled cheese of the Gods. Contender for World’s Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Assemble ingredients in headline and grill in panini grill, George Foreman, griddle or skillet (weigh it down). That is all. You may now return […]
Welcome to the month of April. It is one of my favorite months. Spring is finally here and in Northern California the rain is on its way out. April also the month of the Burmese New year, which used to mean there was lots of food in our house. Some of the food we will […]
This is the best egg I have EVER eaten! I made it for breakfast one day, and couldn’t stand it and made it for lunch the next day. From the original site: It doesn’t matter what meal you eat this for, it will make you completely happy! There is nothing –I repeat, NOTHING! — better […]
This recipe reconstructed how I think about baking. I am a “bake from scratch” gal but I am going to make a few changes now. This delicious cookie is made from store-bought puff pastry. Five minutes to prepare…. Ten minutes to bake… Presto, you have an attractive and delicious cookie. The success of using puff […]
This cake holds so many memories for me. As a child, we made a version of this every year at Easter. What I love about it is the simplicity of the design – even a child can pull this off. You don’t have to be a professional to make this simple little bunny shaped cake, […]
Paula Deen is the inspiration for A Southern Belle Visits Provence! The first time I tasted shrimp and grits was at Uncle Bubbas when I was in Savannah for the Real Women of Philadelphia live event to announce the talent search winners. All 16 of us finalists were treated to an incredible five days in […]
Don’t get caught in any tricks today! Here’s some fun ideas for food for your april fool’s day dinner… (Previously published on Dabbled.org) Top: This sushi is sweet, not fishy! Sushi (instructions) Middle: A hearty cupcake? It just looks like Eggs and Toast… Bottom: Your child will adore your for this Veggies and Fish Stick […]
Pao de Queijo is a type of Brazilian cheese bread made using tapioca flour. They’re chewy and puffy, and perfect finger food. This Brazil recipe is really simple and will not take long at all to whip up. Once made, the batter will keep in the fridge for up to a week so if you […]
I always love to have soup, since it’s the easier and healthier option to includes veggies in your diet. This spicy soup is made with lentils and pumpkin. From the original site: The type of lentils which I have used is moongdhal. In India Moongdhal is generally used for making dhal soup, kootu curry( dry […]
I love this recipe because it is very versatile, and both the sweet and savory versions were winners! From the original site: The monthly date with Daring Bakers and this time we were challenged to make a ‘Mets la main à la pâte’ or Yeasted Meringue Coffee Cake. I did both a sweet and savory […]
The other day my husband mentioned going to a local Baconfest event (bands, fun, & bacon), but we didn’t manage to make it. So with friends, we decided to have our OWN BaconFest that evening! My cool friend Beth made these an an appetizer, and after oohing and aahing I insisted on stealing the recipe! […]
Just because you’re 80 doesn’t mean you need to put up with bland food! This is a very flavorful chili recipe whether you are 8 or 80! My 3rd-grade son asked me to make it 2 nights in a row. http://www.shockinglydelicious.com/moms-chili-perfect-for-spicy-seniors/ From the original site: In went a few kinds of dried ground chiles, in […]
A few weeks ago we had an impromptu grilling party with friends, and these were the burgers we made. They were such a hit, I figured you guys might like to see how to make them! This is a quick technique that can be used to spice up any type of burger… but in this […]
Dude. Homemade Twinkies? Well, I bet they are healthier and tastier than the storebought version! Go check em out! I made Twinkies. And yes, they are moist little sponge logs that taste rich with butter and vanilla. Yes, they have billowy puffs of sweet marshmallow cream piped into their bellies. Oh, and for the record, […]
This good old cutlet recipe is not too technical to make and it also includes very simple ingredients which will be available in almost any Indian kitchen. These cutlets taste delicious just on it’s own, or served with ketchup. You can also enjoy these cutlets also as a burger with cheese melted on top. Special […]
The idea of savory pancakes is appealing and stuffing them with goat cheese sold me. This vegetable pancake surrounds a slice of goat cheese, causing it to have a tantalizing flavor. The cheese jumps out at you when you take a bite. I love unusual recipes and for me, this combination, in this presentation was […]
Roasted Garlic Focaccia…It’s simple, is ready to bake in a couple of hours, and the olive oil lavished on top gives it a beautiful crust. Quoting the original site: A handsome splash of extra virgin olive oil, a couple of heads of roasted garlic in the dough, a sprinkling of fresh oregano, sea salt & […]
I made these hand pies from my homemade cherry pie filling. They are perfect hand held desserts or great for a picnic! Quoting the original site: If you remember, I had a neighbor with a sour cherry tree in his front yard. He was kind enough to let me pick as many cherries as I […]
Potato Sausage Soup a perfect, tummy warming, hearty soup served with freshly baked Pumpernickel Rye Twist Bread. Quoting the original site: We’ve had the most beautiful spring days for almost two weeks now and the days have been warm and full of bright sunshine. But the nights have been cold and then we had a […]