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Cream of Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 pound sliced fresh mushroom (about 450 grams) – I used baby Bella & shitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (optional) 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 4 cups beef or chicken broth 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black…

Filet Mignon with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, served over Polenta Cakes

Polenta Cakes: 2 cups polenta (corn grits) 4 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese 6 tablespoons unsalted butter salt & pepper to taste In a medium saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Wisk in the polenta and stir constantly with a wooden spoon…

Very Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, diced 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 medium carrots, diced 2 medium zucchinis, diced 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cups hot water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 4 pieces of Mastic (I use Greek Mastic) 3 cardamom pods 1 star…

Vietnamese Meatballs

Served with Chili sauce and Jasmine Rice. FOR THE MEATBALLS 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons fish sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 scallions, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup), plus a few more for serving 2 teaspoons lime zest 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons chopped fresh…

Baked Salmon with Coconut Rice and Avocado Mango Salsa

Salmon Marinade – for four salmon fillets: 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (optional) 4 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil juice of 1/2 big lime or lemon salt & pepper to taste In a medium bowl, combine all the…

San Sebastián Cheesecake

Also known as ~ Basque “Burnt” Cheesecake Origin: San Sebastián in Northern Spain 🇪🇸 Basque-style cheesecakes are crustless; instead, they’re baked in a very hot oven so the batter’s edges caramelize into a natural crust. The result is a dessert that lands somewhere between a flan and a New York slice. Thankfully, you don’t have…

Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk 3 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce, plus more to taste 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/2 cup creamy…

Italian Meatballs

2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs 1 onion, diced 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano Directions: Soak…

Potato Leek Soup

5 cups roughly chopped leek, white and light green parts 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 pounds Yukon potatoes peeled and roughly chopped 7 cups vegetable or chicken broth 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup light cream salt and pepper to taste chopped chives for garnish Over medium heat, sauté the chopped leek and garlic in…

Apple Tarte Tatin

4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and quartered 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 14 ounces puff pastry (one sheet), thawed Trim apple quarters to give each quarter a flat inner surface. To a large mixing bowl, add Apple quarters and toss with 1/2 cup sugar and the lemon juice….