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Basque Chicken

Basque Chicken by John Spottiswood

I had one of the best meals of my life, while on a wine-tasting trip with my father in Paso Robles, California, at a small restaurant called the 10th St. Basque Cafe. They only offer one seating meal to everyone in the restaurant. But it's a many course affair with some absolutely amazing food. Upon recommendation from another…

9 votes
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Summer fresh pinto beans

Summer fresh pinto beans by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Flavorful fresh pinto beans with vegetables is a traditional summer dish from the Northwest Croatia. Can be eaten hot or cold (even better!). Also, don't skip lovage: it gives a truly exceptional taste to the beans.

2 votes
5697 views
Homemade Manicotti

Homemade Manicotti by Nancy Miyasaki

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is fun to prepare with a friend or relative, perhaps with a glass of wine in hand! I adapted this from a recipe cookoff I saw on the Food Network.

6 votes
19753 views
Tuscan shrimp marinara with chickpea pasta

Tuscan shrimp marinara with chickpea pasta by John Spottiswood

This is a great Tuscan recipe adapted from the Flavors of Tuscan cookbook by Maxine Clark. Maxine recommends making fresh chickpea pasta. We use Barilla Plus pasta, which is made with chickpeas just like Maxine recommends. By skipping making your own pasta, this becomes a very easy and healthy dish.

3 votes
24802 views
Calabrian Style Meatballs Simmered in a Butter-Onion Tomato Sauce

Calabrian Style Meatballs Simmered in a Butter-Onion Tomato Sauce by For the Love of Italian Cooking

The best way to describe this dish is a southern rustic meatball meets a sassy northern sauce. Who would have ever thought that they would be a perfect match made in heaven?

1 vote
6347 views
Shrimp and Spinach Gratin

Shrimp and Spinach Gratin by Patrick Travis

This recipe is one I created when I could not find the main ingredient for a main dish I planed. I had most of the other ingredients so I improvised, changed a bit of this and substituted a bit of that.... The result was this delicious casserole. It's a one dish meal and very easy to prepare. If you like spicier food, add some…

1 vote
6863 views
Cavatappi pasta with salmon crab surimi

Cavatappi pasta with salmon crab surimi by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Super easy, super quick and irresistible.

1 vote
4184 views
Taco stuffed lumaconi

Taco stuffed lumaconi by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This delicious combination of Mexican flavors and Italian pasta will be loved by everyone.

1 vote
1923 views
Pepperoni & Cashew Pizza

Pepperoni & Cashew Pizza by Peter Miller

This combination may sound strange, but it tastes wonderful! For that reason, because it's unusual and flavorful, this is always a hit at my pizza parties.

1 vote
8541 views
Spaghetti with calamari fra Diavolo

Spaghetti with calamari fra Diavolo by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Tender squid is smothered with a devilishly spicy tomato sauce in this classic Italian dish.

1 vote
3720 views
Spicy Sausage and Ziti Bake

Spicy Sausage and Ziti Bake by Denise Sherin

Have some homemade garlic bread and a nice salad ready to go with this yummy dinner. Great for potluck too.

1 vote
5134 views
Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce by John Spottiswood

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for you.

5 votes
26750 views
Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan by Chef Chuck

A traditional Italian dish that is served with pasta- a real crowd favorite!

1 vote
6007 views
Ground turkey in a puff pastry braid

Ground turkey in a puff pastry braid by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Elegant, tasty and easy to make.

1 vote
4243 views
Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana by Carolinaheartstrings

Eggplants that are younger (more glossy) tend to have less seeds and are less bitter. At one time I had believed “gender” played a role in the presence of seeds but research I read recently explained that more seeds are an indication of age, NOT the eggplant being a “female”. Eggplants are self-pollinators and have both male and…

2 votes
4773 views