Club Sandwich Recipe by Hina Gujral

The brown bag lunch is an American tradition, the first sandwich created in 1762, was a matter of necessity. The Earl of Sandwich, an enthusiastic gambler, requested bread and meat dishes that he could eat while gambling and the sandwich were born. The traditional club sandwich is most often done with turkey, bacon, eggs and loads of…

Mozzarella in carrozza by Frank Fariello

What could be more primordially satisfying than the combination of bread and cheese? Well, frying them together makes them even more satisfying. And if you add a bit of anchovy to the mix well, you're in heaven! Mozzarella in carrozza, literally "mozzarella cheese in a carriage", is one of the rustic glories of Neapolitan cuisine.…

Bechamel Sauce by Chef Smith

* Béchamel sauce is delightful enough to use on its own to accent fish, poultry, eggs and vegetables, but it’s the derivative sauces made from the béchamel sauce that can really tantalize the taste buds, as well as get the creative juices flowing. One of the most common sauces derived from béchamel is the simple addition of cream. The…

Pumpkin Tiramisu by Evelyn Scott

Fluffy frittata with spinach by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Fluffy, light and delicious lunch or dinner frittata.

Halloumi Cheese Appetizer by Julie Reihl

Halloumi cheese is a Greek grilling cheese and it is unique in nature in that it maintains its shape during the frying or grilling process and doesn’t melt as regular types of cheeses do. It normally is made with a mix of sheep and goat’s milk, but sometimes you can find a brand that has cow’s milk added. The texture is firm and the…

Easy Italian Bean Salad by RecipeKing

Easy Italian Bean Salad is an easy and quick 10 minute recipe for a delicious side salad. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sugars, low carbohydrates, diabetic and WeightWatchers (4) PointsPlus recipe. Ingredients include: cennelini beans, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onions, black olives, parsley…

Cauliflower Canapés by Denise Romeo

Cauliflower is highly under-rated! It is good served hot in casseroles, cold in salad, pickled, or even in soup. The first time my husband made this cauliflower puree, I was skeptical, but now it is one of my very favorite appetizers.

Pommes frites (the original 'French fries') by Frank Fariello

Deep fried potatoes, which in the US usually go by the misnomer "French fries", have suffered from association with fast food and the modern aversion to deep fried foods in general, but a well-made batch of pommes frites is one of the tastiest ways to prepare potatoes. And while they will never qualify as health food, if made properly…

Cocoa-Lemon Hard Cookies by Little Housewife

Those cookies are really easy and quick to make and can be made with ingredients that are in everybody's kitchen.

Spaghetti with Baby Clams & Linguica by Bob Vincent

This is a tasty pasta dish. It is quick to make and will serve four nicely. I would have used linguine instead of spaghetti but didn't have any on hand. Chorizo or bacon could be substituted for the linguica. I served the pasta with a green salad. For a wine I chose a Rombauer 2012 Carneros Chardonnay. It worked well with the…

Speedy Sticky Lemon Chicken by Hungry Jenny

A healthy takeaway alternative - it's much fresher and tastier to make your own sauce and you know exactly what's going in it too!

Mediterranean Calamari by Michele Glauser

Sauteed Calamari with lots of garlic and tomatoes. The most flavorful way to prepare calamari!

Kickin Chicken Riggies by Ramona Waldecker

This pasta dish is native to Central NY. You can find it served in many restaurants. I am a gradualte of the Culinary Institute of America and I would love to share this dish with the world. Kickin' Chicken Riggie Pasta Dish is a medium spicy chicken Italian pasta dish sure to be a favorite in your home. The secret to this…

Sea Buckthorn Juice by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

You may not have heard anything about this miracle plant but you will find out now everything you need to know about it. It is a shame that sea buckthorn is not as famous as goji berries because basically they are the same. Sea buckthorn berries are extremely rich in antioxidants and vitamins, especially vitamin C and vitamin A. The…