Pizzelles by Denise Romeo

For those of you who are unfamiliar, pizzelles are also known as Italian wafer cookies. Their name comes from the Italian word “pizze” meaning round and flat. In Scandinavia, they are known as Lukken. They are made in a pizzelle iron similar to waffles. The original Italians pizzelle irons were forged by blacksmiths and would be…

Pancit Palabok with Tinapa and Shrimp by ShaleeDP

Variety of pancit!

Eggplant Parmesan by Jennifer Bass

Roasted Spring Chicken by Cara Fernicola

Roasted Spring Chicken

Pecan Pie by Andrea Faz

Although I commonly make this pie during the holiday season, I sometimes like to bake this pie during other times of the year. It is super decadent, and ridiculously easy!

Large grilled prawns by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Large grilled prawns

Steamed Brownies (Brownies Kukus) by Christine

Steamed brownies (Brownies Kukus) first found their fame in Indonesia about twelve years ago after one bakery from Bandung introduced this cake. From that point on, a lot of people in Indonesia started to commercialize steamed brownies too.

Chocolate turrón by Guest of winter

Turrón is typical Christmas fare in Spain and the chocolate variety is always a favourite with kids.

Strawberry-Blueberry Shortcake by Kelsey Martin

This red, white and blue shortcake is perfect for July 4th!

Grilled Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak with Tapenade, Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Leeks by Michael Leviton

Roasted Duck with Apples by ShaleeDP

Saw this version of roated duck and I find it interesting to add apples to flavor the dish.

MILK CHOCOLATE FLORENTINE LACE COOKIES by London Glendenning

These ended up tasting like the kind sold at Trader Joe's or World Market- excluding the carmel drizzle that the store bought versions have. That said, they turned out to be really tasty, and I'm not sure I would even add caramel if I made them again. The process was pretty simple though VERY messy (I feel like anything requiring…

Buttery Jam Tarts by Kristine Vernola

Cant seem to find anyone who does not care for these little baked jam filled pieces of heaven! ;) Hard Work, But SOOOOO Worth It!

Simple Green Peas and Corn Salad by ShaleeDP

A very easy and tasty side dish that goes well with fried meat.

Paella by Nick Roche

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's impossible to know where to begin. I will start by saying the Paella pictured above, is the one I made in Arizona for Felicia Sorensen, world renown Chef of Sri Lankin cuisine. Today,…