Marble Cake With White Chocolate Glaze
Marble Cake is enjoyed and liked by many people. It is the white chocolate glaze that makes this recipe much more delicious. Do not skip making thie glaze, you will be pleasantly surprised. The recipe is based on the M. Stewart recipe from the “Baking Handbook”. Here is her recipe for the marble cake. The cake can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Tomato Ricotta Tart
Tomato Ricotta Tart perfectly complements the taste of ripe tomatoes. This dish satisfies most tastes. Light but filling.
Refrigerator Pickled Jalapeño Peppers
Refrigerator Pickled Jalapeño Peppers are delightfully tangy and easy to make. This condiment is ideal for sandwiches, meats and salads. They will last up to one month in the fridge. Take only a few minutes to make.
Japchae
Japchae is sweet and savory Korean Cuisine staple. Simple to make and very delicious. Can be served warm or cold. Super popular at parties and potlucks.
Vegetable Stir Fry
Asian vegetable stir fry is healthy and delicious. It is a simple yet flavorful addition to any protein or it can be enjoyed alone, just add rice. Perfect with grilled fish. Can be made with any combination of fresh vegetables. All the prepping can be done ahead of time.
Scallion Pancakes
Scallion pancakes are fast and easy to make at home. They require very few ingredients and are delicious even without dipping sauce. They can be frozen raw, wrapped individually in a plastic foil. Sautéing frozen or fresh pancakes takes only minutes. The recipe is bulletproof and suitable for a beginner home cook.
Crepes with Farmer’s Cheese
Ukrainian Borscht
This soup represents comfort food at its best. It is delicious and full of nutrients. The recipe will produce a large pot of soup. It will freeze well (without the sour cream) and can be defrosted on the stove very quickly.
Polish Kulebiak
Kulebiak originates from Russia but it is also traditionally baked as one of the dishes to celebrate Christmas Eve dinner in Poland (vegetarian, with mushrooms and cabbage)). This meat Kulebiak version is popular as a lunch/dinner dish in eastern Poland. It is not hard to make using ready puff pastry sheets. Served sliced, hot or cold with a side of salad.
Oven Pancake (German Pancake)
Great breakfast dish. Very showy and super easy to make. Delicious with just a dusting of confectioners’ sugar or with fruit.
Blueberry Cranberry Coffee Cake
Blueberry Cranberry Coffee Cake is moist with crunchy crumbs on top. Ideal with coffee or tea. Takes very little time to assemble and does not require advanced baking skill.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken marsala recipe is an Italian classic that never disappoints. Fantastic blend of flavors-sweet Marsala wine, mushrooms and slightly picante seasonings. Great dish for all tastes. Family favorite.
Carrot Soup with Ginger
Make this soup once and you will be addicted to its delicate taste and light, yet filling content. Add more fresh ginger for a sharper taste or omit it all together for a very mild and smooth palette. The recipe is loosely based on an original French soup recipe (Potage Purée de Crécy). This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to one week and it freezes well.
French Roasted Whole Baby Potatoes
French roasted whole baby potatoes are one of the easiest and most delicious potato recipes you will ever try. They will complement any roast or meat with a sauce. They are crispy on the outside and meltingly soft on the inside. No seasonings necessary. Perfect for entertaining crowds as they can be prepared ahead of time and roasted just before dinner.
Potato Leek Soup
Potato leek soup is considered a French cuisine classic. Invented centuries ago it is still very popular in everyday cooking. Delicious warm or cold, simple to make. Usually enjoyed sprinkled with chives but different toppings like bacon or cheese work great too. This soup is an all time favorite and never goes out of style.
Indian Butter Chicken
This Indian Butter Chicken dish is a crowd pleaser and one of the simplest curry dishes to make. The sauce is fantastic and can be eaten without the meat, just add rice or naan. There is no butter in this recipe. The buttery flavor comes from full fat yogurt and cream.
Indian Moong Dal
Indian Moong Dal is a popular dish. Usually served with rice but can be offered as a side dish with meats or other vegetable dishes. Moong Dal (Mung beans) are a staple of Indian Cuisine. They are highly nutritious and easy to digest. In this recipe split Moong Dal (yellow in color) are used.
Green Split Pea Soup Indian Style
Indian cuisine inspired green split pea soup is light (vegetarian) and nutritious.. The recipe infuses traditional green split pea flavor with coriander, turmeric and coconut milk. The outcome is delicious and completely unexpected. Great tasting soup with nice texture provided by split peas, onions and spinach. For an additional sharpness sprinkle it (right before serving) with a few drops of lemon juice.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken marsala recipe is an Italian classic that never disappoints. Fantastic blend of flavors-sweet Marsala wine, mushrooms and slightly picante seasonings. Great dish for all tastes. Family favorite.
Spinach Lasagna
Spinach lasagna is a tasty and flavorful variation of classic comfort food. Perfect pairing of spinach, onions and cheeses. Great family dish and delicious warmed up on the second or third day. Much lighter than traditional meat lasagna.
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup has quite a history! The name comes from the Italian phrase “minestra maritata”, meaning “married soup.” It’s a marriage of ingredients—a combination of leftover meat, veggies, and pasta in a hearty broth.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi Fried Rice, or Kimchi Bokkeumbap, is a traditional Korean dish that cleverly repurposes leftover rice and kimchi. The key ingredient in this flavorful meal is kimchi itself.
This simple Korean dish stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days, especially when meatless. It’s an ideal choice for a vegetarian or vegan lunch on its own, but you can also add various proteins such as spam, bacon, beef, or tofu. For a more nutrient-dense meal, include vegetables like enoki mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, onion, and green pepper.
Korean Spinach Banchan
Korean Spinach Banchan, or Sigeumchi Namul, is a classic side dish in Korean cuisine that complements various meals and presents a delightful way to enjoy spinach. With two popular variations – one featuring soy sauce or salt, and the other incorporating the spicy and tangy Korean chili paste, gochujang – this dish offers diverse flavor profiles to suit different preferences.
Soybean Sprouts Banchan
Soybean Sprouts Banchan or Kongnamul Muchim is a Korean side dish (banchan) featuring soybean sprouts. It is popular for its simplicity, nutrition, and refreshing taste. Preparation involves blanching the sprouts and seasoning with salt, sesame oil, and sometimes garlic, green onions, or sesame seeds. While some skip garlic to preserve the sprouts’ flavor, others enjoy its depth. Kongnamul Muchim pairs well with various Korean meals and is an essential component of dishes like bibimbap.
Eggplant in Tomato Sauce
Eggplant in tomato sauce is uncomplicated and mouth-watering. This dish originates from Turkey and can be made ahead of time. It has a purely vegetarian taste and is light and flavorful. It is a family favorite.
Red Lentil Soup Turkish Style
Red Lentil Soup Turkish Style is very quick to make, yet the flavor is unforgettable. No wonder it is so popular in Turkey. Red lentils and rice soften and break down during cooking making it thick and delicious. The addition of chipotle chili pepper adds sharpness and smokiness to the soup.
Salmon Gravlax
Experience the process of making Gravlax, a classic Scandinavian dish perfected over centuries. Choose to use only salt in the curing process to allow the natural taste of the salmon to shine through, creating a unique flavor profile that is both delicate and intense.
