Category Archives: Ethnic

Spanakopita

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It’s fun to bake using Fillo Dough! If you’ve never tried it, now’s your chance. You can find it in the freezer section near puff pastry dough and frozen breads. Fillo is paper thin pastry sheets, and when layered with … Continue reading

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Mexican Pizza

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I love making pizza at home. It’s really simple to make the dough yourself. The recipe below is my favorite for pizza crust & flatbread (rolled extra thin) and it turns out perfect every time. However, you always have the … Continue reading

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Udon Noodle Veggie Stir Fry

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Eat the rainbow… the more colors you eat, the healthier you’ll be. Of course, I’m talking about natural colors! The recipe I’m sharing today is very colorful, really tasty and comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for an easy … Continue reading

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Bienenstich Cake (Bee Sting Cake)

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When I taught a German cooking class a few days ago at The Curious Kitchen we made this cake. There was enough for all the participants and a tiny piece left for me to sample. Just let me say that … Continue reading

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Moroccan Beef Stew

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It’s been a long time since I’ve done a recipe post… even though I’m cooking more than ever!! Last August, my daughter and I opened a recreational cooking school called The Curious Kitchen. A month passed by and we decided … Continue reading

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Garlic Shrimp over Cheesy Garlic Polenta

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Oh Polenta… so deliciously creamy, garlicky and cheesy. This dish was incredible! Being Italian I was very familiar with polenta, but when we moved from California to Tennessee a few years ago, I was introduced to grits. So, what’s the … Continue reading

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Easy Beef Empanadas

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INGREDIENTS 1 pkg Puffed Pastry 1/2 lb. Laura’s lean Ground Beef 3 cloves Garlic, minced 2 Eggs, hardboiled and diced 1/4 cup Green Olives, diced 1/4 cup canned Tomatoes, chopped and drained 1 tsp Parsley 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp … Continue reading

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Crab Nachos with Pepper Jack Bechamel Sauce

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I bought some King Crab on sale. I was so excited about the reduced price ($10.00 off per pound) that I bought several pounds. I made crab cakes. I made crab soup. Hmmmm… what to do with the remaining crab? … Continue reading

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Chicken Curry

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I love the flavors of ginger, garlic, and cinnamon… cooked together with coconut milk and tomatoes. Big bites of carrot, celery, and potato make this a hearty meal. This curry is so delicious. I like my curry rich and thick. … Continue reading

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Stir-Fried Asian Eggplant

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I love eggplant. I was craving an Asian eggplant dish I would sometimes get for lunch in Los Angeles. I was determined to duplicate it… and here it is. It tasted even better than I remembered! ☺ If you’re on … Continue reading

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Wild Mushroom Soup with Cilantro Dumplings using Pacific Foods Soup Starter

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I’ve always been a fan of Pacific Foods, so I jumped onboard when I found out they were sponsoring a contest using their Soup Starters! I received samples of their Vegetable Pho Soup Starter and their Tortilla Soup Starter… and … Continue reading

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Easy & Delicious Mole Sauce using Pacific Foods Organic Tortilla Soup Starter

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This is my final entry in the Pacific Foods challenge and I have to say… I saved the BEST for last! This was our dinner and it’s so delicious!! Definitely one of my new favorites. This mole sauce came together … Continue reading

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Insalata Caprese

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Caprese Salad is a salad made of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and salt. I love all the components on their own, but put them together and you have a spectacular taste sensation. The creamy mozzarella with the … Continue reading

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