Category Archives: Ethnic

Panna Cotta with Fresh Blueberry Sauce

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Panna Cotta (it means cooked cream), is a traditional Italian dessert that is a smooth, creamy custard. So delicious and yes, it’s super simple to make. Since gelatin is used as the thickener, they set in a few hours. This … Continue reading

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Chinese Chicken Salad

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  I love the delicious refreshing flavors of this salad… soy sauce, honey, Mandarin oranges and almonds. What’s not to love! Plus, using leftover chicken makes this salad come together in minutes. Serves 2 INGREDIENTS For Asian Sesame Salad Dressing: … Continue reading

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Stuffed Grapes Leaves with Tzatziki Sauce

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I have always loved stuffed grape leaves. There’s something about the delicate sweet flavor of the filling combined with the briney taste of the grape leaves. Dip that in some Tzatziki Sauce (yogurt sauce) and you have a delicious bite! … Continue reading

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Potato Pancakes – Austrian style!

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The other day when I posted the Palacinky recipe, my mother (Jo) was very touched and happy. Not only was I sharing a recipe of her mothers (Helen – my Grandmother), but I was also bringing back some of her … Continue reading

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Impromptu Sushi Dinner

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We were in the mood for sushi, so my daughter and I went shopping at Mitsuwa Marketplace (http://www.mitsuwa.com/english/index.html) and whipped up this sushi feast. We love Mitsuwa Marketplace.  All of their seafood is super fresh and top quality. We got … Continue reading

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Quick & Easy Miso Soup

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  Nothing beats a steaming bowl of miso soup! It’s so easy to prepare and in just a few minutes you have a wonderful soothing soup. You can add other ingredients if you’d like… udon or soba noodles, shaved carrot, … Continue reading

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The BEST Peanut Sauce

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Makes about 2 cups. This sauce keeps very well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. INGREDIENTS 2 tsp Vegetable Oil ½ cup Onion, finely chopped 3 cloves Garlic, minced ½ cup Peanut Butter (chunky or smooth) 3 Tbsp Brown … Continue reading

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Asian Marinade

This marinade is delicious and imparts the flavors of Asian cooking. Asian Marinade #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews Print Recipe Type: Marinade Author: Helena Spensatelli Prep time: 5 hours Total time: 5 hours The flavors in this marinade are so delicious … Continue reading

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