This tortellini dish is easily flavored with pesto, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan. An easy way to feed a small Backpacking group or double the recipe for a large group. ‘Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new …
Kofta is a spiced meatball. This version is a Middle Eastern recipe but Kofta’s (aka Kofte, Kefte, Kafta etc) are everywhere in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. You can use any of the local spices and come up with your own version. For Indian use Garam Masala, for Asian use sesame oil and ginger. …
What is pesto? ‘The most beloved sauce in the World!’ Who said that? I did, you may quote me. The pesto that most people know is Pesto alla Genovese or Battuto Genovese, or if you are a local, Genoese Pesto. It’s characteristic ingredients include garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil, pecorino, parmesan and olive oil. This list is …
A robust Middle Eastern Lamb recipe that is perfectly seasoned with paprika and cooked with shallots and mushrooms. This simple, easy lamb recipe will surely be one of your favorites since it’s simple and quick enough to be a weeknight meal but fancy enough to be a Sunday dinner. Smoke and spicy aromas wafting through …
Chimichurri is a fresh, healthy robust sauce that can be used on fish, meat, veggies, eggs, tacos etc. Use this as a finishing sauce or a marinade. I enjoy dipping French baguette slices into this:) Mr. Craftiness is smitten with this dish, he made it a point to tell me three times. I got the …
A super quick 3 minute salmon pate recipe that will surely delight your guests and as a special treat for you too! Just a handful of ingredients mixed into a bowl and you are done! Too easy:) Serve this gem on toasted baguettes or pumpernickel toast points. This is great on a Scandinavian Snitter too! …
A citrus summer slaw with toasted almonds, raisins, pepitas, green onions, purple cabbage, cilantro and perfected with a lime and orange vinaigrette! This Summer recipe is perfect for Memorial Day, Summer BBQs and 4th of July. Bring this to your next picnic or potluck! I remember the first time I made my own slaw. I …
Thai Green Curry is a simple and easy to make curry made from fresh herbs and coconut milk. This particular recipe has chicken and pineapple which is served over white rice. Perfectly balanced, this curry is savory, sweet, salty and somewhat hot, that depends on how many chiles you add! Follow my blog with Bloglovin …
A fragrant, fresh curry paste made with fresh herbs and some spices, Thai Green Curry Paste is easy to make and you get to control the hotness! Follow my blog with Bloglovin My motivation for making this curry paste is the Green Thai Curry we get from our local Thai restaurant. It’s perfect, spicy but …
What is Palak Paneer? Palak Paneer is a spinach curry with paneer cheese. It is flavored with spices and it seems every family has their own recipe, as is the norm with Indian food. This vegetarian dish probably originated in Northern India and is especially common in the Punjabi region. It is a simple and …