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Burritos With Homemade Flour Tortillas

The flour tortilla is a variant of the corn tortilla and its name comes from the Spanish language meaning “small cake”. Flour tortillas originated in the northern Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, Sonora and Sinaloa, where it is more suitable to grow wheat than corn. In more recent times both the flour and corn tortillas […]

Ranch Steak with Maple Honey Mustard Sauce

If you like a steak that is all meat and no fat, but you don’t want to pay the premiums attached to the Fillet and the Ribeye, then you found the right recipe. Most of us have never heard of the ranch cut steak. Most butchers and beef buffs claim the ranch steak is a […]

Tortellini Primavera with Cajun Shrimp

Tortellini are ring-shaped pasta, sometimes also described as “navel shaped”, hence their alternative name – “belly button” (ombelico). Originally from the Italian region of Emilia (in particular Bologna and Modena), they are usually stuffed with a mix of meat, which is pork loin, raw prosciutto, and Mortadella. It also contains Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and […]

Coconut Basil Chicken Curry with Vegetables

There is a variety of dishes or plated food that is prepared with curry originating in the Indian subcontinent. Though curry dishes make up a significant part of India’s food culture, there is vastly more to Indian cuisine than curry. Curry powder though is not used in India, as authentic curry dishes from India use […]

Pecan Praline Bar Cookies

According to Wikipedia’s research, praline is is a form of confection containing at a minimum culinary nuts, usually almonds and hazelnuts, and sugar. Cream is also a common third ingredient. There are three types: Belgian French American Praline is prepared and used as a filling in chocolates and other sweets. A praline cookie is usually […]

Herb Panko Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella sticks ate a go to appetizer. Their a finger-food that everyone at the table scrambles to snatch up while the cheese is still hot and extra pull-able or gooey. Their also a big hit as a happy hour snack. They’re served on party platters, for lunch and at brunch. Mozzarella sticks are no cheesy […]

Bacon and Spring Pea Risotto

Risotto is a dish that is creamy, scrumptious and filling. The beauty of preparing risotto is that you can add just about anything you’d like. You can use various types of vegetables, herbs, and meat. You can make with or without meat. Risotto is a comfort food, as it is filling, and is a wonderful […]

Blood Orange Upside Down Cake

The blood orange is a member of the citrus family, it is both beautiful in color and delicious in flavor. They are in season from December through May, though the exact months vary depending on what type of blood Orange you’re baking or cooking with. The most common variety available in markets is the the […]

Microgreens Another Source Of Great Nutrition

Microgreens are young vegetable greens that fall somewhere between sprouts and baby leaf vegetables. Sprouts are technically the newly germinated seeds, while the microgreens are the 1-2 week-old youngster seedlings. Sprouts grow more like a fungus, as they are provided with high humidity, an enclosed area, and a low light environment. Whereas, microgreens grow more like […]

Thai Salmon Noodle Bowl

Tender flaky wild caught Alaskan salmon, prepared with a honey-miso glaze, that delicately sits over a bed of silky noodles, mango, avocado, radicchio, carrots, mint, basil, and peanuts tossed with a tasty refreshing vinaigrette. It is a long list of fresh ingredients, but do not let the long list deter you. If you are able […]