European & Mediterranean Recipes
Forget about buying cans of gravy in your local supermarket for your next Holiday or for a Sunday dinner. This post will teach you how to make a super easy homemade gravy, with or without drippings from meat, poultry or fish. The easy formula of a proper fat to starch to liquid ration, plus some…
The fall is here and with it an abundance of beautiful winter squashes. Mind you, the name is a little misleading as the squashes are actually harvested in fall; however thanks to their thick skin they survive winter (hence the name). These robust gourds come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. They’re super delicious,…
These savory Kefir Crepes, with chicken, roasted peppers and mozzarella, are phenomenal! The balance of flavors here is classic, however, where this becomes unique is with the infusion of Kefir and by binding this all together in a delicate crepe. Frankly, I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. Give it a try and…
Fondant Potatoes, or Pommes Fondant, is an amazing recipe using russet Idaho® potatoes which are cut into cylinders and seared to golden perfection. They’re then cooked in a rich stock with garlic, butter and herbs, to ensure a smooth creamy texture inside, with an amazing aroma. This dish has the definite “wow” factor and would…
This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is an amazing alternative to roasting a whole bird. It’s perfectly moist, simple and delicious. With this recipe, you can have your favorite Thanksgiving meal any day of the week. And the best part about it is that most of the heavy lifting is done by the slow cooker. It…
Chicken Normandy, also known as ‘Poulet á lá Normande,’ is a super delicious, fall, French Chicken dish. It is whole chicken legs braised in apple cider and brandy; then cooked with onions, garlic, and herbs, and finally finished off with cream, dijon mustard, and fried apples. It’s luxurious, has that definite “Wow” factor both in…
This Eggplant Rollatini is basically Eggplant Parmigiana (or as the Italians call it ‘Parmigiana di Melanzane’) but in a rolled-up style. Eggplant slices are first lightly coated in flour and then fried. Following that, they’re smothered in a homemade tomato sauce; then topped with shredded Parmegiano Reggiano cheese, mozzarella, and fresh basil; and then they’re…
I’m also a reformed New York State attorney, who practiced for several years only to thereafter decide that this was my real passion. Maybe one day I decided to step back to the courtroom, but in the meantime I’m enjoying spending my time with my kids, my husband, my kitchen and YOU! Read More…
