Parsley Potatoes are very easy to make. They are very fragrant and filling, yet you only need 4 ingredients to make them! It’s a perfect side dish for any meat or fish. It can also be eaten on its own or in the morning with a fried egg! Imagine the beautiful egg yolk running down these…
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Russian Salad (Ensalada Rusa or Olivier Salad)
Russian Salad is known by several names such as “Ensalada Rusa” or “Olivier Salad” or “Salad Olivieh”. This is a simple salad invented in the 18th century by Lucien Olivier and widely recreated throughout Eastern Europe. Over the course of the centuries, different regions of Eastern Europe have developed their own variations of this salad…
Cheesy Pasta Bake (Individual Ramekins)
This Cheesy Pasta Bake is made Alfredo Style, with a heavy cream and two kinds of amazing Mahon-Menorca cheeses. I made these in the individual ramekins for a perfect portioned side dish. I arranged the rigatoni pasta in the standing position for the ultimate “wow” factor. Serve this on your Holiday table alongside an awesome meat dish…
Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe with Wild & Fresh Mushrooms
Creamy mushroom sauce made with both wild, dried porcini mushrooms and your choice of fresh mushrooms, all of which in wine and cream base. This makes for an irresistible sauce that can be added to any pasta dish, chicken, steak, or eaten on its own with a slice of fresh bread. Creamy Mushroom Sauce is…
European Style Potato Pancakes Recipe
These European Style Potato Pancakes are a very popular dish throughout Europe. In Poland, they are known as ‘Placki Ziemniaczane,’ in Germany as ‘Kartoffelpuffer,’ in the Czech Republic as ‘Bramboracky,’ and of course, every Jewish deli refers to them as ‘Potato Latkes.’ This Potato Pancake recipe is super easy. The old fashion way of making…
Acorn and Butternut Squash Gratin Casserole
This Acorn and Butternut Squash Gratin Casserole is made “Provencal style” with two types of winters squashes, whole roasted garlic, chunks of potatoes and tons of Gruyere cheese, which creates the most amazing topping. This is hands-down the best Thanksgiving vegetable side dish you could put on your table. Similar to this Potato Leek Casserole this…
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere & Bacon
These Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere and Bacon are divine. First, they’re roasted to perfection with bacon bits, then smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce with Gruyere cheese (Mornay sauce), and finally broiled until bubbly and golden brown. As is the case with this Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon I can assure you that…
Best Green Salad Recipe
I know it’s hard to get super enthusiastic about salad. But this is The Best Green Salad Recipe I’ve ever tried. It’s made from only 5 simple ingredients and comes together in no time. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal. It’s an easy option for parties, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This simple green salad is extremely…
Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta)
There are so many zucchini fritters recipes out there but I am totally obsessed with Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta, called ‘Kolokithokeftedes’. They’re a perfect pairing of fresh, summer zucchinis, feta cheese and tons of fresh herbs, like dill and mint. Simply put, they taste like summer in Greece. If you doubt me, then make…
Lemon Basil Pesto Sauce
If you have an abundance of basil now growing in your garden and are wonder what to do with all of it, then I’d suggest making this AMAZING Lemon Basil Pesto. It pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, chicken or fish. And if you have leftovers, freeze it and have it at your fingertips whenever…
