Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola is an Italian dish that roughly translates to Old Tavern Pasta. Sometimes referred to as Vodka pasta, this dish is the perfect blend of ingredients to produces a true restaurant quality meal. My inspiration for this amazing dish was Ina Garten’s Nick and Toni’s Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola on foodnetwork.com. What You’ll…
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Pork Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)
Pork Schnitzel or Schweineschnitzel is a quick and easy recipe to prepare for those busy days where you want an amazing dish. Thin pieces of pork tenderloin are breaded and fried to perfection. Some years ago when the Maser Taste Tester and I were in Vienna, we ate at a restaurant that had amazing Schweineschnitzel….
Quick and Easy Portobello au Poivre
Portobello au Poivre is a quick and easy recipe borrowing from the popular French Steak au Poivre. Portobello mushrooms are seasoned with pepper sautéed and finished with an awesome Cognac cream sauce. You’ll never miss the steak! My inspiration for this amazing recipe came from The New York Times recipe for Portobello ‘Steak’ au Poivre….
Veggie Spring Rolls
These flavorful Veggie Spring Rolls are packed with healthy vegetables and fried to a crispy, golden brown. They make a delectable appetizer or perfect addition to Asian-inspired meals. They are easy to make, albeit a bit time-consuming. These Veggie Spring Rolls freeze beautifully. I like to keep a supply in my freezer for those times when I need…
Stir Fry Shrimp with Snow Peas
Stir Fry Shrimp with Snow Peas is a restaurant quality dish that is ready in less than 10 minutes. It’s the ultimate one-pan dinner. Succulent shrimp are combined with fresh snow peas to produce a quick and easy meal that will soon become a family favorite. Why Stir Fry Shrimp Shrimp are a natural for…
Gazpacho Soup
Gazpacho soup is super easy to make with fresh summer veggies, tomato juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Serve chilled with garlic croutons for a light and delicious meal. This cold and tangy soup is a refreshing way to beat the summer heat. About Gazpacho Gazpacho a Spanish soup generally hailing from Andalusia. The word gazpacho…
Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans
Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans is an amazing one-pot meal that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s a meal in itself and is quite versatile. Dress it up with some shredded chicken, include it in a burrito, or lay enchiladas on top before they’re baked. You’re in for a real treat regardless of the…
Easy Peasy British Sausage Rolls
Sausage Rolls are classic British fare, that are as versatile as they are easy to make. They can be served hot or cold, in a canapé size as an appetizer or in as a larger roll for lunch, brunch or a snack. In addition, the unbaked sausage rolls can be frozen for later use. Also, the…
Cucumber Dill Salad (Gurkensalat)
Cucumber Dill Salad or Gurkensalat easy to make and goes perfectly with your favorite barbecues. This light and refreshing salad pairs a sweet and sour combination of vinegar and sugar with cucumbers, onions and dill. We first had this amazing salad in Hamburg, Germany. After doing some experimentation, I was able to duplicate what we…
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon is both hearty and delectable. This famous French dish is a rich slow cooked beef stew, where the beef is braised in red wine with onions and carrots until it is fork tender. It’s easy to make and produces wonderful leftovers. For an unforgettable meal, this should be at the top of your list.
Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)
Orange Chicken patterned after Panda Express’ signature dish will make you totally forget about takeout. With this Copycat recipe, tender chicken thigh pieces are battered and fried to perfection. Then they are coated with in an amazing tangy orange sauce. Serve it over rice with an egg roll on the side and you have a…
Lazy Lasagna
Lazy Lasagna has all of the amazing taste of regular lasagna. However, it uses store-bought, cheese-filled ravioli in place of the typical layering of the lasagna noodles, and ricotta cheese mixture. This equates to less time in the kitchen and more time to do other things. As an added bonus, Lazy Lasagna can be put…