In Italian cooking, the word “piccata,” as in veal piccata or chicken piccata, stems from an old verb, “piccare,” meaning “to prick.” Although the word isn’t used much today, chicken piccata remains a staple in Italian cooking. This recipe is by Bill St. John and was originally published in The Chicago Tribune. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 8 ounces sliced mushrooms […]
Cheese and spinach manicotti with meat sauce makes a hearty family dinner or main course for an Italian-style buffet. The filling and sauce can be made the day before and the casserole can be assembled several hours in advance, if desired. This recipe is by Beverly Dillon and was originally published in The Chicago Tribune. Ingredients […]
Make someone very happy on his or her birthday by using leftover Samoas cookies for a delicious Girl Scout-inspired ice cream cake. Caramel ice cream is topped with toasted coconut, chocolate and caramel drizzles, and crushed Samoas cookies. Ingredients 3 boxes of Samoas Girl Scout cookies, chopped 6 cups caramel ice cream, slightly softened 1 cup toasted coconut […]
Spanish Rice and Beans Recipe: A Delicious Delight for Your Palate Enjoy the vivid flavours of Spanish cuisine with our delicious Spanish Rice and Beans recipe. This savoury recipe promises to tantalise your taste buds while transporting you to the sun-drenched streets of Spain. Let’s take a culinary journey and discover how to make this […]
Looking to elevate your dinner game with a mouthwatering combination of flavors? Look no further than this Barbecued Salmon With Andouille Potato Hash recipe. Succulent salmon fillets are grilled to perfection, then glazed with tangy barbecue sauce for a delightful twist. Paired with a hearty Andouille potato hash, featuring savory Andouille sausage, tender potatoes, and […]
There are breakfast parfaits with layered fruit and yogurt, and then there are dessert parfaits like this with crumbled cookies, slightly sweetened whipped cream and seasonal fruit. Here, the whipped cream gets a boost from mascarpone and lemon zest. If you don’t wish to use orange-flavored liqueur, substitute 1 or 2 tablespoons of orange blossom […]
The delicious sauce for this simple and hearty chicken recipe calls for demi-glace, which is a rich, concentrated brown sauce made by combining veal stock and espagnole sauce (one of the five mother sauces of classic French cooking). Although demi-glace is made by chefs in professional kitchens regularly, it’s lengthy process discourages most home cooks. But never fear, […]
There are numerous variations on pesto today, such as garlic scape and cilantro-packed pesto, but there’s also a lesser-known ancient take on pesto: pesto alla Trapanese. The sauce is made with garlic, salt, cheese, herbs, olive oil, vinegar and almonds. Notes Note: If tomatoes are in season, replace the canned and sun-dried tomatoes with 1 1/2 cup garden-fresh tomatoes. Ingredients […]
A pancake, also known as a hotcake, griddlecake, or flapjack, is a type of flat, frequently round, and thin cake that is made using a starch-based batter that may also include eggs, milk, and butter. It is baked on a hot griddle or frying pan. It’s a kind of bread with batter. It appears likely […]
Since ice cream is a seasonal product in Paris, during the summer months top pastry chefs also stock their patisserie boutiques with ice cream selections. This is a desirable business move for chefs, who are also impacted by climate change and the necessity to create items fit for a longer hot season than before, as […]