Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a classic North African dish, think stew. Tagine is also the name of the clay cooking vessel pictured below. Make this recipe in a ceramic tagine or slow cooker, read on! The cooking vessel is a shallow with a removable cone-shaped lid that allows the stew to vent. It is likely that…
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Authentic Tortilla Espanola – Spanish Potato Pie
Tortilla Espanola is a simple, delicious dish to enjoy as a main or appetizer. In Spain, it’s a tapas staple (appetizer). At home, we enjoy it with salad greens. Tortilla Espanola consists of 4 basic ingredients: potatoes, onions, eggs and olive oil. Salt and pepper are added to taste. As far as the origins are concerned, my…
Irish Potato Soup Recipe
One potato, two potato. I’m being a bit silly, I know. Anyhow a heartwarming Irish potato soup recipe is what I have for you today. Actually, this Irish potato soup recipe is not my original, but one that came from a book (shaped like a potato) my Irish mother in law bought in Ireland a…
Potato, Bacon, Gruyere Tart
So, are you ready for a totally comforting and scrumptious dinner recipe? Potato, bacon, Gruyere tart, similar to a quiche minus the all the eggs. Savory tarts are so versatile because you can go as far as your imagination will take you. Mine brought me here, to a potato, bacon, Gruyere tart that is the perfect meal…
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Saffron
“A cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education” …
French Oven Baked Beef Stew
Ah, this is the time of year where comfort food is king! Cold nights, beckon for foods that are rich in taste, and stick to your cold bones. Enter French oven baked beef stew; a satisfying dish from the Lorraine region of France. The proper name is Baeckeoffe, which loosely translates into oven baked. Today I…
Turkey Burger Soup Recipe
The days are getting shorter, sigh! The air certainly feels chillier with every passing day. Face it, we are headed for that dreaded winter season whether we want to admit it or not. I am not a cold weather person, can’t you tell? Cold weather is a time for soup, the ultimate comfort food when…
Irish Potato Leek Soup
Potato Leek Soup is an Irish favorite. It is just what you need on these dwindling cold nights when old man winter still refuses to release you from his icy clutches. Making this soup is so easy. You only need about 30 minutes. The ingredients are simple: butter, leeks, potatoes, salt, pepper and stock (vegetable or…
Dublin Coddle- Irish stew
Dublin Coddle? Aah, a most delicious hearty Irish dish of sausages and vegetables that will warm your heart and your stomach all at once. A funny name? Yes, maybe. But before I go into the particulars about this post, I will share a funny Dublin story with you. You might be wondering about the colorful…
Guinness Beef Stew
Easy Guinness beef stew recipe is slow cooked in Guinness and beef broth along with vegetables. The result is tender, juicy pieces of meat so tender you can eat them with a spoon in an aromatic broth of herbs and spices. This is so easy to make and will feed a crowd. Guinness, that dark…
Frico – Italian Potato Pie
Frico? So, what exactly is Frico? Simply put, sliced potatoes tossed with olive oil, onions and Parmesan cheese. So humble, yet so delicious! It reminds me a little bit of the Spanish dish Tortilla Espanola without the eggs. According to one of my Italian friends Frico is Italian rustic cuisine at its best original to the…
Samosas – Spicy Potato Filled Pastries
Samosas are delicious, fried, savory Indian pastries in the shape of a triangle filled with chicken, lamb, or vegetables. The version I am offering here is filled with potatoes, onions and spices. Traditionally samosas are accompanied by dipping sauces such as chutney or yogurt topped with an herb such as chopped chives or cilantro(my favorite!)…
Panamanian Beef Stew Recipe
Panamanian beef stew, made with natural ingredients, is simply delicious. It’s your tried and true comfort food beef stew with a Latin American twist! Learn how to make this stew with homemade sofrito and recaito for an spicy authentic flavor. The dish also reheats well for a quick meal. Panamanian beef stew is a humble,…
