Tender bay scallops with mushrooms in a rich creamy sauce, spiced with a hint of curry under a blanket of golden bread crumbs and cheese create Coquilles St. Jacques.  This easy version of the classic French dish is a perfect way to dazzle your family and friends.  …

This colorful combination of sauteed vegetable is as appealing to the eye as it is to the tongue.  Fresh spinach is wilted into this medley of Italian spiced vegetables in this easy-to-prepare, delicious dish.  Finished with some red pepper flake and finely grated Parmesan cheese, …

Tender bites of broccoli are the star of this creamy, easy to make casserole.  Topped with a crispy layer of cheese and bread crumbs, this hearty dish is comfort food at its best.  Cheesy broccoli rice casserole is a classic side dish that’s great with a weeknight …

Creamy and smooth with an almost velvet-like texture, this marinated or “pickled” cheese is a favorite appetizer found in most any local restaurant in the Czech Republic.  Garlic, onion, herbs, and a some hot peppers give this treat an amazing depth of flavor.  Served with some …

Pepper, garlic, and spices are used to create an amazingly deep flavored chili sauce called harissa. Originating in Tunisia, this North Africa pepper sauce is also common in Libya, Algeria and Morocco. Used as an ingredient in goat or fish stew, harissa is also used …

  Smooth creamy cheese sauce with a zesty bit of heat.  Perfect for serving over a plate of nachos, or with tortilla chips for dipping.

 King’s Hawaiian rolls Layers of tender pulled pork, thinly sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles are pressed between sweet Hawaiian jalapeno rolls to create an amazing sandwich, the Cuban Slider.  This southern Florida treat also known as a Cubano, is packed full of flavor. …

Utopenci (oo-tow-pen-see) is a traditional Czech appetizer we discovered this fall while vacationing in Central Europe. These spicy pickled sausages also known as “drowned-men” are commonly found in pubs throughout the Czech Republic. Usually served with a slice of hearty dark rye and a pivo …

Pork spareribs, smoked sausage, and cured bacon are slowly cooked in a bed of sauerkraut to tender perfection. Choucroute garnie, a traditional specialty of the Alsace region of France, reflects its German heritage. Steaming platters of sauerkraut are piled high with a variety of hearty …

Tender cuts of lamb are grilled to perfection then nestled on a bed of orzo and peas with feta cheese.  Mint chimichurri adds a delightfully bright freshness with an interesting combination of flavors and transforms this dish in to an amazing dining experience.  Easy to …

Rich chocolate and cool mint mingle to create an explosion of flavor in these grasshopper brownies.  This recipe utilizes brownie mix and canned frosting to make an easy and delicious quick treat.  The combination of mint and chocolate is by no means new to the …

Moist and dense is the best way to describe this traditional Irish Potato Bread.  The ingredients are somewhat similar to that of Boxty, incorporating both mashed and raw potatoes, as well as green onion.  Reminiscent of a large biscuit, this baking powder skillet bread uses …