What makes saffron so special? A created this post to coincide with the launch of a board called Saffron Recipes! on Pinterest. As the title suggests, this board features recipes using saffron. Why is saffron so expensive? As the most expensive spice in the world, saffron is usually sold by the gram. Fortunately, you need only a small amount of saffron to give your dish the special touch of color and taste. One reason the price is so high for saffron is that gathering it is very labor intensive. Saffron comes from the 3 stigmas of the flower of the
This is a recipe courtesy of Mr Yotam-I-made-vegetables-sexy-Ottolenghi. But I added some parsley, and substituted his feta for ricotta. Charring the eggplant gives these a lovely smokiness. Makes …
So I am a sucker for a good romcom (or romantic comedy for those of you who aren't privy to how the kids are talking). Nine times out of ten, when I choose a movie to watch, it will either be a book-adapted-to-film or just an ole' feel good romcom. That being said, It's Complicated is one of my favorite movies. I know, I know...so cheesy, but I'd watch this over Gone with the Wind or The Godfather any day! At one point in the movie, Meryl Streep's character makes a Croque Monsieur. The first time I saw this, I had no idea what a Croque Monsieur even was. A quick Google search and you would have thought I was Columbus discovering America. What a beautiful way to make a ham sandwich! There are tons of variations to this French dish, but I like mine with an egg on top, otherwise known as a Croque Madame. I always serve this decadent sandwich with a light salad on the side to cut through the richness. So if you have it in you to take a few more steps to make the best sandwich ever, I assure you that this will be one of the best things you taste all week! Croque Monsieur white bread black forest ham Dijon mustard bechamel sauce shredded gruyere (2 ounces for each sandwich) fresh grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil Make the bechamel sauce (recipe below). Preheat large skillet over medium heat. Turn broiler in oven on high. Spread Dijon mustard on one side of bread and bechamel on the other. Top with 4-5 slices of ham and thev close up the sandwich. Melt butter and olive oil in the preheated skillet. Toast sandwiches on both sides until each side is golden brown. Remove from pan and place the toasted sandwiches on a foil lined sheet pan, Top each sandwich with more bechamel and then top that with gruyere and some fresh grated Parmesan. Place pan in oven and broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. I served ours with an arugula salad tossed with a lemon-honey-mustard vinaigrette and some shaved Parmesan. :: note :: I did not list amounts because it will change depending on how many sandwiches you are making and the size of the bread. The recipe I listed below will make enough bechamel for about four large sandwiches. Plan for about two ounces of gruyere for each normal size sandwich. Bechamel Sauce 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup flour 2 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) a touch of fresh grated nutmeg (or a pinch of dry) In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk in until smooth. Continue to cook for another two minutes to cook out the raw flavor of the flour. Gradually add 1 cup of milk while whisking to eliminate any lumps. Increase the heat just a touch to bring sauce to a low boil. Gradually add the rest of the milk while whisking the entire time. Once the sauce has come up to a boil, this will thicken the sauce. Now is the time to add the salt, pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder, hot sauce and nutmeg. Continue whisking and reduce the heat to low. This will be thicker than a normal bechamel because you will need to spread it on the sandwiches. Croque Madame Same as above, however, you top the sandwich with a sunny side up egg. Ever since I read this technique on The Pioneer Woman, I've never made it another way. This method works like a charm every time!
FrançaisMahjouba is one of the most popular street foods in Algeria. It is a sort of a pancake/crepe made of semolina, filled with a mixture of cooked onion & tomatoes. I love it served with a …
These are literally my favorite cookies of all time. All time. Koulourakia are a traditional cookie served at Easter time. There are a bunch of different recipes for this cookie, but basically it…
This delicious Sesame Banitsa is a nice and easy svoury pie made of filo pastry, feta cheese or similar and sesame seeds.
Dakgalbi is a spicy chicken from Korea that I hope you will love!
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I’ve been having cravings lately for a delicious tiramisu (one of my favourite desserts) and decided I should attempt to make a LCHF version myself. I’m extremely pleased to say it was …
Finding a good recipe plugin can be as confusing and frustrating as finding a good hosting company. With so many to choose from, they all tend to blur
My folks are in town for a few weeks. We wanted to make some German/Austrian food while they were visiting. Today we made Marillenknödel (German for Apricot Dumplings) for lunch. They are aprico…
This recipe is the perfect alternative to satisfy your pad thai cravings without all the heavy noodles. There's crunch, texture and flavor to fill your belly with tons of vegetables. Granted, it's not exactly like the noodle pad thai you get in the restaurant. It's not supposed to be. Instead, this vegetable collage of pad thai flavor is to make you feel good and satisfied when all you need is something simple, light and satisfying. You can use any type of cabbage that you love: regular, napa, savoy or purple cabbage. Enjoy!
Turnip cake is a traditional Chinese snack served at dim sum. Our family turnip cake lo bak go recipe uses Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, mushrooms and more.
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This biscuit log is based on an old family recipe, to which I've made several additions.
Salted Caramel Affogato Parfaits combine gelato, coffee and pound cake for a grown-up dessert with lots of different flavors and textures.
Après les madeleines, je continuer de sillonner nos souvenirs d’enfance à la recherche de petits plaisirs simples et magiques. L’indétrônable gâteau au yaourt, parfois agrémenté de quelques p…
Every year grandma would spend about two days in the kitchen making pierogi for all of us. I loved spending that time in the kitchen with her and grandpa. Grandpa was in charge of dough cutting, I …
Can you believe it? I’m hosting this months Baker’s Challenge!! For my turn as hostess extraordinaire, I have chosen the gorgeous Neapolitan pastry, sfogliatelle. You might recognize th…
If you’ve been to Greece, chances are you’ve tried bougatsa. Maybe for breakfast one morning before hitting the beach? Or after stumbling upon a small bakery with a batch of pies fresh out of the o…
These Czech Carlsbad Dumplings are the perfect accompaniment to slow roasted meats, savory goulash and flavorful stews!
Sri Lankan Beetroot curry.An easy Beetroot curry that you can make with minimum pantry ingredients that still tastes good. This Sri Lankan beetroot recipe also known as “beetroot thel dala”(cooked in oil or stir-fried in oil)also fits into a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and low carb diet.
Kimchi is Korea’s national dish. It is a fermented vegetable condiment, mainly using Napa cabbage. Here, this recipe uses zucchini with various seasonings.
My favorite time of the year is the end of September when summertime evaporates into a fond memory and leaves turn golden and the air turns crisp. Oh wait, that was my former life growing up on th…
Ich sehe, viele meiner Leser haben wie ich Gefallen an der georgischen Küche gefunden. Aus diesem Grund will ich Ihnen gleich noch ein Gericht vorstellen, was sehr sehr lecker ist. Es braucht etwas…
Ich lag dem Obsthändler schon seit Wochen in den Ohren. Mirabellen, irgendwann müssten doch mal Mirabellen eintrudeln. „Alles zu seiner Zeit“ sagte der saisonal liebende Verkäufer, hatt…
These are literally my favorite cookies of all time. All time. Koulourakia are a traditional cookie served at Easter time. There are a bunch of different recipes for this cookie, but basically it…
A Sri Lankan, vegetarian dish that takes less than 20-minute prepare. You’ll want to try a Spicy chilli Cabbage stir-fry next time you spot this vegetable at the farmers market.
This slow cooker Chicken Massaman Curry is creamy, slightly spicy, nutty, and rich with flavor.
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This grilled bream recipe is from the master of fish, Nathan Outlaw. This bream recipe uses a delicious mustard and tarragon sauce and is the ultimate fish supper
Une crème caramel onctueuse, riche et qui tient bien au démoulage, le secret est de faire réduire le lait avant de l’incorporer aux oeufs, cela fait toute la différence de la texture… P…
These are literally my favorite cookies of all time. All time. Koulourakia are a traditional cookie served at Easter time. There are a bunch of different recipes for this cookie, but basically it…
Recipe video above. Big, juicy, slaw-like salad with chicken, and singing with signature Vietnamese flavours: Lots of fresh herbs and a zingy Nuoc Cham salad dressing. I like cutting the chicken into thin batons so it sort of blends into the cabbage - and it makes less goes further!Don't skimp on the herbs and peanuts here. It really brings added freshness and texture to the dish.This will serve 3 hungry adults or 4 normal servings (as a meal). Skip the chicken for a perfect Vietnamese side salad.
Recipe video above. Here's a Pad Thai recipe that really does taste just as good as takeout from good Thai restaurants, and you'll find everything you need at the supermarket! I use chicken here but feel free to switch with any protein, even prawns/shrimp. If you're after a truly authentic Pad Thai recipe, see here - but be warned that most people will find it a little too "real" for their palettes because Pad Thai in Thailand has stronger fish sauce/dried shrimp "funk". (Don't misread that word! :))
I serve these delicious potato patties (kookoo sib zamini) either as a side dish or as a main dish for a light lunch or dinner. Fried vegetable and egg dishes are called kookoo/kuku in Iran. There are different variations of this recipe. کوکو سیب زمینی (Kookoo Sib Zamini) is a great dish to bring to your next picnic! Kookoo Sib-Zamini - Persian Potato Patties Ingredients: Yield: 14 potato patties 5 large potatoes 2 large eggs 1 small yellow onion, grated, discard the juice 2-3 tablespoons bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying Method: Place potatoes in a large pot, add water to cover by a couple of inches, boil on medium-high heat until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool. Peel the potatoes and grate them. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl, add the potatoes, onions, turmeric, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and refrigerate the mixture for an hour. Make small patties, flatten them in an oval or round shape. You can also spoon the potato mixture into the oil. Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry potato patties on both sides until light brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature with fresh herbs, pickles, olives, yogurt, and warm bread. *Note: Add a handful of chopped parsley or a teaspoon of dried dill to the mixture if you like. Enjoy!
Vegan bao buns are to die for and easy to make. They are filled with succulent jackfruit in a salty-sweet marinade, crunchy veggies, peanuts and herbs.
These are literally my favorite cookies of all time. All time. Koulourakia are a traditional cookie served at Easter time. There are a bunch of different recipes for this cookie, but basically it…
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Migliaccio is a rustic ricotta and semolina cheesecake that hails from the Italian city of Naples. Made with aromatic notes of vanilla and orange, it is the perfect treat for the chilly months that…
