BALSAMIC PEARS WITH HONEY BLACK PEPPER CREAM by Stacy, Nutrition as Nature Intended.
Classic baked pears with a delicious savory twist!
BEET FUSILLI WITH BALSAMIC, POPPY SEEDS & MINT by Greg, Sippity Sup .
This fabulous pasta is my personal favorite among all of Greg’s excellent recipes this year. The bright red color is absolutely stunning!
BUTTERNUT BAKED ZITI by Joanne, Eats Well With Others.
This is a slightly healthier and very seasonal version of traditional baked ziti.
CHICKEN BRYAN by Tina Marie, Life in the slow lane at Squirrel Head Manor.
Grilled chicken breast with goat cheese, covered with a white wine and sun dried tomato sauce.
CHOCOLATE CINNAMON RAISIN SWIRL CHALLAH by Lisa, Parsley, Sage, Desserts, and Line Drives.
A unique and decadent twist on traditional challah.
CITRUS CHICKEN RIBS by 3 Hungry Tummies.
A lighter version of Chinese Lemon Chicken with a lovely citrus sauce.
FISH CUTLETS by Shirley, Enriching your kid!.
Delicious fish cakes with garam masala, chili, ginger, and coriander.
GARLIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY IN TAMARIND SAUCE by MomGateway.
This hot, sweet, salty and tangy dish features fish sauce and tamarind concentrate. "Tamarind has a deep flavor both sour and sweet but leaning more on the sour side. It’s robust and distinctive flavor melds well with the saltiness of fish sauce and the sweetness of brown sugar."
GINGER SNAPS WITH TANGERINE GLAZE by Angie, Southern Grace Gourmet.
"The tangerine flavor was a wonderful contrast to the spicy cookie."
HARICOTS VERTS WITH CALIFORNIA PLUM & LEEK DIP by Jennifer, Palate-To-Pen.
A healthy and seasonal play on traditional onion dip. "The bean’s vegetal snap bends to the yogurt’s tang and is met with honeyed plums, rosemary’s toasty pine and the leek’s sweet zing."
JO’S EASY WELLINGTON by Natalie, Nat ♥’s Baking in New York City.
An easy version of Wellington with ground beef.
KKAENIP PESTO by Tammy, Beyond Koreanfornian Cooking.
A Korean spin on an Italian staple where the basil is replaced with kkaenip. This is a must see video recipe that you can watch here!
MEATLOAF WITH AN ASIAN TWIST by Impromptu Diva, Impromptu Diva .
An excellent meatloaf with the unique addition of hoisin and oyster sauces and boiled eggs in the center.
MEXICAN CANNOLIS WITH HOMEMADE RICOTTA by Lauren , Healthy. Delicious.
These heavenly cannolis pack a surprise punch with tequila and chilis!
MINI GINGERBREAD HOUSE by Yasmeen , Health Nut.
This adorable mini gingerbread house is made using fresh and organic ingredients.
NORWEGIAN KJØTTKAKER MED BRUNSAUS by Jenn, The Leftover Queen .
These unique Norwegian spiced meatballs with brown sauce are perfect for a winter solstice celebration!
ORANGE HOT COCOA by alwayswinner786 , TIPS FOR DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY COOKING.
This rich creamy European style drinking chocolate is excellent with a touch of orange extract.
PASTA WITH VODKA CREAM SAUCE by Arlene, The Food of Love.
A "decadent" yet healthy version of pasta with vodka cream sauce.
PEANUT CHAI SPICE COOKIES by Wasabi Prime .
Possessing all the familiar flavors of peanut butter cookies, these new scrumptious cookies have the added warmth of chai leaves.
PHO-LIKE MATZO BALL SOUP by Olga, Mango & Tomato.
Matzo Ball Soup with spices you would typically find in Pho. One of Olga’s photos of this terrific soup was featured in Washington Post!
POMEGRANATE & GRAND MARNIER FLAN by Bren, Flanboyant Eats.
Chef of the Century Joel Robuchon himself tasted Bren’s flan and loved it! In this version, Bren added Grand Marnier and fresh pomegranate juice, and the resulting flan is just heavenly!
POT DE CREMES WITH CARDAMOM AND SAFFRON by Kathy Gori, The Colors Of Indian Cooking.
Traditional French Pot De Cremes done with an Indian twist!
PUMPKIN SPICE FLAN-CAKE by Heather, Girlichef.
Uniting the sweets from different cuisines into one incredible dessert!
QUESADILLA CAPRESE AND CHINESE SIX-TREASURES QUESADILLA by Shelly, Experimental Culinary Pursuits.
Quesadilla goes international to the Mediterranean and the Far East in search of cultural twists on flavors.
RASPBERRY ALMOND QUICK BREAD by Steph, Steph Chows.
A light and delicious version featuring raspberries!
SAVORY HANUKKAH LATKES by Lori Lynn , TaStE WiTh ThE EyEs.
Pan-fried potato-zucchini latkes with fat-free Greek yogurt, Smoked salmon rosettes, and whitefish caviar, an almost guilt-free holiday indulgence.
SEARED CRUSTED SALMON by Ivy, Kopiaste..to Greek Hospitality.
Two healthy versions of seared salmon: pecan-crusted with grapes and almond-crusted with a green salad.
SEVEN SPICE CARNITAS RECIPE by Christine, Fresh Local and Best .
Carnitas, pork shoulder that is slowly simmered in an exotic array of spices, are kicked it up a notch with the addition of several of savory Mexican spices.
SIMPLIFIED GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE by Jessica, Food Mayhem.
A wonderfully decadent cake that is super easy and fast to make.
SPANAKO-QUESADILLA by Maria, Kali Orexi.
A spinach pie quesadilla, an easy to make and delicious quesadilla with a Greek flare.
SPICED MANGO FRIED RAVIOLI WITH LAVENDER SYRUP by Natasha, 5 Star Foodie Culinary Adventures.
My own favorite dish! The chunks of ripe mango are scented with cardamom and crystallized ginger, wrapped in a dough, lightly fried, and served with a special lavender syrup.
STEAMED DORY ROLL WITH SNOW FUNGUS by Blackswan, Shirley’s Luxury Haven.
"These stunning lucent flowers (Snow Fungus) sit prettily on the serving plate with the tender fish rolls, enhanced by the tangy taste arising from the ham & mushroom."
THREE CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS by Faith, An Edible Mosaic.
"A beautiful trinity of cheeses that complement each other so perfectly…mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan".
TOFU TEMPEH WRAP by Penny, Jeroxie.
A healthy vegetarian wrap with tofu tempeh that’s very easy to put together.
TOSCANA SOUP WITH HOMEGROWN KALE by Krissy, The Food Addicts.
A healthy and flavorful soup with a terrific addition of kale from Krissy’s garden.
VIETNAMESEY BAKED POTATOES by Daily Spud .
Baked potato stuffed with some of the things you might otherwise find in a typical bánh mì.
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