Archive for the ‘Exotic and Unusual’ Category

Dulce De Leche Pie

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

 It's almost holiday season and it's the time when we start planning who will cook what and when. Ready to try something completely new and delicious? Try this pie! With only 4 ingredients and a pie crust you'll be done baking in no time. Call it a cheesecake if you like , ...

New Year’s good luck black-eyed peas

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

If you are a Southerner or a Southerner at heart , black-eyed peas have long been associated with good luck.  Tradition says that a dish of peas at New Year's will bring luck and prosperity for the new year.  If you add greens which symbolize money, you'll  have a great combination of wealth ...

Shiitake Mushroom Chicken

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

  Asian food with NO SOY? Yes, it's possible to have a lovely dish without the fish and the soy! The shiitake mushrooms  give lovely texture and  flavor.  Good enough to ring in the Chinese New Year! Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut to bite size pieces 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms ...

Pocket Meat Pies AKA Empanadas

Monday, December 29th, 2008

These wonderful pocket pastries have multiple incarnations among several cultures. Our Savory version are a recipe that is typical from Spain and the former colonies  South America. Seasoned browned meat meets the sweetness of cumin raisins and the right touch of chopped olives.  Look for pre- made pastry dough in the ethic ...

No Cholesterol Deviled Eggs

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

This is NOT a TYPO!  there is absolutely no cholesterol in these deviled eggs! HOW can this be? All the cholesterol (and fat) is concentrated in the yolk of the egg; remove the yolk and form the fillings and voila! the cholesterol is gone! The key is to replace the yolk ...