Pork Roast with Wild Blueberry Jam
Wild Blueberry Jam with no added sugar actually tastes like blueberries. This sweet and savoury sauce is perfect with pork roast. We imagine it would be equally as good with a whole roasted chicken.
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Chili Baked Potatoes
Baked Potatoes are called Jacket Potatoes in the UK and when topped with chili these are hearty enough to be the main meal. Start with a salad and crisp vinaigrette.
Fresh Mozzarella
There are several kinds of Mozzarella, from fresh to smoked, and Bocconcini to Mozzarella di Bufala. Fresh and di Bufala are sold in containers or bags with water or whey. Fresh Mozzarella Mozzarella balls are sold about the size of oranges while Bocconcini is about the size …
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella
Mike was recently at The Capital Grille in Orlando. It’s an upscale Steak House with some of the best appetizers, including lightly sautéed Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks. I was recently at our local Italian Market, and they were featuring Prosciutto di Norcia. A ham cured …
Rice Pilaf
Rice Pilaf involves cooking with stock, spices, and vegetables vs. water. Use any type of long grain rice you prefer and your imagination. In some countries Pilaf is the main course, in others a side dish. Basmati Rice or Jasmine Rice work equally well in …
Queso Fundido
Get the chips and when this comes out the the oven; dig in! Mexican Chorizo has a bit of heat, and it looks more like ground meat compared to the Spanish version, which is like a hard dry cured sausage. Lots of gooey cheese and …
Roasted/Grilled Tarragon Potatoes
A perfect summer dish! Tarragon has a culinary history throughout the world, but the most familiar is French Tarragon. It’s very subtle anise or liquorice flavour blends with roasted/grilled new potatoes.
Chicken with Mustard Cream
This French classic dish is ready in 30 minutes but tastes like you’ve fussed for much longer than that. There is a hint of mustard that goes hand in hand with plump chicken breasts and spring asparagus.
Skillet Sautéed Asparagus
Fresh spring asparagus comes in thin or thick spears, depending on the plant. It’s a divided debate, with fans on both sides; but the majority in our family opt for thin spears that cook within 2 – 3 minutes.
Cheesy Baguette Pizza’s
These cheesy style pizza’s on baguettes are perfect with a salad for lunch or a snack when all the kids are over. Do try the Mornay Sauce before you rule it out and head for Rao’s Traditional Pizza Sauce. Or make both and have a …