January, 2010

These are tasty muffin-like pancakes – from Titia Teolinda in St Micheal, the Azores. This is more like an English muffin than an American muffin.

Almonds lend a pleasant crunch to this favorite hot-out-of-the-oven appetizer; ready-made puff pastry speeds up the process.

Durian Ice Cream – The sweet flavor and thick texture of durian makes it perfect for ice cream

Sweet and Sour Pork Chops – Looking for a new way to serve pork chops? The pork chops are combined with garlic and ginger and vegetables and coated in a flavorful sweet and sour sauce in this sweet and sour pork recipe from Jaden Hair

Recipe for a bellini – Lychee liquor replaces traditional Peach Schnapps in this different recipe for a bellini.

In this savory dish mushrooms are baked with bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning and parsley.

This was used as a pickled eggs recipe at Michigan Tech. It’s great when served with a cold beer, eh!

This was used as a pickled eggs recipe at Michigan Tech. It’s great when served with a cold beer, eh!

This cold chicken coleslaw salad is wonderful, because you prepare it ahead of time and mix it up just before serving. It’s also an easy salad to travel with.

This recipe was graciously shared with me by a Jamaican friend, many years ago. It makes a delicious sauce, different from any other cranberry sauce I’ve ever tasted or made. It does not “gel” but you do want to cook it long enough to make a good, thick consistency