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Easy Cheesy Mexican Cornbread

1 Comment | Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

If you are looking for a quick side dish to serve on Cinco de Mayo, I have the recipe for you!  This “Easy Cheesy Mexican Cornbread” can be whipped up in minutes.

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Top 13 Mexican Recipes

2 Comments | Written on March 14, 2013 at 12:00 am , by

Since the recipe contest theme this week is Mexican (and a huge hit so far, by the way!) I wanted to do a roundup of some of my favorite Mexican-inspired recipes from The Daily Dish.  Take a peek and be sure to enter your Best Mexican Recipe Ever in the contest this week!

Keep reading for 13 of our favorite Mexican-inspired recipes!

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Corned Beef and Cabbage

1 Comment | Written on March 12, 2013 at 12:00 am , by

I can’t believe so many St. Patrick’s Days have come and gone, and this is the first time I am posting a classic Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe!   In traditional Irish fashion, nothing goes to waste in this recipe.  The beef and the cabbage are even boiled in the same water!

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Pasta alla Norma – Sicilian Pasta Sauce Recipe

1 Comment | Written on March 1, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

“Pasta alla Norma” is a classic Italian recipe from the city of Catania on the island of Sicily.  It is a vegetarian dish made with eggplant and often tossed with penne pasta.

It is served with ricotta salata, which is a varation of ricotta that has been pressed, salted and dried.  Some like to shave or grate it into dishes, but I have always preferred it cubed.   It looks beautiful for presentation, and it makes me look forward to each bite!  If you can’t find ricotta salata at your local grocery store, you can subsitute smoked mozzarella.

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Easy New Year’s Eve Appetizer

1 Comment | Written on December 27, 2012 at 5:00 am , by

In Spain, it is considered good luck to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight as we ring in a new year.  Some say, for every sweet grape you eat there will be a good month in the coming year, and for each sour one a bad month.   You can even make a wish with each one you eat!

This simple appetizer recipe is a beautiful way to present a round of brie for a New Year’s Eve celebration.  Serve with crackers or apple slices, and, of course, a glass of bubbly!   This year, may all of your grapes be sweet as we welcome 2013.  Cheers!

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How to Make Fresh Ricotta and Homemade Cannoli

10 Comments | Written on November 30, 2012 at 12:00 am , by

You are in for a treat today!

First I am going to show you how easy it is to make your own fresh ricotta cheese at home.   Then, demonstrate how you can take that ricotta and use it in a simple and authentic cannoli.  Finally, in the Italian spirit of not letting anything go to waste, I am even going to show you a fun trick for leftover vanilla bean pods.

Is your mouth watering yet?!

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Sicilian Swordfish Steaks

4 Comments | Written on November 29, 2012 at 12:00 am , by

It’s hard to believe that only a month ago I was whisked away to the island of Sicily, half a world away from my life in Los Angeles.  I had no idea what to expect, but I quickly found Sicily to be overflowing with old-world charm, warmth, and a genuine feeling of family.

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Guest Post at Eating Rules!

No Comments | Written on October 29, 2012 at 5:00 am , by

Hi Better Recipes!

I wanted to let you all know I am a guest blogger today over a Eating Rules for October Unprocessed.  I wrote about my experience making traditional Finnish cheese at my family’s farmhouse this summer.  Check it out!  http://www.eatingrules.com/2012/10/making-cheese-at-the-finnish-farmhouse/

 

Szechwan Mango Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

6 Comments | Written on September 18, 2012 at 5:00 am , by

I love to use a wok for easy and satisfying meals when time is of the essence.  Stir-fries can be packed with fresh produce, your favorite protein and are on the dinner table in no time!  This recipe uses one of my favorite cuts of beef, flank steak, and pairs it with colorful red peppers and mangoes as well as some peanuts for crunch!  It has a little bit of heat, but isn’t too spicy so it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Keep reading for this quick and easy award-winning stir-fry recipe!

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Oven Pancake with Almonds and Strawberries

13 Comments | Written on September 14, 2012 at 5:00 am , by

I love a leisurely weekend breakfast or brunch.  It’s the time to lounge in your pajamas and indulge a bit in the morning.   If you love to make pancakes, but don’t like to be stuck standing over the griddle, then this recipe is for you!

Keep reading to learn how to make this oven pancake!

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