This is an authentic Mexican salsa from Papantla Veracruz. This recipe is from chef Carmen “Titita” Degollado, of El Bajío in Mexico City. Great with carnitas, or barbacoa tacos, eggs…

Warm Pineapple Dessert

Sambal Goreng Labu Siam

Cooking is made easy with JUMBO sambal sauces.

Cooking is made easy with JUMBO Sambal sauces.

Spicy soup made w/ the odds and ends in your kitchen

A simple, delicious, easy recipe that I found on the back of the box of San Giorgio Jumbo Shells pasta. It’s never failed to please! Super cheesy!

My mom used to make this for pot lucks and I always looked forward to it. This salad is just so crisp and full of flavour and such a welcome break from typical salads. It also displays so creatively, you will want a glass dish for it!

For the bread dough recipe, see Chinese Bread Dough.

I had nothing in the fridge so made this simple lasagne thinking it was going to be a flop. Turned out, this was maybe the best lasagne I’ve ever made. No need to pre-cook noodles with this recipe. (9x9" lasagna: suitable for 2, with leftovers)

Wash and boil unpeel potatoes until almost tender. Cool, peel and slice. In skillet, sauté sliced onion in lard or shortening until soft. Add potatoes, salt, pepper and chives and fry over low heat for about 15 minutes until potatoes are lightly browned, turning occasionally.

Boil unpared potatoes until tender. Cool a little, slice thin and add the onion and celery. Toss with the oil, vinegar and seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm. Serves 4.

Taken almost word for word from the “Cookies” edition of the Company’s Coming cookbook but they were so good I just had to share…hope I don’t get sued by Jean Pare LOL

This is a basic but very important step in Italian cooking

From the Moosewood Cookbook pg 136. A casserole of mashed potatoes, carrots and cabbage.

I got a bag of sorrel from the farm and found this recipe from JamieOliver.com, but I altered it a bit, as I usually do. It’s in the oven right now and smells awesome.

Sour Puss Jello shooters

A wheat-free, yeast free batter that is crisp and golden brown and extremely tasty.

Discover three exciting ways to transform beetroot into a culinary delight with these easy-to-make infused recipes. Choose from a fiery Spicy Chilli infusion, a sweet and aromatic Honey Ginger blend, or a tangy Balsamic classic. Perfect as a vibrant side dish or a flavorful addition to any salad, these versatile beetroot recipes are naturally vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free, offering a delicious and healthy accompaniment to your meals.

Discover a versatile homemade Spicy Chipotle and Fig Sauce, perfect as a warm dip with bleu cheese and pita chips, a flavorful condiment, or a zesty alternative to ketchup. This unique sweet and spicy sauce would also pair exceptionally well with pork, if you choose to include it in your diet.