Stollen is a yeast bread sprinkled with rum soaked candied fruit, candied citrus peels, raisins and almonds. It is traditionally eaten on Christmas morning in Germany. The manner in which the loaves are folded over represents the Christ child, swaddled tightly. The generous dusting of powdered sugar represents the newly fallen snow.
When I moved up North a few years ago, I went to a church bake sale. I was expecting to find the standard fare…pound cakes, chocolate chip cookies and such. I knew whatever they had up for grabs must’ve been good because I had to stand outside in the snow for over half an hour […]
The first time I ever had one of these sandwiches was in the cafeteria at work. It was actually a Panini sandwich. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it, but I’m open to new dishes. Much to my surprise it was delicious. I recreated the sandwich and prepare it like a grilled cheese […]
Make a Double Batch of This Polish Staple! There’s something about putting in the effort to make a few dozen Pierogies. All the filling prep aside, the mixing, rolling, stuffing, and cutting make some folks wonder why any sane person would bother with homemade Pierogi. It might be a lot of work, but once you’ve […]
This savory dish is sure to please the entire family. The meat is tender, moist and very flavorful. The gravy is just heavenly.
Marinated in yogurt and spices, this dish is juicy and bursting with flavor. Serve it with a side of rice or Naan bread.
One day I was just beginning to start making tacos for dinner when I realized I used my last package of taco seasoning and I didn’t care to venture out in the snow. So, off to the internet I went and came across this recipe. I wasn’t sure how my tacos would turn out that […]
My old friend Sudesh shared this recipe with me almost 50 years ago. It’s a savory mix of chick peas, tomatoes, garlic, onions and spices…lots of spices, simmered to perfection. The chick peas are served with Roti or Naan bread. I cook the chick peas in a pressure cooker, but the old stove top method […]
Years ago my friend Prem would host parties to which I was invited. Prem was from India, so all the food they served were Indian dishes. This appetizer was one of my favorites. I describe it as a little fried pie stuffed with a spicy potato and pea filling. It is absolutely delicious and can […]
After spending the day in a slow cooker, this succulent pork will tantalize your taste buds with its spicy blend of flavors. You can serve this on tortillas with your favorite toppings . My favorite way to enjoy this is to spread the meat over tortilla chips, covered with cheese and pop it under the […]