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Steak and Cremini Mushroom Orzo Pilaf (Vegetarian Option)

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Orzo is a wheat pasta shaped liked grains of rice and barley. The word means barley in Italian and it’s a reference to the size and shape of the pasta. It is commonly used in Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern cuisines with soups, salads, pilafs, casseroles, and as stuffing for peppers and squash. The delicate [...]

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Cottage Pie aka Shepherd’s Pie

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The first time I tasted shepherd’s pie was in an old Scottish pub back in the states. I’m not sure how long the restaurant has existed, or if it still does, but the building was an old brown stone common to many older American cities. The place was small, dimly light, rustic yet very cozy [...]

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Bistec en Salsa Roja (Steak in Red Salsa) or The Nameless Dish

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I have been holding off on sharing this recipe for the past three years. The reason is that it doesn’t have a name. My husband calls it a goofy name and I just call it the steak in spicy red sauce dish. Neither are good names hence why I haven’t posted it. I finally decided [...]

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Fast and Easy Italian Meatballs Plus a Few Photo Tips

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This summer I shared a recipe for my husband’s meatball sub sauce. Today I want to share my recipe for the meatballs. My recipe is very easy and can be prepared in no time. They taste great on subs sandwiches or with spaghetti. My recipe isn’t the most authentic Italian recipe but it does taste [...]

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Jalapeno Portobello “Steak” Wraps (Vegan with Beef Steak Option)

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There is a slight chill in the air. Yes, autumn is officially here. While I don’t look forward to cold rainy days I do very much love autumn. With the new season comes new foods to savor. One of which are mushrooms. If you asked me whether I like or dislike mushrooms I would tell [...]

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Homemade Taco Seasoning and Garbage Teykos

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Before we begin you have to know something, these two recipe are not Mexican. I repeat, these are not Mexican recipes. Let’s address this post in two parts. First we begin with the homemade taco seasoning mix recipe. Those little packages of taco seasoning mix are not used in authentic Mexican cuisine. Okay so many [...]

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Beef Borek , A Fusion Recipe

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When we first moved to Prague the only “ethnic” grocery stores to be found were run by Vietnamese. I say ethnic in quotes because technically they could be called that but where not quite what you picture when you think of ethnic shops else where. Having freshly arrived from living in Paris where any and [...]

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