International Regional Foods
Portuguese Braised Beef Shanks Recipe
Portuguese Braised Beef Shanks are a wonderful dish with warming spices and a little twist of Mexican chile peppers thrown in. Creamy, buttered mashed potatoes also go well with … Continued
Portuguese Potato Bread Recipe
Portuguese Potato Bread is an amazing, slightly sweet, awesome bread. This Portuguese Potato Bread is very festive looking. I love serving this bread for the Christmas and Easter holidays. Potato … Continued
Portuguese Shish Kebabs Recipe – Estepadas
Estepadas I guarantee these Portuguese Estepadas (Shish Kebabs) is sure to be a crowd pleaser and will leave you time to enjoy the company of the day. Besides, what could … Continued
Prosciutto De Parma Quesadillas Recipe
Prosciutto de Parma Quesadillas make a great lunch or dinner entree – plus these could be served as an appetizer. A quesadilla is a tortilla, usually a corn tortilla but … Continued
Provencal Orange and Honey Salad Recipe
This wonderful Provencal Orange and Honey Fruit Salad would make an outstanding first course for your dinner party. It is really more of a technique than an actual recipe, … Continued
Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Stew Recipe – Asopao de Pollo
This chicken and rice stew, also known as Asopao de Pollo, is commonly found bubbling on most stove tops in Puerto Rican kitchens and considered the ultimate comfort food! … Continued
Puerto Rican Pork Roast Recipe – Pernil al Horno
This is a delicious Puerto Rican pork roast recipe (Pernil al Horno) that makes a wonderful change-up for the holidays. My sister’s mother-in-law, Regina Perez of New York, introduced our … Continued
Quesadillas Recipe – Sincronizadas
Mexican Sincronizadas The quesadillas found in the United Stated are actually sincronizadas, and not actual quesadillas. They are very similar, but Sincronizadas are made from wheat flour tortillas layered and filled … Continued
Radicchio – Queen of Italian Vegetables
Donning regal robes of maroon and cream, radicchio reigns supreme among traditional Italian vegetables. Beloved by chefs and gourmands alike, this often misunderstood red chicory endures a love or … Continued
Raspberry Creme Brulee Recipe
During fresh raspberry season, this Raspberry Creme Brulee recipe is a big hit with my family and friends! This is a very simple and elegant creme brulee that is … Continued
Raspberry Linzer Cookie Recipe
These Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a very chewy and delicious cookie. They makes a great Christmas cookie to share with family and friends. Linzer cookie are thought to have originated … Continued
Ratatouille Recipe and History
Ratatouille (pronounced rat-uh-TOO-ee) is a very healthy and low fat summer vegetable stew. It is a great way to use up the abundant roundup of fresh summer vegetables from … Continued
Red Chile Pork Stew Recipe – Carne Adovada
Carne Adovada is a versatile dish and has been common in much of Santa Fe’s history. The name actually means cured or pickled meat. In days long past, the slaughtering … Continued
Red Wine Sangria Recipe
Red Wine Sangria is a refreshing drink that is simple to make and yet elegant enough for any occasion. Fresh fruit and wine combine to create the perfect beverage for … Continued
Refried Beans and Eggs on Tortilla Recipe
This filling and flavorful Refried Beans and Eggs on Tortillas breakfast will keep you going all day. It is one of my favorite breakfasts to make on a lazy … Continued