International
International cuisine refers to the culinary traditions, practices, and dishes from various countries and cultures around the world. Each cuisine has its unique ingredients, cooking methods, and flavors influenced by local culture, geography, climate, and history.
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Classic Quiche Lorraine
Explore the classic quiche lorraine recipe that combines creamy custard with savory bacon and cheese for a delicious meal.
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Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants. It is easy to make, and you can be as sloppy with the measurements as you want. Substitute cashews for peanuts, or bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts. You can add red bell peppers and other veggies as you desire. You can’t go wrong!
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Scallops Coquille St. Jacques
Coquille St. Jacques is a French dish. In this version, it is casserole-style, instead of being individually baked on the shells.
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Lox, Bagel and Cream Cheese
Lox, Bagel and Cream Cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods. I had this wonderful sandwich for the first time at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco many years ago. This is best enjoyed with a cup of piping hot black coffee. All about lox… The Jewish tradition of lox began in Medieval Germany, where preserving fish of all…
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Traditional Beef Stroganoff
Traditional Beef Stroganoff is so easy to make, and it will impress all guests. Beef Stroganoff or beef Stroganov is a Russian dish of sautéed strips of beef in a sauce of sour cream and wine. From its origins in mid-19th-century Tsarist Russia, it has become popular around the world, with considerable variation from the original recipe. Mushrooms are common in…
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Ebleskiver
These delightful stuffed pancakes come from Denmark. There are many flavor combinations, and they can even be “filled” with your favorite filling or preserves. Aebleskiver are made in a special cast iron skillet with golf ball-size indentations in it. The skillet may be purchased in many hardware or kitchenware stores or online at The Prepared Pantry. 100 Ways to…
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Flour Tortillas
We use a flat, round cast iron skillet (comal) to make these. These tortillas are so soft, they will almosts melt in your mouth! Yummy!
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Russian Tea Cakes
Shortbread-like cookies filled with nuts and coated with sweet confectioners’ sugar, these delicious Russian Tea Cakes make an appearance at our house during the holiday season. These cookies are also known as Russian Snowballs. It is believed that these cookies originated in Lithuania. The main difference between Russian Tea Cakes and Mexican Wedding Cakes is that Mexican Wedding Cakes contain…
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Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi is an Italian-restaurant favorite made right in a skillet. Serve these succulent shrimp over a bed of hot fettuccine or angel hair pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Shrimp are sold according to the number of shrimp per pound. A good size shrimp for scampi is 20 to 25 per pound. Very large shrimp tend to…
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Traditional Tamales
This is my own personal recipe, developed over the years. This makes a huge batch, enough to eat and plenty for freezing for another day. The chiles are the large dried ones that you see hanging (ristras) outside doors or under ramadas in the Southwest and can be purchased at any grocery store by the bagful (usually in the Mexican…
