European dinner party recipes

Bica mantecada with corn flour

A dense cake, popular in Northwestern Spain, usually made with bread flour and lots of butter, here with the addition of corn flour.

Italian Penne Pasta Salad

I thought I’d try a new type of posts – since I read so many food blogs myself, I always end up bookmarking tons of recipes I want to try. You can…

Raw Vegan Chocolate and Raspberry Birthday Cake

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t…

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

One of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil.

Segedinsky Goulash v2

My second installment of goulash versions is Segedinsky Goulash. It is a goulash made with pork and sauerkraut( sour cabbage) as the main…

Mascarpone cheese and Baileys cake

A super-moist and fluffy cake, creamy with mascarpone cheese and spiced up with Baileys.

Veal stew - Spezzatino di vitello

Veal is a delicious and flavorful meat when prepared well. Stew meat tends to be a little less expensive than…

Skinny and Delicious Chicken and Eggplant Pasta for 326 Calories!

We know it’s a mouthful but we’re talking real Italian comfort food here.…

Paella

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's…

Tips on How to cook spanish Poached Lobster

Not only the English, the French and the Americans but also the Spanish are known for their luscious lobster…

Chicken Chasseur

This is a healthy version of chicken in the famous chasseur sauce containing onions and leeks, and flavored with white wine, tomatoes, and…

Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Italian-American in origin, this soup was really misnamed. “Wedding soup” is a mistranslation of the Italian…

Beyond Decadent, Skinny Lasagna Alfredo

Beyond Decadent, Skinny Lasagna Alfredo...Delicious for Sunday night dinner or any night of the week! Leftovers…

Batman – The Dark Knight Rises Cocktail

If you are a fan of "The Dark Knight Rises", the latest part of the trilogy by Christopher Nolan, here's a…