European braise appetizers & snacks recipes

Carciofi alla romana (Roman-style Artichokes)

Dear readers: I am back from my travels, at my blogging post just in time for the first day of Spring.…

Austrian Goulash

This recipe was taught to me by my Bavarian Mutti. I have, since, tried to measure and journal how to make this wonderful stew. This stew is made…

Braised Chicken Sausage with Red Bell and Peppadew Peppers

I tried to make this version of sausage and peppers a little healthy by using chicken sausage (Whole Foods…

Cavolfiore alla napoletana

Here's another quick and easy vegetable side dish or light supper: "Neapolitan style" cauliflower, known in Naples itself as cavolfiore con passi e…

Verza e salsiccia (Cabbage and Sausage)

Not sure about you, but the weather here has crossed the line from pleasantly crisp to downright cold at night.…

Braised Fennel with White Wine

Fennel is a versatile vegetable that is often looked over for being too tough. Braising is a great way to soften this hearty root vegetable known to…

Catfish «en meurette»

The term «en meurette» refers to a dish that has been braised in a particularly delicious red wine sauce from the Burgundy region of France.…

Sausage, Potatoes and Onions

Quick Easy and delicious

Chicken Meatballs With Stealth Veggies and Squash Ribbons

A very healthy, very tasty meatball.....Full of veggies, and served atop yellow squash ribbons and lemon sauce.

BUTTER GARLIC PRAWNS

An easy to prepare dish. Always a hit at parties.

Italian Chicken .

Steak Pizzaiola

Steak Pizzaiola is another of those generic recipes that vary greatly in ingredients with no real definitive recipe as a base. Originally it was a…

Layered tomato, grilled eggplant and buffalo mozzarella, basil-scented

A recipe for your first meal ... the terrace! It requires a certain…