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Razel Hanut

This cardamon based spice is used in Oriental Butter, but can also be used on vegetables or as a rub. It has a dominate character of cardamon and cloves and is so full of spices you can lost in their harmony. Take out the salt …

Mirepoix

Mirepoix is a French recipe base made from diced vegetables that are cooked slowly in a fat (I use olive oil) to sweeten and deepen the flavors of your cuisine. The mix is cooked over very low heat, as the intention is to intensify the …

Spinach Artichoke Spread

This is a spread that is baked first either in a bowl or a bread dough (or tortilla). To be quick, suggest using a can of artichoke hearts and frozen cut spinach – just make sure it’s fully thawed, which can take hours. Also, make …

Spinach Artichoke Flatbread

This is another quick and easy appetizer you can mostly make in advance so that on party night you can focus on your cuisine. In this recipe I use store bought crescent rolls, but if you want to do it right, you a homemade bread, …

Baked Biscuit Wreath with Spinach Dip Center

A quick and easy way to make a try of bite sized appetizers. I present this recipe using the easy use of canned biscuits from the store. If I have time, I prefer to make my own biscuits or use my quick braided French bread …

Spinach Dip

A backed spinach dip with cheese is best served warm on crackers or biscuits, but can also be served cold. Ingredients Process

Spinach Lasagna in White Sauce with Artichokes

This Alfredo lasagna is vegetarian but can be made with Italian sausage or with shredded chicken. This recipe include an Alfredo sauce but you can also try my Alfredo sauce. Also, don’t forget the garlic bread. Make sure to let the lasagna cool for at …

German Chocolate Cake

If you are not already getting enough sugar and added calories in your diet, then this is the cake for you. This recipe is replete with the cake, filling, and Frosting recipes, and you won’t be disappointment like you were back in seventh grade when …

Braided French Bread – Quick

Bread is life to the French so it’s no surprise they’d have more bread recipes that Duncan has donuts. To make a really good French bread, you need two to three days of prep time, but sometimes you just want to crank out a quick …

Italian Wedding Cake – with Coconut

Pound cake got it’s name from roughly having a pound each of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. This Italian recipe is not only a good choice for weddings (if you like coconut), but makes a dessert to serve with coffee. This version is not near …