European, Poach Recetas

Mezzelune al brasato (Half-moon Pasta filled with Braised Beef)

Here's a wonderful way to 'recycle' leftover brasato (beef braised in red wine) or other pot roast—as a filling…

Filetti di pesce all'acqua pazza

Acqua pazza, or 'crazy water' is the humorous term for an extremely easy, but tasty way to poach fish--or, more…

Gazpacho and Shrimp Shooters

This is a fresh, healthy appetizer that has a beautiful presentation. We took these over to a dinner party last night and they were a big hit! I'd…

White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

This dish brings me back to my Vienna days: white asparagus and potatoes with hollandaise sauce. The appearance…

Crab salpicón

A light and refreshing crab salad typical from Northwestern Spain, breeze from the Atlantic sea on your plate!

How to Make Potato Gnocchi from Scratch

It's not nearly as hard as you may think!

What has 25 calories per ounce, 27 grams of protein per serving, and only 1.5 total grams of fat?

Red Snapper. Yes, you heard it…

Rizogalo-Greek Rice Pudding

This Greek dessert is creamy, delicious and not too sweet with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon!

Salmon escabeche

Salmon poached in vinegar, wine, oil and spices, delicious served on toast, as a tapa, flaked in a salad or on its own.

Pere al vino rosso (Pears in Red Wine Sauce)

Dessert is our house is normally a piece of fruit, perhaps with some cheese, and, in winter, some mixed nuts in…

Sandwiches with Cottage Cheese, Greens and Garlic

These sandwiches are for garlic fans.

poached salmon fillet

poached salmon fillet

Elizabethan Quince Cheese

I have had a bumper year for quince in 2011 and have decided to make various preserves and desserts with my amazing fruity haul ~ I shall be…

Chicken Ballotine

Ham & Eggs Benedict

Ham & Eggs Benedict is a delicious and healthier version of this popular French dish. A great option for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Made with…