European Recetas

Leek and artichoke lasagna

I was inspired to try to make this after having it at the Roadhouse in Davenport, CA. This is a very tasty lasagna made with a white (bechamel)…

Pastas del Consejo or Council cookies

Pastas del Consejo, meaning Council cookies, are typical Madrilenian confections, one among the many…

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Paciencias, Castilian cookies

Paciencias are small round crispy cookies typical from various parts of Castilla, the central part of Spain.

Caffè Shakerato

I had my first caffè shakerato on the beach at Rimini way back sometime in the mid-90s. The black richness of espresso served cold and frothy was a…

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Red Wine

You have just created a most memorable meal. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

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…

Baked Ziti

Turkey Stuffing Puffs

This makes approximately 24 trees, but you can easily use up any scraps of pastry or filling to create smaller open top pastries with just the…

Moroccan Chicken Pizza

I was lucky enough to acquire a pizza oven for Christmas and have been busy exploring new flavours. This was Friday night's dinner and it was…

Spaghetti with a “Light Mushroom & Scallion Alfredo”

This dish is easy, delicious and looks beautiful. Enjoy with Much Love, Catherine

Umbrian Lentil Soup

We're going to Italy this summer with our family, so I'm trying some dishes from the areas we'll be staying. We're staying near Gubbio in Umbria,…

Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her…

Summer Fresh Risotto

Light and simply delicious. Also please refer to my blog for nutritional information and background of my recipe.…