Very Easy Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan (serves 2-4) Ingredients: One bunch asparagus (I like very thin asparagus) ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated Olive oil, to drizzle Black Pepper Juice from ½ lemon Preparation: Rinse and remove tough part of asparagus stalks Cook in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until the […]
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Chicken Scaloppini
posted by lasesana
Chicken Scaloppini (serves 4-6) Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ cup flour 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 Tbs. butter ½ cup white wine Juice from two large lemons 2 tsp. lemon zest 3 Tbs. small capers Salt & pepper, to taste Preparation: Slice and pound the chicken breasts into thin cutlets using […]
Easy Pork Tenderloin With Creamy Indian Spice Sauce
posted by lasesana
This is my go-to recipe when I’m feeling lazy but still want a warm tasty meal that is not boring! Ingredients: 1 Pork tenderloin 1 Can cream of mushroom soup (if you use condensed, add 1 cup water) 2 ½ Tbs. Indian spice mix (or any spice mix you find in your cabinet) Here is […]
Traditional Semolina Cake
posted by lasesana
Ingredients: 1 liter milk 1 cup semolina flour 1 cup sugar 1 & 1/2 cups raisins (soaked in warm water) 3 Tbs. Butter Preparation: In a medium pot, bring milk to a boil Stir in sugar and semolina flour slowly Cook for 5 to 6 minutes and remove from heat before the mixture begins to […]
German Spaetzle Dumplings
posted by lasesana
German Spaetzle Dumplings (Serves 6) Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup milk 2 eggs ½ tsp. ground nutmeg 1 pinch ground white pepper ½ tsp. salt 2 tsp. butter 2 tsp. chopped parsley Preparation: Mix flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, and add to the dry ingredients with […]
Pork Medallions in Riesling Sauce
posted by lasesana
Pork Medallions in Riesling Sauce (Serves 4) Ingredients: One 12 to 14 oz. pork tenderloin Flour or chicken breading (I use Autrey’s) 4 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 Medium onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup Riesling wine ½ cup yellow raisins 1 Tbs. green peppercorns 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar ½ tsp. thyme ½ […]
Roasted Pork Leg, Pernil de Cerdo
posted by lasesana
Roasted Pork Leg Pernil de Cerdo (serves 16-18, depending on size of leg) This is a dish traditionally made for Christmas, but at our Greek-Colombian-Italian place, it is also a big hit on Thanksgiving… Another recipe that is not that easy to make but well worth the effort. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 pork leg 3 Bay […]
Colombian Rice Pudding, Arroz con Leche
posted by lasesana
Colombian Rice Pudding Arroz con Leche (serves 12) Ingredients: 2 cups white rice 12 cups milk ½ cup sugar 1 cup condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla 6 sticks cinnamon Optional: Powdered cinnamon to taste Raisins Preparation: In a large sauce pan, boil the milk, sugar and the cinnamon sticks Add rice when milk comes to […]
Colombian Christmas Turkey, Pavo Navideño
posted by lasesana
Colombian Christmas Turkey Pavo Navideño (Serves 12-14) This recipe has made my mom famous and I had to beg her to let me publish it. Try this your next Thanksgiving and you’ll be making it every year! Ingredients: 1- 10 to 12 lb. Turkey ½ lb. butter 1 cup white or yellow onion, grated 4 […]
Veal Kidneys in Sherry Sauce, Riñones al Jerez
posted by lasesana
Veal Kidneys in Sherry Sauce Riñones al Jerez (serves 6-8) This is by far my favorite dish that my mom makes. It is not the easiest to pull off, but well worth the effort! The freshness and quality of the kidneys is key. (I’ll post a picture next time I make them) Ingredients For the […]
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