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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala is a dish based on chunks of Indian-style roasted chicken (Chicken Tikka) cooked in a tomato curry sauce, originating in India. There is no standard recipe for chicken tikka masala; a survey found that, of 48 different…

Corn and Shrimp Chowder

Corn and Shrimp Chowder

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 3½ cups canned chicken broth 1 teaspoon dill seeds 3 cups frozen corn kernels 1½ pounds (675 g) medium shrimp, shelled ¼ cup light cream…

Fish Pie

Fish Pie

There are so many ways of doing fish pie that no one person can provide the definitive recipe. Please do feel free to add suggestions on how you do this perennial favourite! Ingredients 200 g of fresh salmon 200 g…

Corn Chowder I

Corn Chowder I

Ingredients 2 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery 1½ cups diced, pared potatoes, cut in ½-inch cubes 2 cups corn, fresh or frozen 1½ cups water 2 chicken bouillon cubes ¼ teaspoon thyme 1…

Vitello Tonnato (Veal with Tuna Sauce)

Vitello Tonnato (Veal with Tuna Sauce)

Vitello tonnato is one of the Italian signature dishes, usually served as a starter, and is quite, quite delicious. If you really like it, serve it as a main course with maybe a bean and tomato salad. Ingredients 1 piece…

Sunglow Motel-Cafe Pickle Pie

Sunglow Motel-Cafe Pickle Pie

The Sunglow Motel-Cafe in Bicknell, Utah serves the unique pickle pie, developed by Cula Ekker. This is their recipe, as it appeared in a Salt Lake Tribune article that is framed and hangs on the cafe’s wall. Ingredients 5 eggs…

Potato Gratin

Potato Gratin

Potato gratin is a wonderful dish that is easy to make. It is a good accompaniment for roast lamb or roast chicken, but is as delicious served on its own with a green salad. Ingredients 5 medium sized waxy potatoes,…

Pasta and Bean Soup

Pasta and Bean Soup

Pasta and bean soup (pasta fagioli) is a true classical Italian peasant dish, again overcomplicated all too often by highfallutin’ chefs. But made properly, with simple ingredients, and maybe left to infuse in the pot for 24 hours, you have…

Frog’s Legs à la Parisienne

Frog's Legs à la Parisienne

Ingredients Onion cream sauce 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 ½ cup light cream ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp minced onion 1 tbsp minced parsley 1 egg, well-beaten Cooking 16 large frog legs Boiling water Juice of ½…

Colcannon

Colcannon

Colcannon is a rich mashed potato dish with cabbage, butter, and other ingredients. It’s very easy to make and is a nice change from ordinary mashed potatoes. Its sloppiness is balanced by the crunch of the cabbage, and it should…

Cappelletti Pasta Soup (Cappelletti in Brodo)

Cappelletti Pasta Soup (Cappelletti in Brodo)

Cappeletti in Brodo is a very simple and very delicious Italian pasta soup, made with Cappeletti (small meat or vegetable filled) ravioli. It’s delicious on a cold day, getting in from a long day at work, and without much time…

Asparagus Soup

Asparagus Soup

Ingredients 12 thick asparagus spears 2 cups water 1 medium shallot, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼–1 cup whipping or light cream Salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste Procedure Snap the tough ends off the asparagus…