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I have seen variations of this Spicy African Stew in multiple locations. I’ve made some changes and tweaks to the various recipes I have seen. This is the result. Spicy African Stew This vegetarian Spicy African Stew is very hearty. The complexity of the spices and ingredients makes this flavorful […]
Poblano Soup – In April last year, we received an invitation from our friends Mark & Julie Darnieder. They invited us to spend a week at their Puerto Vallarta, Mexico villa. Five couples share this beautiful spot. It was a spectacular setting and included a staff of 10. The staff […]
Quinoa and Sweet Potato Stew. This is part of our Recipe submission feature (https://cookingsecretsformen.com/submit-your-own-recipes/). This recipe comes from my son, Luke, who has made this dish for us several times when he was visiting. It is always nice to have a couple of great cooks in the family (Carlo IV […]
Gazpacho is a cold soup made of chopped vegetables and served cold. Fresh vegetables are plentiful in the summer months, therefore you should take advantage and make this classic dish.
Grilled Eggplant Dip Grilled Eggplant Dip recipe (which I borrowed from Bobby Flay) is a fun, summer appetizer. Instead of roasting an eggplant in the oven, grill it to get a smoky taste. Then serve the Grilled Eggplant Dip with pita bread to start a summertime dinner party. In some […]
These Blueberry Pie Bars are an easy, summer baking concoction that is a hit at parties and family gatherings. I hope you like butter, sugar, and flour, as well as blueberries. You can get 16 Blueberry Pie Bars out of one pan. Blueberry Pie Bars are a delightful twist on […]