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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 […]
Pasta Puttanesca is a great fall/winter weather meal. It is comfort food. What does Pasta Puttanesca mean? There are almost as many explanations for the origins of pasta puttanesca as there are ways to make it. “Puttanesca” literally translates to “in the style of prostitutes.” It is supposedly because of […]
Spaghetti squash is a very healthy and versatile vegetable. This Asian version can be vegetarian if you omit the sausage.
Korean Meatballs – Next in our Meatball Series is a trip to Korea, for some Korean Style BBQ Meatballs. Ingredients include ground beef, baked with Asian spices and topped with a tangy soy-garlic-ginger glaze, toasted sesame seeds and green onions. The prominent spice is Korean paste Gochujang. Serve the Korean […]
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 […]