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Bolognese Lasagna – It’s Worth It

Bolognese Lasagna – It’s Worth It

A lasagna worth making is a lasagna called Lasagna Bolognese.  It’s not a quick and easy recipe but you’ll be glad you spent the extra time making it because this lasagna is the BEST lasagna ever!  For years I’ve been making this Lasagna Bolognese, and it’s actually the only lasagna recipe I need.

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Shrimp Pad Thai (CWF: Carolien)

Shrimp Pad Thai (CWF: Carolien)

Pad Thai is internationally known as the signature dish of Thailand. It started as a street food and common choice at casual eateries, but with the popularity of Thai cuisine spreading around the world it’s no wonder this delicious stir-fried noodle dish has become a favorite outside of Thailand and a standard on basically every Thai menu.

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

If you love bacon and eggs for breakfast then why not try some bacon and eggs for dinner too? I’m talking about Spaghetti alla Carbonara, a traditional Italian pasta dish that transforms eggs and bacon into a creamy velvety sauce using just the heat from the cooked pasta.

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Thai Red Curry Chicken

Thai Red Curry Chicken

This Thai Red Curry Chicken is really REALLY good. So good that even my Dutch husband said he could eat it every day. ‘Hmmmm’, I thought. ‘I think I have a keeper here’.

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Bibimbap 비빔밥  (CWF: Liesbeth)

Bibimbap 비빔밥 (CWF: Liesbeth)

Bibimbap (비빔밥) is a signature Korean dish that has become very popular far beyond Korea. It is pronounced BEE-BEAM-BOP and it literally means ‘mixed rice’. Sounds a bit boring (the english translation part that is) but if you know anything about Korean cuisine you know you’re in for a whole lot more than just mixed rice. And once you’ve tried bibimbap you will with no doubt fall in love with Korean food.

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Homemade Chicken Stock

Homemade Chicken Stock

I’ve passed up a lot of recipes over the years that required chicken stock. For me it was that ‘red flag’ ingredient simply because I didn’t have access to chicken stock…homemade chicken stock that is. I was never a fan of using bouillon cubes because of its MSG content and salty flavor, and making homemade chicken stock just sounded way too complicated. (more…)

Homemade Waffles

Homemade Waffles

If you ever decide to buy a waffle maker, or you already have a waffle maker but never use it because you don’t have the right waffle mix, then this is the recipe you need because it makes the most delicious, light and fluffy waffles.  (more…)

Cobb Salad – Happy Birthday America

Cobb Salad – Happy Birthday America

For this year’s Independence Day I made one of my family’s favorite salads, the Cobb Salad. I know it’s not in the patriotic red, white and blue colors, but it’s a classic American salad and it goes perfectly with any 4th of July BBQ.

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Melon Caprese Skewers with Basil Vinaigrette

Melon Caprese Skewers with Basil Vinaigrette

The Melon Caprese Skewers with Basil Vinaigrette is a new recipe for me, and I’m sure glad I found it. It screams summer, and it screams deliciousness even louder. It’s really REALLY good!!! Can you hear me screaming that??

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Baked Crispy Chicken With Citrus Teriyaki Sauce

Baked Crispy Chicken With Citrus Teriyaki Sauce

No deep fryer needed here because this chicken is 100 % baked! That’s right, it’s made in the oven and it comes out crunchy and crispy every time. It’s perfectly paired with a Citrus Teriyaki Sauce that is great for dipping, or even better just poured right over the chicken.

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