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For years we thought that Cordon Bleu was a French only dish, but the more research we’ve done, the more we discovered that many countries and cuisines have embraced the concept of meat wrapped around cheese. Switzerland has Schnitzel, Spain has Cachopo, and Argentina has…
Saganaki is a perfect hot weather snack. It can be any number of small dishes prepared in a small frying pan, but the most common is fried cheese, served with a spritz of lemon. It’s also Flambeed after being fried in many Greek Restaurants for a big…
It’s really quite impossible to tell when the Cubano Sandwich (grilled meat and cheese), was created; but as people sailed between Cuba, Tampa and Key West; culture and ideas were shared. It was a common lunch for Cubans; so, when they relocated to work in…
Nachos were created in 1943, in Northern Mexico, by “El Nacho” Anaya; the maitre de of the Victory Club Restaurant. The Club was closed when some hungry ladies arrived after shopping. So, “El Nacho” made a snack with the only thing left in the kitchen…
Whether using Queso as a dip for tortillas. condiment for tacos or fajitas, to drizzle on hot dogs, or Carne Asada Fries; the amount of heat can vary dependent on the group. There is lots of discussion about what cheese to use: American, Velveeta, Monterey…
Both Polenta and Grits are made from stone ground corn. The variety of corn distinguishes whether it’s Polenta or Grits. Polenta is made from yellow corn and Grits from white corn or hominy. Some say it’s more about the region – Italy or the Southern…
Literally, Quesadilla mean “little cheesy thing”; originating in Mexico sometime around the 16th Century. Start with corn or flour tortillas, cheese and a wide range of any condiments you can think of.
This quick mini muffin recipe can use different cheeses and/or herbs each time you make them. Feta and thyme, Parmesan and basil/oregano, Cheddar and parsley/chives.
Friday night finger foods are one of our favourite meals! Celebrate the end of the week and nibble away.
