cookingbites dish of the month

I've adapted a recipe from one of my cookbooks. It was a freebie cookbook from a hotel in Blackpool (Lancashire, UK). We found it on the bookshelf in the "common room" and started to copy some of the recipes down. It got to the point where I had copied so many that the hotel owner came over... A...

'Dish of the month' focusses on an accessible and generic dish, so that most of us can join in, cook and post the results. Its non competitive and there is no need to post the recipe unless you want to. This month, after a short poll, meatloaf (including vegan/vegetarian versions) has been...

Time to bring back 'Dish of the Month'? The last one was in August 2020 and was 'croquettes'. 'Dish of the Month' focusses on an accessible and generic dish, so that most of us can join in, cook and post the results. Its non competitive and there is no need to post the recipe. So far we have had...

CHEESE FONDUE Serves 4 Ingredients 8 oz. Swiss cheese 8 oz. Gruyere cheese 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 clove garlic 1 cup dry white wine 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tablespoon Kirsch (or other cherry brandy) 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard A pinch of nutmeg Assorted dippers: cubes of...

G came home yesterday with 2 gallons of Sac a Lait (white perch) fillets. We fried some last night. With the Dish of the Month in mind I had to try making fish croquettes. When I make something new I usually tweek it a few times before I am satisfied with the final product. Not this time. I...

Tartar Sauce Super easy. You will never buy prepared Tartar Sauce again. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup real Mayonnaise - a good quality jarred Mayo or make your own 3 TBSP minced dill pickle Zest of one lemon Juice of 1 lemon (2 -3 TBSP) 1 TBSP capers, drained and chopped 1 TBSP chopped fresh dill or...

This month's dish is 'Croquettes'. We are interpreting this in the widest sense to include any definition of croquettes, sweet or savoury. Here is the classical definition of a croquette from Larousse Gastronomique: (the book goes on to list typical sauces) Please join in during August and...

Time to bring back 'Dish of the Month'? The last one was in March 2020 and was 'kebabs'. 'Dish of the Month' focusses on an accessible and generic dish, so that most of us can join in, cook and post the results. Its non competitive. So far we have had Frittata, Burgers, Pizza and Tortilla based...

A no brainer. Traditional Caprese and a twist - Louisiana strawberries with basil and Mozzerella. Recipe Grape tomatoes - I like a color variety Fresh Mozzarella - in whey Basil leaves Fresh, locally grown strawberries EVOO Balsamic, honey reduction Traditional Caprese Kabobs Skewer Grape...

Toasted coconut adds a delicious slightly sweet and nutty taste to these koftas and works really well with the toasted spices. Unsweetened coconut water added to the flatbread makes a lovely soft dough and adds sweetness. Adding coconut water to the salsa is optional. I think that together with...

Like most Italian Americans, I love Italian sausage, peppers and onions. My favorite way to make it, just happens to be kebabs over charcoal and wood. No real recipe. Italian sausage (hot or sweet, your choice). Bell peppers. Onions. I skewer everything and drizzle with olive oil, and season...

Ingredients 400 g Chicken breast, trimmed and diced 30 mm 3 ripe tomatoes, skinned and diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 1⁄2 tsp ginger, minced 1⁄2 tblsp fresh basil, chopped 2 tblsp olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 capsicum, chopped into 20 mm pieces 8...

This month's dish is 'Kebabs'. We are interpreting this in the widest sense to include any definition of kebab, from skewered pieces of meat, fish and/or vegetables to the classic shish kebab made from minced meat. The kebab can be cooked on an outdoor grill or barbecue or using an indoor grill...

Time to bring back 'Dish of the Month'. The last one was in October 2019. 'Dish of the Month' focusses on an accessible and generic dish, so that most of us can join in, cook and post the results. So far we have had Frittata, Burgers, Pizza and Tortilla based dishes, Savoury Pies, Indian Food...

Prep time: 40 minutes, which includes browning the onions, but you can do other prep as that occurs. Cook time: 1 hour Rest time: 5 minutes? Serves: Would be great for a pot luck or dinner party! Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin with Onions and Cabbage * 1 tablespoon avocado oil or buttter...

According to my search here, it has been five years since anyone posted a tetrazzini recipe. The author of this recipe says it is different in that she uses nutmeg, which gives it a wonderful, different taste. Let's hope so. Chicken Tetrazzini 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup...

Each month we choose a different and accessible dish so that most of us can join in, cook and post the results. This month's dish is the 'Gratin'. We are interpreting this in the widest sense to include layered oven-baked dishes such as the classic Potato Dauphinoise or dishes baked in the oven...

Stuffed Hungarian Pancakes with Chocolate Sauce ( Langolo Palacsinta Alabardos) Pancakes: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs, beaten to blend 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup (or more) club soda or seltzer Vegetable oil Walnut Filling: 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts 1/3 cup sugar...

This pancake is not yet ready to turn over. It is not cooked yet.

This pancake shows the swirling motion used to spread the batter around the griddle after pouring it on in a donut shape. It is also nowhere near ready to turn over.