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Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of my favorite quick comfort foods. They can be extremely versatile, easy and healthy... INGREDIENTS: 8 slices whole grain bread 8 slices provolone cheese 2 tbs tabasco 4 tbsp pesto sauce 4 oz fresh organic spinach 2 tbs olive oil Divide the olive oil over the outside of each slice of bread. Spread the pesto sauce over the inside of four slices of bread and the tabasco among the other four slices.  Place one slice on the cheese on four slices of bread followed by the spinach. Place the other cheese slice on top of the spinach and top with the other slice of bread. Add the sandwiches to the pan and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Ñam

Don't be scared - cooking is fun. But you need some basics. Start getting a few things and add to your collection of kitchen equipment as time goes. Chopping board. This is something very basic, as you can't chop anything without having a chopping board. It is very versatile, as you can chop pretty much anything on it. A knife. Again, this is very basic, but you will not be able to chop or cook anything without a knife. A good, sharp knife goes a long way to help you prepare food.  A big pot. You need a pot for pretty much anything - from boiling pastas to making soups to stewing to pretty much anything else. Some pots come with colander inserts, which makes it easier to cook pasta. A saute pan. Again, they are very versatile, a good trick is getting ones without wooden handles, so that you can put the saute in the oven as well.  Roasting Pan. These are perfect for preparing things in the oven. From roast to roasted chicken to roasted vegetables, a ro...

This a nice recipe, very tasty and lovely. Ingredientes: 12 oz. penne 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast  salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/3 c. white wine 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 c. chopped tomato 1 c. heavy cream 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1/2 c. finely grated parmesan (plus more for serving) 1 1/2 c. baby spinach 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley pinch red pepper flakes (optional) In  a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and oregano and cook until golden and no longer pink in the middle, 8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips. Make sauce: Add the white wine to deglaze the pan. When the wine is simmering, use a wood...

I fell in love with this flavor because of it's minty taste. It melts on my tongue and it's like inhaling fresh air. Fascinated to learn about the history of this flavor I look for this recipe... Ingredients 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup boiling water 1/4 cup butter , melted 2 1/2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 3/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting* 3/4 cup butter , partially softened** (preferably half salted and half unsalted butter) 1 tsp mint extract (don't use peppermint!) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1 Tbsp heavy cream Green food coloring (I used 10 drops) 85 g semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate , finely chopped (1/2 cup) . Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large heat proof mixing bowl, whisk t...

Ireland is a wonderful country and you will enjoy your time there thanks to the people, the views a me the food. You should try this 4 things if you visit Ireland. Butter It’s rich, creamy, and flavorful. The Irish have been known to slather it on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise and even on digestive biscuits for dessert. Increible... Brown Bread Need an excuse to spread more of that addictive Irish butter on something? Fresh brown bread is another Irish staple. Many restaurants make their own. Wonderful... Vegetable Soup Filled with veggies like turnips, carrots, potatoes, and onions, the soup is then blended with a little cream. Delicious... Fish and Chips The closer you get to the sea or ocean, the better it is. Order fresh-battered cod with chips, and when they ask if you want it with salt and vinegar, say yes.... What is your favourite?

I see pasta as “fast food” because it’s quick to cook and the best sauces are uncomplicated and equally speedy to make. For me its the ultimate confort food. This recipe is easy and lovely! ingredients: 7 oz. dried spaghetti (I used whole wheat) 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp. fresh sage, chopped 1 1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving (optional) 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (optional) zest of 1/2 lemon sea salt and black pepper, to taste Instructions: First cook the spaghetti (check the package for specific instructions) by bringing a large saucepan of water to a boil, adding a couple of large pinches of sea salt and then the spaghetti; it should take about 8-10 minutes to cook.  Stir every so often so the strands of pasta don't stick...

I love french food. French food isn't all about complicated cuisine and fine dining - some of the best food to be enjoyed in the French capital can be bought for a course of euros. There some recomendations of wonderful food you can eat in Paris: Baguette Its is safe to say that Paris is the place on Earth with the highest density of top-quality, artisanal baguettes.  Croque-monsieur Most brasseries and cafés in Paris offer non-stop service, and a staple of their menu is the croque-monsieur, an oozy and crisp grilled ham and cheese sandwich usually moistened by a touch of Béchamel sauce. If you’re extra hungry, get the croque-madame, which adds a fried egg on top. Croissant Walk past any bakery in the wee hours of the morning and you’ll be instantly spellbound by the warm buttery smell of fresh croissants escaping from the air vents at pavement level.  Macarons The delicate pastry, consisting of two almond meringue shells glued together with...