Another favorite of mine from www.wwrecipes.com.  What could be better than cheese?  :O)
Cheese-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
1 cup (250 ml) ricotta cheese
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped parsley
1/4 lb (100 g) thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 Tbs (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
4 Tbs (60 ml) olive oil
18 medium-sized mushroom caps
2 […]

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Serve these shrimp as a main course with cornbread, or alone as an appetizer. Either way, be sure to pop open a cold cerveza.
Grilled Tequila Shrimp
For the marinade:
1/2 cup (125 ml) tequila
2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
2 Tbs (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Jalapeño pepper, with or […]

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From www.wwrecipes.com!
The bagna cauda (hot bath, or sauce) can be found in all parts of Italy, and are usually based on a hot sauce made of olive oil, garlic, and anchovies. This version from Italy’s northernmost and westernmost region of Piedmont uses cream instead […]

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I took some cooking classes at Gretchen’s Kitchen in Mt. Vernon and one of the many chefs I learned from did these wonderful risotto cakes.  I’ll share it with you here.
Risotto Cake
Take cold risotto left over (search recipe in CyberBistroBoutique) and add crystalized ginger.  3/4-1 cup to 4 cups risotto.
Slowly warm olive oil on medium […]

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From www.wwrecipes.com!
You can substitute walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts for the almonds in this recipe with excellent results.
Mushroom Almond Pate
4 Tbs (60 ml) butter
1 onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 lb (340 g) sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup (250 ml) slivered almonds, toasted
Heat the butter […]

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From the chef at www.wwrecipes.com.  I love this guy!  You should check out the site for all his great stuff.  This sounded so good!
I won’t try to tell you that this dessert is actually good for you, but as desserts go, this one is actually pretty respectable from a nutritional point of […]

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Check out worldwide recipes at www.wwrecipes.com!
This dish is quick and easy, and it tastes great. Serve it at your next party, and have a few recipe cards already made up for the guests who won’t leave until you give them the recipe.
Black Bean Dip
1 can (15 oz/420 g) black beans, rinsed and […]

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Again, from wwrecipes.com.  Sounded great and I thought it should be included here!
Fresh pumpkin is available year-round in many parts of the world, but for most Americans it is strictly a seasonal product. That’s our loss, but you can substitute any winter squash such as butternut, hubbard, or acorn squash if […]

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Another great recipe from www.wwrecipes.com. Check them out!
According to Jean Anderson’s excellent “The American Century Cookbook” clam dip has been an American party staple at least since 1915. She even includes a recipe that was a favorite of Woodrow Wilson. I have here the “classic” clam dip that we Americans […]

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Bar-le-Duc not only refers to a town in the Lorraine, but also to the currant preserves made there. Originally, the tiny seeds of the currants were removed manually with the tip if a feather, and this laborious process made it one of the most expensive fruit preserves in […]

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